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Give that girl a medal.

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Today I completed couch to 5K. I decided pretty early on not to measure my distance but to focus on the steady build up of continuous movement that is running. Im an expert at putting myself down, you know the conversation, too slow, should be faster fitter etc, and my aim has been to shut that girl up. Mighty chuffed that I've stuck with the program, had no injuries - always been prone to plantar fascitis and Achilles problems - and kept the negative at bay. Thank you to all inspiring posts.

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YamCat

Well done. You certainly deserve to feel chuffed. It’s a great feeling isn’t it?

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ArcherJ in reply to YamCat

Yes it is🍾🍾

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telford_mikeGraduate

Wow, well done! Time for some celebrations 🍾 and some enjoyable post-grad runs. Brilliant achievement, bravo! 👏😀🏃‍♀️ Don't forget to pick up your graduate badge here: healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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MandiV

Well done and 🏅🏅🏅🏅

I hope this victory spills over into other aspects of your life, so the next time that negative self-talk pops up somewhere completely unrelated you will stop and think of this accomplishment. It is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations!

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ArcherJ in reply to

Thank you. I'm going to try.

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SandieFGraduate

Massive congratulations 👏🎉💪. And I think your absolutely right about just focusing on the running and not the distance. That will come in time and at your own pace.

The next time any negatives thoughts pop up you can tell them where to go because you are a runner now!! 👏👍

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Robert_IS_a_RunnerGraduate

Well done 🌟(I'm still slow and proud - 2 weeks since I graduated and am edging up very slightly towards 5k in 30 mins. At this rate will be 2020 but I don't care!)

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ArcherJ in reply to Robert_IS_a_Runner

Ha ha. Good for you. Let's just keep going and enjoying

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Fabulous450Graduate

Congratulations ArcherJ!! Fantastic!! You’ve kicked that negative chatter in the whatsits and smashed it! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🏆🎓❤️

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JundalGraduate

Well done! It's a big achievement and I dare say you've slayed many a gremlin along the way! Enjoy your consolidation runs, before deciding whether you want to stick to 5k or run further. Good work!

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K44ldoGraduate

Well done graduate 🥇👍

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MyrarGraduate

Well done archerj ...Congratulations ...It's a great feeling 😊😊

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BerksroverGraduate

Congratulations on your graduation, enjoy the feeling and I hope you continue and get even more enjoyment from your running

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Tinker5393Graduate

🏅🥇🥈🥉found some medals for you. Congratulations.

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