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Eeeekkkk - Graduated! πŸŽ‰πŸ™ŒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯‚❀️

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Woohoo! Absolutely cannot believe it! Nine thoroughly enjoyable weeks of this fabulous programme completed this morning! πŸ™ŒπŸ‘Š

I’m not going to lie, I found the last 5 minutes harder than last time, but I checked and I’d actually run further - 3.72k compared to 3.57k on Wednesday! πŸ˜€ So that’s a step in the right direction! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Still 🐌 but hey!! SnailsRUs!! 🐌🐌🐌

I couldn’t have done this without the help of all you guys. You are an AMAZING lot and it feels like you’re all personal friends somehow! Thank you for your encouragement all the way through. I love reading everyone’s posts and l’ll continue to do so! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

One thing is certain, I am now a Runner and this is just the beginning! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

So, good luck to everyone, whether you’re just starting out, graduating today or somewhere in between! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘Š

Oh, and the sweaty grin face as promised! πŸ˜…

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Amazing - congratulations! πŸŽ‰πŸŽˆπŸΈπŸΉ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to arewenotmen

Thanks so much! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€

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Robert_IS_a_RunnerGraduate

Brilliant - well done!!! Lovely photo too

πŸŒŸπŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Robert_IS_a_Runner

Aww thanks Robert! I was so excited to get out there and even more though my final few minutes were hard work, the grin began before I’d finished the 30 minutes!! πŸ˜€πŸ˜…πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Awesome job girl πŸ‘πŸ‘. I never had any doubts that you wouldn’t finish this program. Just don’t stop now and keep pushing yourself. I’ll do my r2 today and final on Sunday so I can join you on the podium πŸ˜πŸŽ“. Again congrats

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to cheeseheads

Thank you cheeseheads! You’re nearly there, and you’re going to romp through those last two runs no problem! There’ll definitely be a space on the podium for you, and don’t forgot the pic! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸ™Œ

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Ab36Graduate

Well done thats amazing..πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ How does it feel?! You will be on a high all dayπŸ‘πŸ˜€. I know what you mean about this group you get all excited for everyone else, its like you know them well because we are all helping each other through the same thing. Now you just have to keep running!!πŸ˜„

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Ab36

Thanks sooo much! I feel on cloud 9! I’m going to grinning inanely all day! I’m definitely going to keep running, in fact I can’t wait for Monday! I’ll be using W9 again I think. I need the structure! πŸ˜…πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Thanks so much for all your encouragement! β€οΈβ€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Jay66UKGraduate

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ Enjoy the buzz, it will last a long time!

I’ve loved following your journey. You must be one of the most positive people I’ve encountered online! Thanks for all of the support you are giving to others as well.

Enjoy all of the runs to follow x

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

Awww thanks Jay! I felt the same way about your posts when I first started out, always helpful, always encouraging. It’s such an achievement for everyone on here, and to have people behind you all the way definitely helps! πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ»

I’m going to gradually 🐌 away to 5k and see how long it takes! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘Š

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Jay66UKGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

I just made one run a week 3 then 4 minutes longer until I got there and then switched to doing two 4k and one 5k a week for a while. Take your time.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

Great advice (as always)! Thank you! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

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FlaraflarkinGraduate

Yay!! Well done cheekychipmunks πŸ™ŒπŸ‘ŠπŸ™Œ Have really enjoyed watching you on your journey, you have been one to watch! 😊 A very special day for you, and one you will remember πŸ€— Congratulations β­οΈπŸ’«βœ¨ and welcome to G-club!! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin

Thanks Flara! You’ve been such a great supporter and always so positive! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€

It does feel great, something I never imagined I’d achieve! This programme is so good, I’ve been recommending it to everyone!

Happy running! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘Š

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RunsomeGraduate

Well done super job congratulations on your Graduation πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Runsome

Thanks so much. It does feel great! I love running! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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Suzi73Graduate

Well done congratulations 🎊 on completing the app. I did my first ever parkrun last Saturday. Now I know I can run 5k in 41 minutes. Pace will come distant is the key and your out there doing it.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Suzi73

Thanks Suzi! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

I’m going to be doing a Parkrun soon, but I need to ask lots of questions of you guys first! πŸ˜…πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒ

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CarolinemcdGraduate

Congratulations! I bet you feel amazing.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Carolinemcd

Thank you! Yes I do feel amazing and it’s a fabulous feeling! πŸ™ŒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ™Œ

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Equi-geekGraduate

Yaaaaaayyy. Well done Cheeky! So pleased to see your news πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸΎπŸŽ“πŸŽ‰πŸ™ŒπŸ‘πŸ‘ŠπŸ₯‡

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Equi-geek

Thank you Equi! I couldn’t wait to get out the house this morning! What has this running lark done to me?!! πŸ˜…πŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ€οΈπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸŒπŸ…

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BeanjoGraduate

Whoop whoop whoop. Well done cheeky. Great photo and great achievement. Well done πŸ‘. Save a space on the podium - will be there tomorrow. Think some bubbles are in order πŸΎπŸΎπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Beanjo

Oh yes Beanjo, there will be a space for you and extra bubbly all ready! 🍾 We’ll toast our achievement together.

