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Only went and done it

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Jayjay79Graduate
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Got myself all motivate after work put on my running gear and off I went on my final run. Did not manage 5k in 30 minutes, but carried on until I did just under 33 minutes so very impressed with that considering I could barely run 1 minute 9 weeks ago.

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bairnbroon

That’s awesome. I’m graduating next week but must go at half the speed you do so I’m mega impressed you can cover so much ground and in a mega respectable time. Go you!! X

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations! Great last run, very good 5k time... consolidation and the. Extending a run should give you the tools to go sub 30. Enjoy celebrating tonight.

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Jayjay79Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Feels good. Just 1 cheeky one to celebrate don't want to spoil the diet still a few pounds to lose.

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IrishprincessGraduate

Whoop whoop 🎉🍾🎈🙂 Many congratulations to you, it's a fabulous achievement and one that most people will never accomplish so you should be very proud.

Don't worry about the 5K thing, The vast majority of people never run that distance before graduation and many don't run it afterwards either. It's irrelevant at this stage. But 33 minutes is brilliant so very well done.

Consolidate now and just get into a routine for running three times a week then you can decide what you want to do next. The running world is now your oyster..... 🤗

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Jayjay79Graduate in reply to Irishprincess

Already thinking of a park run and a 10k run sometime in the future.

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IrishprincessGraduate in reply to Jayjay79

As with a lot of things in life, slow is good and generally better for one's health and knees 😉

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SonziGraduate

Amazing! Well done! I am determined to keep going to reach that too!

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Jayjay79Graduate in reply to Sonzi

What week are you on? Keep going slow and steady you will get there.

Sonzi profile image
SonziGraduate in reply to Jayjay79

I’ve just done w7R1 today. But I’m pretty slow. I’ve just turned 60 and never run in my life.

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MyrarGraduate

Congratulations 🥂🥂🏃🏃

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WolvesmadGraduate

Well done

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Rooster678

Wow! Congratulations, great time too!

Well done. It’s so inspiring to read about people graduating who could barely do week one when they start. I plan to be in your position in a few weeks. Best wishes for your future running!

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Reverie1Graduate

Congratulations!! - it's a great achievement, enjoy this moment and your future runs : )

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JulielongdonGraduate

Well done - I graduated last week with 34 mins !!! Week one I couldn’t run at all !!!

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