W9R3 Smile: And there it is.... Chose to do... - Couch to 5K

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And there it is....

Chose to do this run as the sun was coming up, before hardly anyone was around. Without music and earphones.

I just didn't want distraction. I wanted to focus on every step & every breath, everything I've achieved, physically and mentally. Every comment made and recieved on this forum.

There wasn't confetti cannons, banners & whoops.... There was a smile of contentment, that 9 weeks ago, would not usually be there at this time in the morning!

Happy running everyone... And thank you πŸ€—

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DragonfliesGraduate

Congratulations uncle wiggy, what a beautiful, contemplative grand finale run πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ…. Well done you. I hope that great feeling of achievement will stay with you for you to build on to continue on your running journey πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply toDragonflies

Thank you Dragonflies, I'm certain it will stay with me. I struggle with mosquito bites in the summer... But this running bug is one I don't mind being bitten by! 😁

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misswobbleGraduate

Well done.,πŸ’ͺπŸ‘πŸ˜ƒπŸ…πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

It’s an amazing feeling isn’t it Just you and the run. Epic!

Running with just your own thoughts is fine I like the solitude of the quiet run Just you and the view. It’s good medicine πŸ˜ƒ

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

Thanks misswobble, does feel kind of epic!

Badge was applied for within seconds!

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misswobbleGraduateβ€’ in reply touncle_wiggy

Good! It shouldn’t be long before you see β€œGraduate” alongside your name πŸ‘πŸ…

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Very many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

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

Another happy customer!

Keep running, keep smiling.

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thanks IannodaTruffe, I found your guides invaluable for this programne, slowed me down, kept me injury free & in the game!

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Oldlady57

Congratulations u_w!!! I Fantastic achievement. Step onto the virtual stadium sir πŸ₯‡πŸŽ“πŸ‘πŸ‘

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply toOldlady57

Thank you..... I'm pleased to be in such good company!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations. That sounds like the perfect run to cross the line with. Enjoy celebrating this, it’s a huge achievement. Enjoy your next running adventure.

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply toUnfitNoMore

Thank you UNM it was and I definitely will! 😎

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Oh yesssss Uncle, brilliant achievement and very well done indeed! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great photo of contentment - you look mighty proud, and so you should! πŸ˜€πŸŽ‰πŸƒπŸ‘

Here’s to you, graduate! Enjoy your day, in fact milk it for all it’s worth! πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚πŸ₯‚

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks cheeky..... Def loving today's post run feeling even more than usual..... And I've got my first parkrun to look forward to on Saturday.... You know that a lot of this is your fault..... Thanks so much! πŸ˜‰

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cheekychipmunksGraduateβ€’ in reply touncle_wiggy

Hahaha, good, glad to have been of service! 😈😈😈

Happy running (and that badge suits you!) πŸ˜€πŸƒπŸƒπŸƒ

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Bluejasmin

Well doneπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ you should be so proud! πŸ₯‡

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply toBluejasmin

Yeah.... I am! And I look forward to seeing your grad post soonπŸ‘

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Liz5KGraduate

Well done! πŸŽ‰

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply toLiz5K

Thanks Liz5K 😁

Congratulations πŸΎπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ†

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Thank you Newestmrsjones, you're well on your way now too, in a fab part of the programme, keep up the good and happy running!

β€’ in reply touncle_wiggy

Thanks W6R2 for me this morning was glorious in sunny country lanes. Can’t believe we’re having such lovely weather to start on this running journey 😊

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply to

I know! When I started in September I knew that I wanted to get into the stride of running before the clocks change etc. I'm prepped for darker and colder runs already.... Apparently summer beach bodies are made in the winter 🀣 we'll see about that! πŸ˜‚

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Wimborne

Sounds a perfect finish. πŸ™Œ big congratulations. Looks beautiful out there too.

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply toWimborne

Thank you Wimborne, it was a great run in every sense... In 9weeks I've gone from not understanding runners & just fancying a challenge to totally getting it... Pure satisfaction 😊

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KatnapGraduate

Fantastic! Well done Wiggy 😸

πŸ‘ŸπŸ‘ŸπŸ‘ŸπŸ‘ŸπŸ‘ŸπŸ‘ŸπŸ‘ŸπŸ‘ŸπŸ‘ŸπŸ†πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜Έ

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply toKatnap

Thanks Katnap, feel like I've finished stronger by heeding the good advice on here! Hope your runs are going well, I loved the later stages even more than the beginning.... 😎

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KatnapGraduateβ€’ in reply touncle_wiggy

I'm thinking I will too! 😸

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kwell39Graduate

Amazing finish and congratulations!! Well done indeed. πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply tokwell39

Thank you very much kwell39 😁

Well done Uncle Wiggy! Looks like an awesome morning, Happy graduation πŸ’ͺπŸ† Enjoy your celebrations πŸŽ‰πŸ™Œ

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Thanks Dreams79, it was the best, has left me smiling all day! 😁

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Marvellous job - well done you ! πŸ₯‡β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ

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uncle_wiggyGraduate

Thanks buttercup!

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DoozerMcDoozeGraduate

Nice one Wiggy!!!!

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply toDoozerMcDooze

Cheers Doozer πŸ‘

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molly1973Graduate

That’s such a great picture! So well done πŸ‘

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uncle_wiggyGraduateβ€’ in reply tomolly1973

Bit more sweaty pic than a great one....ohhh, you meant the background 🀣

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molly1973Graduateβ€’ in reply touncle_wiggy

I meant the massive smile!!! And the background.... πŸ˜‚

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