Go smash your graduation run! What a journey!! β€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ»πŸŽ‰πŸ‘Š

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CrawlhomeGraduate

Huge congratulations cheekychipmunks. You're a graduate now!! 😁😁 And no more beetroot!!! So happy we graduated together after starting the same time and I know you'll carry on running on and on. Have you signed up for parkrun yet??!!

Enjoy your day of glory on the podium 😁😁🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Crawlhome

Thanks Crawlhome (Graduate!) It feels awesome and there’s no doubt in my mind that running is now a huge part of me life! Unbelievable! πŸ™Œ

It’s nice to go through this journey together with others, and hopefully we can all continue to post on here (or B210k) and keep cheering each other on! πŸ‘Š

Yes I’ve registered for Parkrun, but I’ll have questions first! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Happy running! β€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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CrawlhomeGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Go get your well deserved badge!! You are going to love parkrun 😍

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Crawlhome

This sounds daft but how do I get the badge *runs away in embarrassment for not knowing*!!! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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CrawlhomeGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

There's a post somewhere to add your name to the August graduation. I'm not clever enough to put a link to it ..

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Crawlhome

Thanks, I’ll go looking! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜€

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Found it! Doesn’t it look smart? πŸ˜€πŸ₯‡

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CrawlhomeGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Look!!! The badge is so exciting! 😁😁

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Crawlhome

I love it! ❀️❀️❀️

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Dexy5Graduate

Well done cheekychipmunk. It’s been great watching your journey. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ…πŸΎπŸ₯‚πŸ†

This is just the start of your running life πŸ˜…πŸŒπŸ’πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Dexy5

Thank you Dexy! What a fab programme, so clever and with such a wonderful bunch of people! I’ve loved every minute!

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

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JacquiAMGraduate

Brilliant! Congratulations... I’m one run behind you and agree with everything you’ve said - this programme and the people on here are amazing! ❀️

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to JacquiAM

Yay Jacqui! Get to that podium and we’ll celebrate together! Better get some more bubbly in! πŸ˜…πŸ₯‚πŸΎπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ™Œ Remember the compulsory cheesy grin pic!! πŸ˜…

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JacquiAMGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Lol! The bubbly is already on ice! And there will definitely be a cheesy grin photo 😁. See you on the podium on Sunday πŸŽ‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸΎπŸ₯‚πŸ†πŸ…πŸ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to JacquiAM

Excited for you!!! Go smash it! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯‚πŸ‘Š

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HotheelsGraduate

Woop woop, cheeky!!!πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Such an inspiring journey....you've definitely helped me stay motivated with your lovely posts!!!

So so very proud of you....you ARE a runner....and you've definitely got that "runner's glow"!!! Massive well done, hun!!!!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Yaaay!!! Enjoy the buzz and keep posting!!!! 😁

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Hotheels

Awww thanks Hotheels, the feeling is definitely mutual. Such awesome support on here, and we all have each other’s backs! πŸ˜€πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Will definitely keep posting. I love reading about other people’s journeys! πŸ˜€β€οΈ

Let’s keep on running! πŸ‘ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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DougalucyGraduate

Congratulations πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸΎπŸΎπŸŽ‰

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Dougalucy

Thanks so much! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€

Well done cheekychipmunks fabulous news. X

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to

Thank you! I’m still grinning! πŸ˜€πŸ˜…πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Emmajane71Graduate

Well done you! Bask in that glory for as long as you like! Fabulous achievement, your life as a runner awaits you! πŸ†πŸ₯‰πŸŽ‰ πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Emmajane71

Aww thanks Emmajane! It’s still so odd referring to myself as a runner after all these years of hating it! πŸ˜€πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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telford_mikeGraduate

Yay! Well done Cheeky, I've been looking forward to seeing this post, you must be so pleased! Step up onto the podium and take a bow. Bubbly tonight?

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to telford_mike

Rude me not replying and saying thanks Mike (could have sworn I had!) Anyway, thanks so much and I’m still on a high, believe it or not!

