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I did it... non runner to #couchto5k Graduate!

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chrisc25kGraduate
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#Couchto5k IN THE BAG! I've ACTUALLY done it! I'm a graduate! From non runner to someone who can now run 30mins and near enough hit 5km!

I ran my fastest yet this evening 4.94km in 30m51s. Feel much stronger physically and mentally. Just kept pushing and pushing. Reminding myself the benefits far outweigh the temporary pain.

I actually enjoyed it. Don't get me wrong I worked hard for it. The lungs could feel it in the cold. All I kept thinking was I'm not letting you all down by not finishing this course..And didn't want to let myself down.

Without the online community supporting, advising, helping me I wouldn't have done this with just listening to the Jo Whiley podcasts.

What next? I've already had offers from pple to go running together on the local park run.

If you want to lose a load of weight, be fitter in mind and body and get this extraordinary after glow/highs. I would highly recommend doing #couchto5k.

It has, without sounding dramatic, been a lifesaver in many ways and kept me on the straight and narrow over the passed few months where I've really needed it.

If I can do this. ANYONE can.

Thank you to everyone. This isn't the end of the road. I will keep going. Will let you know what I'll be aiming for next.

#c25kgrad #c25k #couchto5k #runningcommunity #runner #runnersofinstagram #fitness #exercise #focus #selfbelief #selfconfidence #mentalhealth #lifecoaching #positive #positivevibes #ukrunchat #achievement #strongmen #nikemen #garminforerunner #lifechanging

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LapsedyogiGraduate

Well done!!! And fast too :-)

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to Lapsedyogi

Getting there. Feeling stronger. Thanks

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Annan6311Graduate

Really well done, I too completed my graduation run today, definitely tough on the lungs in the cold but we did it 🙌💪.

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to Annan6311

FANTASTIC. That's brilliant Anna! I celebrated with a water. 😂

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Annan6311Graduate in reply to chrisc25k

Ha ha me too! Enjoy your next runs.

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Deals1Graduate in reply to Annan6311

Well done Annan6311 👍😁👏

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations Chris. No way you’d ever let anyone down... from day one in here you’d got everything it takes. Celebrate this 🍻. Enjoy those next runs, and judging by our proximity we will run that parkrun together and it will be an honour.

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Aww look forward it. :) Great feeling.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Congratulations on your Graduation Chris...😁

Well done, go request your Graduate badge here..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Remember to enjoy your running too, nice steady running builds strong legs and speed will follow. Keep posting and Happy running Graduate!

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Good advice. Thank you.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing C25K with week 9 run 3.

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 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 🎓 🏃 😊

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Didn't even realise you get a badge. Will frame the certificate.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to chrisc25k

The "badge" is the word GRADUATE🎓, that word will appear on the right side of your username once you have told the administrators about your wonderful achievement of completing C25K. 😊 🏃

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Woohoo! Chris that is amazing news! We’re all so proud of you, and crikey your time is good too! 👏👏👏👏👏

I’ve enjoyed following your journey, and your progress has been outstanding. Very very well done you! 😀👍🏃👏👊

When you’ve consolidated for a while, pop over to B210K and you’ll recognise lots of familiar names on there! You’ll fit right in!

Now you have to celebrate, so cheers! 🥂 🎉 🏅 👍👏

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thank you very much cheeky chops. Looking to improve further my distance with 30min so will do more week 9s. Till i ready to train to go further Feeling stronger. Look forward to it being warmer though. The lungs take their toll in this weather.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to chrisc25k

Badge looks mighty fine Chris! 👊🏅🎉

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Jell6Graduate

Whoop whoop 🍾🍾🍾Congratulations Chris.

Well done🤩🤩

I'd say enjoy the rest of the day, but it's pretty late for that. 🤣

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to Jell6

Thank you Jell. I'm celebrating with water and tea

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Jell6Graduate in reply to chrisc25k

Very....sensible. I'll have a glass of wine for you 🤗🍷

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Smart job CtRM ! 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re all massively proud of you !

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to ButtercupKid

Thank you so much. Feels brilliant achieving something

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to chrisc25k

So it should. Party party party ! 😄

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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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IgaTGraduate

Well done! Well deserved afterglow and joy! Very good time as well!

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to IgaT

Thank you IgaT I will improve in time once strength has improved

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IgaTGraduate in reply to chrisc25k

Regardless how ot sounds, but slowly your speed will increase ;)

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to IgaT

Oh yes.. comparing from midway through c25k at 8"30' then down to 5"56' near the end

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IgaTGraduate in reply to chrisc25k

That's a huge improvement!!!

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to IgaT

Would never have know unless started using the NRC app.

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Deals1Graduate

Yaaay!! Well done! 😁👏🏃🎉

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sarapasha

Well don’t Chris !! Amazing job 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to sarapasha

Thanks Sara. How you getting on ?

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sarapasha in reply to chrisc25k

I’m ok thank you , picked up a minor ankle injuri on my W7R3 still managed to complete it . Taking 10-12 days off then going to repeat week 7 again but all good and positive here ! 😊

Well done on your graduation again 🙌🏼

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chrisc25kGraduate in reply to sarapasha

Well done! I'm finding you need more mental strength than physical to pesevere and keep going.

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