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Yay....finally. Is there space on the podium for a small one? Maybe a bit of brashness had crept in, but I found today hard going. I'm in Great Yarmouth today, so ran along the promenade. It was windy but welcoming to pound a different route. I'm especially happy as I had started in January but had to stop at W3R1 due to tearing my achilles. It took six months before I could start up again.

I'd like to thank all that have posted encouraging posts during the nine weeks. You and the forum have helped tremendously.

If you're struggling, keep at it. Grit your teeth and say you can do it. Nine weeks ago I hadn't run in 30+ years. If i can do it, anybody can! Have faith in yourself.

I'm going to take a week out to give my poor body a rest, haha. Then I intend to keep up 30mins x3 per week and Parkruns. I'll still be around offering my tuppence worth now and then. Thank you all. Now, where's that champers??

Love to all, Antonio xx

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BellaJ profile image
BellaJGraduate

Really well done - it's a great feeling isn't it !!

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antonioaGraduate in reply to BellaJ

Thank you. I'm ecstatic, and it's great seeing "Graduate" next to my name!

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JogunlikelyGraduate

Fantastic news. Congratulations on your graduation 🏆🥇👏👏👏

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jogunlikely

Thank you :)

sparkyjohn profile image
sparkyjohnGraduate

Always room for one more. Hearty congratulations.

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antonioaGraduate in reply to sparkyjohn

Cheers!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations Antonio.

Tough last ruin, torn achilles, big steps up on intervals, hard work, there’s nothing that can stop you.

Have a great evening and well deserved week off. And remember, as you’re having a week off, that dehydrating stuff you’ll be drinking tonight won’t affect your next run 😂

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antonioaGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thanks. More excuse to drink!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Right here.. cheers! Huge congratulations and well done ! Great place to Graduate:)

Consolidation is the name of the game after the party...but right now.. celebrate your well deserved success!

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks. Am I reading that right - you're based in Gt Yarmouth??

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to antonioa

No... just appreciation of your run location:)

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

I get it now. Too much bubbly, hic!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to antonioa

No such thing :)

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Haha :)

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Fitterhazeleyes_23Graduate

Well done and congratulations 🤣

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Fitterhazeleyes_23

Thanks

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ShakywakeyGraduate

Well done Antonio. You have don fantastically well. What a great achievement 👏👏

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Shakywakey

Thank you. Achievements had been thin on the ground, so this was more than welcome.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Well done and congratulations🏃‍♀️😊

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antonioaGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you :)

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

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antonioaGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks. I'll have a good read!

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KeaselGraduate

Many congrats to you. Esp as you have had to wait to get off the IC to try again. Enjoy the bubbly! 🍾

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Keasel

Thank you

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SANDI_runsGraduate

Yeah!!! Well done Antonioa, great to have you up on the podium with us!! Loving your new shiny badge x

I'm having a few days off before my first post grad run too!

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antonioaGraduate in reply to SANDI_runs

It's an honour to be sharing it with so many that have graduated before me. Lots of room left for many more!!

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Bandit14Graduate

Awesome - well done you😊

Enjoy the celebrations x

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Bandit14

Thank you. I will :)

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Jude1963Graduate

Yet again, late to the bloody party! 🙄Where’s my bubbly??

I knew you’d do it Antonio, you promised you would!

(I don’t mean graduate....I mean you promised you’d post a selfie!!!)

Anyway... well done you. Really happy, thrilled and....dare I say...proud, since I’d singled you out as my running buddy way back in the new year. You didn’t let me down. I knew you had potential!

Keep in touch buddy. XXX

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jude1963

A...let me find my hanky. I've got something in my eye!! Thanks for supporting me and having faith. You've always been there. It's been a journey but one made easier by one and all :) I'm sure we'll remain buddies and the bubbly is on ice, just for you xxxx

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Jude1963Graduate in reply to antonioa

Cheers!

Have a nice weekend in Great Yarmouth. There’s worse places to be.

So funny, all this time I’ve been chatting to you and I had a mental image of you. ....and your photo was no surprise at all. Exactly as I thought. Weird eh?

Have a good rest. X

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jude1963

Oh dear. You poor thing having mental images of me. I can recommend a good shrink, haha x

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TvoakesGraduate

Wow well done! I’ve just finished week 5 (finishing with that 20 minute run - almost killed me off but looking forward to the next week!

Congrats On your super achievement - superwell done 👍👍

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Tvoakes

Thanks. If you're like me, you'll get to prefer the longer runs. The walk, run, walk routine has its place but the longer, non-stop runs are far better. Watch out for W6R1. Hard to explain but you'll see what I mean. Good luck with the rest of the programme.

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MellowyelloGraduate

Excellent, well done you for persevering 😀👐🏻👍🏼 Enjoy your celebrations 🍷🍫

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Mellowyello

Cheers!!

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Languid_LilGraduate

Well done Antonio! You rock! I have really enjoyed your posts and appreciated your support. You deserve a bottle of bubbly and a shiny new graduation badge xxxx

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Languid_Lil

Thanks for your support too. The podium awaits you :)

Edit: I wrote the above before knowing you'd graduated

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SamarikaGraduate

Congratulations and well done 👟 🏆 👍

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Samarika

Thank you

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1889BladesGraduate

Well done fellow Graduate 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

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antonioaGraduate in reply to 1889Blades

Thanks

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