Out for my 2nd consolidation run tomorrow morning. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

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telford_mikeGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Not at all. I celebrated for days! πŸΎπŸ˜€

Congratulations, really well done , you should be very proud of yourself , enjoy your celebrations πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to

Thanks Rob! I am proud, but couldn’t have done it without you guys and your support! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ»πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€

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Dee_NGraduate

Awh you look chuffed to bits!! Fab πŸ˜ŠπŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½ well done lovely lady xx

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Dee_N

Thanks Dee! I began grinning before I stopped running, and I haven’t stopped since! It’s a great feeling! β€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€

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Dee_NGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

πŸ˜„

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DralimcGraduate

Awesome! Enjoy the graduation glow, you’ve deserved it!!! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ…πŸΎ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Dralimc

Thanks so much! I am definitely enjoying it! Great feeling!! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸŒπŸŒ

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Tinker5393Graduate

Well done, great photo you really are beaming . Enjoy your graduation. From a fellow snail 🍾🍾🐒🐒🐒🐒think that may a tortoise but never mind.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Tinker5393

Thank you Tinker, I’m still beaming now just thinking about it! Oh I’ll accept any slow creature - 🐌 or 🐒- they’re all quicker than me!! πŸ˜…πŸŒπŸ’

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PaulaGullettGraduate

Wow congratulations and well done! Such an achievement! Bet you feel fantastic today and you should do πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯‡πŸ‘ x

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to PaulaGullett

Thanks Paula! I do indeed feel fab and can’t wait to get back out running asap. It’s so addictive!! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Ljb71Graduate

Well done to you! πŸ₯‡πŸŽ‰πŸ€—

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Ljb71

Thanks so much! Yes I am still grinning nearly 12 hours later!! πŸ˜€πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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JundalGraduate

Well done cheeky! So proud of you! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸΎπŸΎπŸΎ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Jundal

Thanks Jundal. Your turn next. Champers is on ice for you when you’re feeling better! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸΎπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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JundalGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

I love it when a plan comes together! πŸ“£πŸŽ†πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Jundal

And it will! Just say the word and the bottle will be uncorked! πŸΎπŸ˜€

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Congratulations and well done! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸΎπŸ₯‚πŸ₯‡

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to owmeknees

Thanks ow! I’m still overly happy about it, and can’t wait to get back out there! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸŒπŸ‘πŸ»

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations cheeky one. Well deserved πŸ‘πŸΎ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thank you very much! I can’t believe how much this friendly forum has helped me through. It’s awesome! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€β€οΈβ€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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OldfoolGraduate

Congratulations Cheekychipmunks you have proved you are a Runner!!!!!!! Well done

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Oldfool

Awww thanks Oldfool - can’t wait to get out there again now! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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Ang33333Graduate

😁🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Ang33333

Indeed! 🍾πŸ₯‚πŸΎ Fancy a glass Ang? πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€

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Vix_ypGraduate

CONGRATULATIONS cheekychipmunks!!! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸŽ“πŸŽ“πŸŽ“πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

What a fantastic achievement and fabulous photo, thank you for sharing. You can now basque in your moment of glory! πŸ˜˜πŸ‘πŸ€— x

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Vix_yp

Thank you! And yes I have been basking all day (might let it stretch into the weekend too!) πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜…

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Vix_ypGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

...and so you should! You’ve earned it! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Vix_yp

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Fabulous450Graduate

Yaaaaaay!!! Go Cheeky!! Well done you!! πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ˜πŸŽ“πŸ†β€οΈ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

Thanks Fabulous! I know what you mean about the great feeling now! πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ»πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰πŸ₯‚πŸŒβ€οΈ

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Enjoy!!! I see you’re not too far from me in Bristol too Cheeky!! Lots of great places to run there. 😁😁❀️

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

Yes we’re very lucky. ❀️ Which Parkrun do you recommend for a 🐌? πŸ˜€πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

I’m a snail too!! Not sure for Bristol, but I had such a great time at the Lydiard Park run in Swindon. A run around the Harbourside would be lovely. Probably need to get out early though. I’d have a look on line, I’m sure there’ll be a lot of choices there! You can try them all Graduate!! πŸ˜ƒβ€οΈ

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Brilliant well doneπŸ˜ƒ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Mckennamark

Thank you so much fellow runner! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ‘ŠπŸ˜€

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BerksroverGraduate

Sorry it’s a bit late, but massive congratulations cheekychipmunks as others have said, you are such a positive force on here, so it’s great to be able to see you cross that starting line (yes starting line!) because now your journey as a runner can really begin. Enjoy that special feeling that comes with graduation, you deserve it πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ’ͺπŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ…πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Berksrover

Awwwww thanks so much Berksrover! I’m still buzzing, which is why I’ve been wide awake since 5.45am on a Saturday wishing I could go for a run - but boo it’s a rest day!!

