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then and now

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So yesterday evening I ran a course that I last ran aprox 11 months ago as part of my c25k program 3.1miles (5k) and back then it took me about 42 minutes.

Last night I ran it in my 2nd best 5k of 32.34, with a sub 10 minute mile in there, plus a pb 0ver 2 miles of 20.38

Getting stronger run by run

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

10 minutes faster is pretty impressive in less than a year.

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

strength to strength, so much fitter and stronger

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DebJogsOnGraduate

Well done on your journey - amazing what a difference a year or so makes isn't it? I'm coming upto the first anniversary of starting C25K at the weekend and can't believe how far I've come. Incidentally you often posted really encouraging comments on my posts as I completed the programme (I was then posting as Fitter40s) and made me laugh with your witty posts - so thank you rolysmate . Wishing you lots more happy running 😊.

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to DebJogsOn

if you're on strava you'll find me as Puffin Billy were we can continue to follow each other if you wish

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DebJogsOnGraduate in reply to rolysmate

Oh - will look you up 😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Go you ... thanks for this, my friend:)

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

No thank you for your continued support xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to rolysmate

There for each other my dear,dear friendx

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quirkybeeGraduate

Way to go Roly, you're progressing in leaps and bounds. Goes to show what this programme does for you. Keep it up 😊

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to quirkybee

thank you xx

Well done Puffin ...:)

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to

Thanks lass, onwards we go xx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Fantastic rolysmate ...you are one strong runner 💪🏻

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to Mummycav

well getting stronger xx

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