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I’m a runner at last !

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I’m back home in Gibraltar and after a long day travelling I wasn’t sure if I could do a good job of my graduation run but I went out and I ran and I finished 30 mins with energy to spare. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I only did 3.8 km so the 5 km target is still out there to work on, for now I’m just going to “run free” and enjoy it for a while then I’ll build up to 5km and try and up my pace a little. I might sign up for a 5km fun run on Boxing Day if I have the nerve. Thanks so much to the people who have responded and encouraged me. I am the least likely person to become a runner but it has happened... I can’t quite believe it 😊😊😊😊

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ButtercupKidGraduate

You’re not then: that’s me ! Massively proud of you and all your achievements 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ Get that 5k booked and keep us posted. We all know you can do it 😀

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blackcatgibGraduate in reply to ButtercupKid

Thankyou

I gave your song a quick sing in the last minute- lucky it was a Sunday morning and very quiet 😂

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to blackcatgib

Very glad to have helped in any small way !

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations! Running after that day is impressive dedication. Have a great celebration and future running... and yeah, go for that Boxing Day run

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Also impressed that you still had enough breath ! 😲

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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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blackcatgibGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks very much 👍🏻

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Schmeeley71Graduate

Well done! That’s determination after traveling!

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KatnapGraduate

You were a runner before this point so celebrate like you want and enjoy the moment.

Congratulations runner! 😸👏👏👏🏆

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BaddieThePirateGraduate

I thought the least likely was me. Well done and welcome to the dizzy heights of the podium. Here's your medal 🏅👍👏

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blackcatgibGraduate in reply to BaddieThePirate

Thank you 😊

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