W9R3 A tale of hope๐Ÿค”, love๐Ÿ’˜ and abandonment ๐Ÿ˜ข - Couch to 5K

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W9R3 A tale of hope๐Ÿค”, love๐Ÿ’˜ and abandonment ๐Ÿ˜ข

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Off we went this morning on our 3rd date this week. The sun was shiningโ˜€๏ธ, hope was in the air with a faint whiff of romance๐Ÿ‘ซ (Or was that just last nights curry?)

I was so excited I went at it like the proverbial bull and was reminded after 5 mins to pace myself which I duly did.

We pranced through the woods as well as down the high street not noticing the passage of time โฒ and Soon our time together was over. She kissed me goodbye ๐Ÿ’‹๐Ÿ’‹and without warning she was gone. I wanted to cry but us men are made of sterner stuff. "I'll show her" I said! and continued running until I heard those immortal words of 5k done ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…

In just 8 short weeks I have gone from couch to 5k. I've laughed and cried, huffed and puffed๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ˜ค (a lot of that) sweat from more places than I even knew you could sweat from ๐Ÿ˜“ and combined with a healthier diet lost 7Kg too. Oh and got a new job to start in a few weeks time

It has changed me and My life beyond all recognition and whilst I take nothing away from me I also think it would not have been possible without all of you who have supported and encouraged me from start to finish. I thank you all๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ

So for anyone reading this and thinking I'm not sure if I can do this - trust me you can. It's not easy and it takes a lot of courage and effort but you will get there

Remember if I can do it anyone can

Righht I'm off to celebrate. All I need is 2 dozen dunkin ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉand an ambulance๐Ÿš‘

Happy running everyone๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations!

Youโ€™ll show week 9... time to play the field with some free love, thereโ€™s lots more runs in the sea... well on dry land at least.

Congratulations on the 5k and 7kg too... what a journey.

Enjoy a celebratory donut... maybe two... or six... but you wonโ€™t be needing the ambulance! Enjoy your future running journey.

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thanks unfit

I forgot I'm banana man now ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ

I'll have one of those instead lol

Thanks for your banter and support

Well done Wolvesmad! And don't worry about her, I'm sure you'll find another romance soon enough ๐Ÿ˜‰

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to

Thankyou

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kwell39Graduate

Congratulations and job well done! You can do better than week 9. Donโ€™t feel too sad she is gone. ;)

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to kwell39

I've moved on ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ข

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purplewalkerGraduate

Well done and whilst Iโ€™m 6 weeks away from courting week 9, I hope to enjoy playing the field until then. Well done and thanks for inspiration!

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to purplewalker

You can do it purplewalker

It starts to become mind over matter very soon

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purplewalkerGraduate in reply to Wolvesmad

Thanks!! Appreciate the encouragement. Some of this thread appears as strange hieroglyphs. Any idea why?!

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to purplewalker

None whatsoever lol

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purplewalkerGraduate in reply to Wolvesmad

Gremlins at work!! Theyโ€™ve all disappeared now! Odd!๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜ณ

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uncle_wiggyGraduate

Well done Wolvesmad, humour, weight loss and ultimate success! ๐Ÿ† Thanks for sharing your journey, it's been a hoot!

I think the image of 'pranced through the woods' will probably stay with me longer than is healthy next time a run through a wooded area! ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฆ„๐ŸŒณ

Congratulations! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ–๏ธ๐ŸŽ“

P.S Don't forget to request your shiny new badge!

