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Nearly there - week 9 day 2

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well I've reached a fantastic mile stone, running no-stop for 30 minutes. This app has enabled me not only to run but lose weight and feel better about myself and get back into running. I have completed 4 park runs and reduced my time. Obviously every time I hear Michael Johnson on the TV I get a pain in my knee and a stich but heyho!

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BaddieThePirate profile image
BaddieThePirateGraduate

One more run! Then you too can stand on the podium with the shiney badge brigade. See you there soon...

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hobsonr in reply to BaddieThePirate

keep it up it's a great feeling, well not every day lol

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saxo1Graduate

wow..you should be sooo proud of yourself. almost there...keep going and enjoy

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hobsonr in reply to saxo1

I will and then my next goal is to run quicker still using the app. I need to get distance/time at a better ratio.

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MVBrownGraduate

Well done on achieving a lot of park runs personal best and reaching the ultimate week of new beginnings. When did you begin your parkruns? As I’m waiting until I achieve week 9 run 3 before embarking on timed races.

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hobsonr in reply to MVBrown

I actually did the 1st park run before I started the app, my head was obviously back in 1980 when I could run. After that 1st park run I downloaded the app and away I went. My 2nd park run 2 weeks after using the app was slower which threw me but after that they have reduced in time.

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Vix_ypGraduate

Well done hobsonr! You’re almost there, the podium awaits! 👍🤗😀

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sallensonGraduate

I've known of people look ashen and run for their trainers if they see MJ on the TV :-)

Right then. Podium's all ready. What kind of cake would you like? And anything particular to drink/throw over your adoring crowd?

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

You’re almost there! Prepare for your moment of glory on the podium. Bubbly is on ice, just one more run! 👏👏😀😀👍🏻👍🏻

You’ve got this! 👏👏👏

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MVBrownGraduate

Congratulations on reaching your run number three of many. As I’ve change my viewpoint that 9:3 is the end , rather it’s the beginning of a fantastic journey

Also, like you I’m hoping my fitness Improves and lose weight as well.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Way to go... enjoy your graduation run.

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Christianne57Graduate

You are doing brilliantly! Almost there!

Its a fantastic achievement to get this far and I am sure you will smash W9R3!!

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newrunnerbrewood

Well done Hobson. You’re a real inspiration.

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