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An amazing change

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I am not a great one for posting on this site but have taken a lot from reading the support this community gives to people seeking to make a change in their lives. 9 weeks ago I looked at the programme and thought there was no way I could run for 30 minutes...this week I did it and tomorrow I will complete W9 R3....the programme isn’t easy and there have been plenty of times at around 20 mins when I could have thrown in the towel...but by the end of w7 I knew I could do it and that it was now a matter of willpower. I feel physically and mentally so much better, my weight is heading in the right direction and most amazingly I rather enjoy running now. Fantastic app, fantastic people.

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Oldlady57

Have fun on the virtual podium tomorrow Bobalot. You’ve had a fantastic journey thus far, get ready for the next. Have a fab run Sunday👍🏻

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Silvester6

That is fantastic well done you should be really proud of yourself 😁 I’m currently on wk 7 run 2 and now running for 25 mins which I find amazing seeing as I found running for 1 min at the start a struggle I’m loving it ! Makes me feel so good when I run .

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Bobalot in reply to Silvester6

Week 7 was the one for me...once I had managed 25 mins I knew I could get to 30. It is a great feeling each time I complete a run...just knowing I have achieved something I never believed I could...although my wife might be getting a little tired of my enthusiasm! Good luck with the next 2 weeks

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Great post... taking it steadily and making the journey.. and after Graduation :) It goes on.. well done 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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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great job you’ve done there too... yeah it’s hard work, but the time where it also becomes fun (differs for everyone) is truly magical. What was impossible a few weeks ago is now just a run. You’re next of course is just a special run... love every second of it, you earned it.

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