Thank you for your encouraging words! Running (and this forum) are the best! β€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€

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BerksroverGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

I know what you mean, I have been away all week, hiking in the Lakes, so no running, but about to go out now and see what I can do

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Berksrover

Have a wonderful run! It’s a beautiful morning here in Bristol, hopefully where you are too! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜€

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BerksroverGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Well it is a beautiful morning here too, can't say the same for my run though, think I still haven't fully recovered from the last few days but it was good to be out there again

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BandahicupGraduate

Well done!!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Bandahicup

Thanks so much!!! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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Mashedpotato

Woooooohoooooooooo πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ still can’t believe we started at the same time and you are now at the end! This is amazing, think you’ve caught the running bug now xx

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Mashedpotato

Thank you! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

I have caught it 100% Mashedpotato! I’m even wishing I could go out this morning, but of course I won’t because it’s rest day! Waaaaa! Tomorrow though! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒπŸ˜€

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B-dog

Well done to you, that’s a fantastic achievement. Don’t concern yourself for a second about speed though. I measure my running in time rather than distance right now, I’ll worry about speed a little further down the line.

I start week 8 on Monday and I’m surprised at how much I’ve been enjoying it. I’ve always found previous attempts at running to be utterly boring but I really believe I’ll stick at it now.

Once again, well done.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to B-dog

Thanks B-dog! Yes I’m not concerned about distance, I’m just planning on continuing doing 30 minute runs a while longer and seeing what happens. No hurry (just as well!) πŸ˜…

Good luck to you with W8. It’s only 3 extra minutes per run - you’ll smash it! πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ»

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B-dog in reply to cheekychipmunks

Judging from past experiences, those extra 3 minutes will probably feel more like 3 hours. For now though, I’m just going to enjoy this glass of wine πŸ™‚

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to B-dog

Enjoy! 🍷

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cazzam16Graduate

Well Done, that's fantastic, due to do my last run tomorrow, should have been on Friday but was sick, looking forward to the morning, funny how I'm missing it already :)

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to cazzam16

Thank you cazzam! Will be looking out for your post tomorrow - good luck, you’ll have it in the bag! I have extra bubbly to share when you make it to the podium! 🍾πŸ₯‚πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ»

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Matilda2903Graduate

That's fantastic news, well done! You are such an inspiration πŸ‘πŸ˜πŸ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Matilda2903

Oh thank you so much for saying that! πŸ˜€ I’ve just had the best time doing this programme and I used to absolutely loathe running! Not any more! β€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯‚

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Matilda2903Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Yep, I'm beginning to love it too! I still have a few weeks to go until I graduate, but it feels so good after each run πŸƒπŸ˜

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Matilda2903

And it only gets better! Keep running, and good luck! You’ll smash your future runs! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ€οΈπŸ‘ŠπŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸ˜€

What a ⭐️!! So very well done!! You look fantastic after graduating!! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸŸπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ†

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to

Thanks Vernon! I always turn an appealing shade of tomato whether the weather is cool or warm! Still grinning from ear to ear and can’t wait to get out there again! Bet you can’t wait either! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Mayanow

!!!Respect!!!

You have my full admiration! What an amazing journey. Who knows what we are really capable of??? After THIS (for me who never ran) sky is the limit.

Keep sharing!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Mayanow

Thank you!!!!!! It was such an amazing feeling and a goal I never imagined I’d make! This programme really is amazing - it opens up so many doors for us all! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Good luck with your journey! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜€

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Mayanow in reply to cheekychipmunks

I understand exactly how you feel! I cant wait to get there. It is a huge accomplishment! Unthought-of challenge for me. I always hated running and panted on my first week of 1 min runs!!! Now i am excited on the run days! What is happening?!?!?

😁

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Mayanow

I know, it’s totally bonkers. I’d make any excuse not to - too old, too short, too busy with the kids etc. Well this programme has blown all that malarkey out of the water, and now I’m a total convert! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€

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Mayanow in reply to cheekychipmunks

I think it is the greatest gift to ourselves. And it will magnetize everything else in our lives, all other goals with strength. Keep it up!!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Mayanow

You too! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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JohnTRGraduate

Well done, you graduate you! 😁😁

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to JohnTR

Thanks John, still on the Graduate’s high 4 days later! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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DougalucyGraduate

Congratulations πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸΎ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Dougalucy

Thanks so much!! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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FlyingredGraduate

Well done – you deserve all the pleasure your achievement has brought you. I've enjoyed following your journey. :)

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Flyingred

Thank you! It’s certainly been tons of fun, made even more enjoyable by the incredibly generous encouragement from people on this forum! β€οΈπŸ˜€

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