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Blimey! I’ve done it!

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AudenGraduate
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Well I’m staggered but I completed run3 of week 9 this evening around St James’s Park! I’ve not found a single run easy - I’m not a natural athlete so I’ve ground it out. My first park run in Oxford in a week and a bit.

Not sure what I’ll do going forward - but it would be nice to run 5k in relative comfort and not be wheezing like a cart horse!

All I’ll say to anyone struggling and worried that you aren’t gliding round with ease: I’m just like you! Keep going!

All the best everyone

Paul

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Buddy34Graduate

Well done getting to wk9 r3 you must be so proud . It's people like you that encourage me to keep going 😊😊😊

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AudenGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thanks! Do keep going. It can be tough I know but grit those teeth and run as slowly as you can!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations!

Consolidation is good now... just keep doing that run until it’s comfortable... it will come sooner than you think, for proof... look at what you just did!

St James’s to Oxford is quite a journey! Enjoy that parkrun.

Now, up on the podium and let’s get your well deserved celebration started!

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AudenGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thanks v much👍 And for other encouraging posts over the last few months- much appreciated.

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Well done you 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ Massive congratulations. Hope the park run goes well. Happy running 😀

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AudenGraduate

Thank you! It’s a really good feeling!

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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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AudenGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks v much - I’ll have a look!

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MrsH1969Graduate

Congratulations!

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AudenGraduate in reply to MrsH1969

Thanks!👍

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jayval70

Congratulations 🎓🎓🎓

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AudenGraduate in reply to jayval70

Many thanks 😀

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Irish-JohnGraduate

Congratulations Graduate:)

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AudenGraduate in reply to Irish-John

Cheers John!

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DragonfliesGraduate

Congratulations on your graduation Auden 🎉👏👏👏🏅Great achievement and milestone 🏃‍♂️

Consolidation runs of 30 minutes x 3 times per week have made a real difference to me. Both in terms of enjoyment and the huffing and puffing. It’s beginning to feel easier. I hope you find it helpful too. Have a great running journey from here on 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🙌

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AudenGraduate in reply to Dragonflies

Many thanks DF👍 I’m going to do just that! Happy running to you!

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hudsondogletsGraduate

Fantastic. Well done to you and enjoy your Park Run. They’re great fun.

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AudenGraduate in reply to hudsondoglets

Thanks!

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AudenGraduate

Thank you - I’m looking forward to it!

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OldishrunnerGraduate

Well done. At least everyone can hear you coming.

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AudenGraduate in reply to Oldishrunner

True! 👍

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purplewalkerGraduate

Yay! Well done you!!

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AudenGraduate

Thanks Purple.😀

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