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Week9 - I have arrived!!!😱😱😱

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24th June: W1R1 - Started C25K and found it challenging to run for 1 min straight without feeling out of breath.

Fast forward >>>>>

14th Aug: W9R1 - Ran πŸƒβ€β™€οΈfor a straight 30 mins and whilst tired, am feeling ecstatic!!! 😁

In just 8 weeks, I have actually run for 30mins and covered 3.5k. For someone who NEVER ran her entire life, that is nothing short of a miracle!!!

I've persevered through breathlessness, feeling like I was going to die, shin splits, horrific arch-pain, knee-niggles and have survived through it all........there have been times where I felt like giving up, but the amazing support here kept me going.

Well-meaning advice, suggestions, ideas, challenges, motivation, understanding.....and most of all the willingness to support and help one another.......it's all here and it's what makes C25K such a fantastic programme.

If I can get this far......ANYONE can!!!

Week 9....I have arrived!!!! πŸ‘ŠπŸ‘ŠπŸ‘Š2 more runs to get to the prizeπŸ†πŸ…....eeekks!!!!😱😱

#feelinggobsmacked #whatajourney #8weeks #runningismysaviour

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SANDI_runsGraduate

Graduation is in reach. Enjoy week 9

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toSANDI_runs

Thanks Sandi!!!😊

Not long before its your turn too!!!

Aren't we smashing this running malarkey!!!πŸ‘ŠπŸ‘ŠπŸ‘ŠπŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ˜

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BerksroverGraduate

The champagne is on ice and can't wait to pour you a glass, well done, enjoy your holiday and come back a graduate x

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toBerksrover

Flying on Friday......and Saturday looks set to be the big day......!!!!πŸ˜±πŸ˜πŸ˜‚

Yes.......Bubbles on the ready..........🍾πŸ₯‚

I'll definitely drink to your good health.

Long may the running obsession continue!!!!😁

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Yay Hotheels, you’re so close to the podium and that shiny badge! You’ve done amazingly well and I hope you’re the proudest you’ve felt for a long time!

Can’t wait for your graduation post - plus pic if you can! We’re all here cheering you on, and you are absolutely, totally, going to smash W9!

Go woop it upside the head Hotheels! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ’ͺ🏻

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Nearly there.....cheeky!!! Never thought I'd make it this far in a million years.......thank you for your encouraging words xxx

I'm nothing if not traditional....so post with pic will duly be uploaded when I get there.......

Didn't think I'd feel this emotional......I'm going to blubber in a moment....lol!!!

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cheekychipmunksGraduateβ€’ in reply toHotheels

Awww, I know just how you feel! I was the same way. In fact I had butterflies the day before my graduation run! What on earth has running done to us?!! πŸ˜…πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜€β€οΈ

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Hah!!! I'm working right up to Thursday....we fly on Friday morning. And my first thoughts about the holiday are.....we'll check into the hotel, I'll get the unpacking done and kids settled and then I'll go for a wander to check out whether I can plot a suitable running route.........

I've become one of those people who WANT to run no matter where they are.......lol!!!!πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ€£πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰πŸ˜πŸ˜

We would've laughed if anyone had even suggested such a thing whilst on holiday a mere 8 weeks ago........now look at us!!!πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ˜

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Deborahchick46Graduate

Wahoo well done . Only 2 to go. I knew you could do it. Xx . πŸƒπŸƒπŸƒπŸΎπŸ’š

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toDeborahchick46

Wonders will never cease......lol!!! Almost there.......😁

Thanks chicka xxxx

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Deborahchick46Graduateβ€’ in reply toHotheels

Very welcome 😊 xx

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Marko5

Congratulations that’s amazing. Keep it up only 2 runs left. I’m only on week 4. Can’t imagine running that long. Well done

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toMarko5

I didn't believe it was possible for me run 5mins in my early weeks.....but Here I am today.......sweating and extremely happy and proud that I've run a full 30mins nonstop in week 9.

Trust in the programme......you'll definitely get there and smash it!!!πŸ‘ŠπŸ‘ŠπŸ‘Š

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Fabulous450Graduate

Fantastic Hotheels!! You superstar!! Enjoy your next two runs! You’ve done an amazing job!! ❀️❀️

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toFabulous450

Hah!!! Definitely feel like a superstar right now.......lol!!!!

I could move mountains πŸ”with this high.....my first 30mins and I'm feeling on top of the world!!!🌍

Still a snail 🐌with only 3.5k in 30mins......but that's better than anything I've done till date!!!!

Hope you are enjoying your tourist running!!!😎

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Fabulous450Graduateβ€’ in reply toHotheels

Back home today! It was great!!

You’ll be on top of that mountain very soon!! ❀️

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toFabulous450

Ah....welcome back to old Blighty!!

And good luck☘ in your B210k venture........xxxx

Not that you'll need it.....because you're going to smash it totally!!!

πŸ‘ŠπŸ‘ŠπŸ‘ŠπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Fabulous450Graduateβ€’ in reply toHotheels

Thanks Hotheels! I see your graduation run will be on holiday!! Perfect!!πŸ‘ŒπŸ½ 😍❀️

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toFabulous450

Yes!!! Nervous and excited about doing the grand finale in an unfamiliar setting.....but I'm definitely going to give it my best shot!!!!😁

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Fabulous450Graduateβ€’ in reply toHotheels

You’ll smash it Hotheels!! πŸ˜‰β€οΈ

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RunipGraduate

Nearly there! You've done 30 mins once and now you know you can do it again. Can't wait for the graduation party!

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toRunip

It was a slog.....but mind over matter!!!! Yes......spot on....if I can do it once, I can do it again........!!!!πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜

Thank you.....you're hot on my heels.....and are doing great. Keep it up!!!

We're going to rock our worlds by smashing our running every week!!!πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

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JelonGraduate

Sounds like you’ve had quite a journey well done for persevering. Enjoy the last 2. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toJelon

Thank you!!! Yes.....it's been an amazing journey so far!!!! A real eye-opener in certain areas........and I'm hoping this is simply the beginning of a long and passionate affair with running!!!😁

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HotheelsGraduate

KayBee1000 - The knee support thingy definitely helped.......which is why I could crack today's run without being in too much pain.

Thank you muchly!!!!😘

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KayBee1000Graduateβ€’ in reply toHotheels

Just seen your post - sorry I didn’t reply at the time! I’m so glad it helped, I thought it wasn’t β€˜hard’ enough to do anything when I got mine, but it has made the difference to my ability to run. I should finish Week 8 on Saturday, then it’s on to Week 9 ... gulp!

I see you’ve graduated - congratulations! 🀩

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ShakywakeyGraduate

You are nearly there and doing great 🀜

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toShakywakey

Thanks Shaky!! x

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Robert_IS_a_RunnerGraduate

Well done! Have enjoyed reading about your journey so far - nearly there!!!β­οΈπŸŽ–

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toRobert_IS_a_Runner

My journey has been nothing if not eventful.......lol!!!

Drama follows me....not vice versa!!!!πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰

Inspiring to New runners and old.

Keep Smiling Hotheels. β˜ΊοΈπŸ‘

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Ah Gaz......it's guys like you who welcomed me with open arms when I tentatively started and made me feel secure in pushing boundaries........I'm at Week 9 only because you've been cheering me all along!!!!

Thank you!!! x

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Dee_NGraduate

Get in!! πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Well done amazing lady! You’ve kicked arse!! Soooo close now xx

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toDee_N

Close enough Dee!!! Let's hope the knee behaves........lol!!!πŸ˜‰

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