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to uncle_wiggy

Thanks uncle wiggy

Glad to be of service

You probably haven't heard the last of me yet lol

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OnlineTwinGraduate

Congratulations! Nov 2nd is obviouly a good day for graduations :)

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to OnlineTwin

Well done to you too

Woop woop

Now the hard work starts ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Congratulations Wolvesmad! Knew youโ€™d do it in style, and what did we say about your romance not lasting long with W9? Now sheโ€™s gone forever, finding new suiters. How about you? Did you introduce yourself to parkrun yet? If not, you must. Youโ€™ll fall in love again! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

For now, indulge yourself by basking in your glory on the podium, have a glass of something and feel smug for as long as you like. Youโ€™ve done an amazing job at this running lark! Well done! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

You did say chipmunks and I didn't listen. I'm over it now ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ข

Thanks for the congrats

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Fabulous450Graduate

Brilliant post Wolvesmad!! Fantastic achievements, including the new job!! Thereโ€™s definitely a whole new you!! Congratulations Graduate!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŽ“โค๏ธ

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

Thankyou

Kind words indeed

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Norfolk18Graduate

Many congratulations Wolvesmad. Well done on the run and the weight loss, and the new job!! Definitely a good few months for u. Next step west park on a sat morning ? Then 10k ? Keep posting fellow runner ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿฅ‡

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to Norfolk18

Thank you. I think my nearest one is on Telford although I was born in west park (not actually in the park lol)

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations Wolvesmad for graduating๐ŸŽ“ and completing week 9 run ๐Ÿƒ3 of C25K. To get your graduation๐ŸŽ“ badge and the word GRADUATE๐ŸŽ“ next to your username leave a message on the November graduate post in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K ๐ŸŽ“ ( the November graduate post is now online after a short delay )

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you

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Oldlady57

Congratulations Wolvesmad, fantastic achievement!!! Have fun celebrating ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉhope your date is hanging around for a little longer๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to Oldlady57

Thankyou oldlady61

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Gran4zGraduate

Hope you enjoyed the doughnuts, you deserve them. Well done, the distance ran,the weight lost, and graduating from C25K in the words of Craig Revel Horwood of Strictly "a -may - zing" (sorry I'm a strictly fan!). It's heart breaking leaving your mentor behind, I can see you're devastated, but you can go back for old time's sake every now and then...happy days!! ๐Ÿ˜€

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to Gran4z

Thank you

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IgaTGraduate

Oh my running Gods!!! Congratulations!!!! Another friend who has just crossed the magical line!!! Well, 2 lines to be precise: graduation C25K run AND 5K line!!! I saved a lot of champagne, confetti, doughnuts, and coffee for you, and of course gold medal!!!!

Keep posting in here! I am curious of you will have another date with 30 min, or you are now dating 5K girl? Where is your running path goes?

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to IgaT

Hehehe I did it

Your turn soon I hope

I got your back

You can do this girl

Go IgaT ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ…

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IgaTGraduate in reply to Wolvesmad

Tomorrow morning-ish (after groceries) I will cross that line ;)

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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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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you

Awesome work Wolvesmad! ๐Ÿ’ช

Great achievements all round!

Enjoy your celebrations ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to

Thank you

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DragonfliesGraduate

Many congratulations on your well-deserved graduation Wolvesmad! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ช

It really is mind over matter and what a mind-changing, life-changing thing it is to take up running - you have proved it!

I wish you many happy runs ahead!!! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ™Œ

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to Dragonflies

Thankyou

Congratulations ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to

Thanks Faith94 ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ

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blackcatgibGraduate

Well done Iโ€™m following behind you I start week 9 next

Happy running ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to blackcatgib

Thank you and good luck next week

You got this ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ†๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘‘

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MellowyelloGraduate

Excellent going Wolvesmad! So many positives in your life now - what a great way to go into 2019! You just need to find another gem to prance through the woods with!! ๐Ÿ’Ž๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ… ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to Mellowyello

Thank you

I will be gaily skipping through the woods again on Monday ๐Ÿงšโ€๐Ÿงšโ€๐Ÿงšโ€ lol

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Nita49Graduate

Well done you! ๐Ÿ‘

And just remember the good and bad times you had together, she's helped you in so many ways, but time to move on now..... ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŒ

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WolvesmadGraduate in reply to Nita49

Awww the bad times.......I remember them.

Too many to mention

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