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I did it! Graduate run completed and pushed it to 5km.

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Was planning to just see how it was after my last attempt was thwarted by asthma. I got a new inhaler yesterday which may have helped along with slowing down a lot - 6:37 average compared to 6:10 on run 2. I was aiming for twenty minutes and build back up again after ten mins on the treadmill yesterday, however I felt ok, I usually feel happier once I pass 20 min mark. After the finish I carried on with phone in hand to track when I hit 5km.

Still feel a bit wheezy but so much better. Also a stitch in the rib from ten mins onwards. So relieved to have made it even if it was the sloweest attempt. Thanks for all the support along the way.

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damienairGraduate

Nothing wrong with a 6:37 average, that’s a good pace. Congratulations and very well done. It’s a great feeling isn’t it. Many start and many fail, but you’ve done it. Safe and happy running.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations!

Great job... that’s actually faster than I’ll be running it today... it’s a good pace. Closed the 5k too, congratulations again.

Enjoy a nice evening of celebration and, of course, your next run.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Fantastic Ariadne! I’d call that a good pace! Hope you enjoy your stay on the podium. You’ve certainly earned it! 👍🍾🥇🥂👏😀

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Walshy3

Well done, permission to stay on cloud 9, what a great achievement, here’s to many more happy runs xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done you..rest... recover and enjoy the party... Congratulations Graduate!

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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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lusmoGraduate

Congratulations!

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