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Week 6 Run 3 - who'd have thought it?!

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So this was me 6 years ago to the day (tomorrow) - about to start Cycle 3 of very aggressive chemotherapy. The hair is a wig (I lost all mine!). Some days I couldn't even walk for 25 steps, never mind run for 25 minutes! Who would have thought (not me) that 6 years later I would be running Week 6 Run 3, and be in this amazing community (and Michael Johnson says I'm officially a runner now ....and who am I to disagree?!).

Thank you SO much for all the support there is on here. Bring on Week 7 (slow and steady, I know, I know!) :)

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DillyseeseeGraduate

How fantastic.... and what an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing, and enjoy wk 7! X

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Dillyseesee

I will (try 😉)!

Well there’s only one word. Amazing!👍🤗🤗❤️❤️

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SueAKGraduate in reply to

I think everyone’s amazing on here 😀

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🤗🤗❤️

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Go you!!!

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SueAKGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Go you too!!

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bel73Graduate

So happy for you SueAK!! 💪💐🏃

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SueAKGraduate in reply to bel73

Thank you (actually, I’m happy for me too 😊!)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Inspirational... wow... what an achievement in all levels!

Slow and steady... it works.. in everything and not just running :) You are awesome!

PS

And.. you are a RUNNER!!!!! xx

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you. YOU are awesome Oldfloss, and an inspiration 😊

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linda9389Graduate

Wow that's just fantastic. How wonderful :)

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SueAKGraduate in reply to linda9389

Awww, thank you Linda. Just got to get to Week 9 Run 3 now!

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Zaza0309Graduate

Well done - sat grinning at your post. The picture takes me back to when my mam had chemo sat in a circle with other people all going through the same thing. So pleased for you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Zaza0309

Yes, it’s like a knitting circle, but way more unpleasant 🙁. I’m very grateful to be in this place now (& on this forum 😊). Thank you SO much Zaza.

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Nita49Graduate

Wonderful post!

Thank you for sharing 🤗

I laughed at the slow and steady 🤭, I'm loving my inner 🐌👍

Enjoy Week 7 and the rest of your running journey 🏃‍♀️💪🙌

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Nita49

Inner snail works for me! 🐌👍!

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JayneNoor

Yes, truly inspirational!!!

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SueAKGraduate in reply to JayneNoor

I’ve had plenty of inspiration along the way (not least this forum 😊)

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JonathanPGraduate

Fantastic SueAK - let us know when you graduate!😀

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SueAKGraduate in reply to JonathanP

Oh I will! There’ll be bubbly & tears that day (not necessarily in that order)(but possibly 😂) ...

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JonathanPGraduate in reply to SueAK

Get a hanky ready and a bottle on ice!

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McdonGraduate

Amazing xxx

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Mcdon

Just stubborn, positive, and very fortunate (oh, and very glad to have found this programme 😊)

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TealcatGraduate

Well done! Such an inspiration x

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Tealcat

See reply to Mcdon - but thank you 😊! I see you’re doing week 3 - go for it! Hope it’s going well 👍

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Bloodhound1

Truly fantastic

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Bloodhound1

Well I see you’re a graduate ⭐️, so am in awe! Hope to follow in your footsteps (running steps!) ....

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Bloodhound1 in reply to SueAK

I may have graduated but I am still massively impressed with everyone doing the programme. Particularly those in the early weeks

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ShaunofthedeadGraduate

Gave me goosebumps! Well done x I’m about to do week 6 run 3 in approximately 1 hour 😬 hard work but enjoying it , I think ! X

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Shaunofthedead

Go for it! If I can do it, you can 😀! Let us know how you do ....

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ShaunofthedeadGraduate in reply to SueAK

Did it ! Followed by a 30 minute dog walk 😃

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Shaunofthedead

Well done, especially to follow it with a dog walk 😊

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Mrun1Graduate

Reading this put a massive smile on my face. Thank you for sharing such an inspirational story! Well done, looking forward to seeing your graduation post :)

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Mrun1

Thank you - I’m looking forward to seeing my graduation post too 😂

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KimterryGraduate

A wonderful story...good luck in your running journey 👍🏃🏽‍♀️

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Kimterry

Thank you 😊

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MrsBearioGraduate

Wonderful you-the fact you’re smiling whilst receiving chemo is awesome. Have fun graduating & enjoy every moment xx

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SueAKGraduate in reply to MrsBeario

My daughter was with me & she always puts a smile on my face 😊. Failed in the fun stakes today (week 7 run 2), but will learn my lessons!

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Petpuffin

Looking at your photo and reading your post it could have been me six years ago too. I’m only on week 2 so a way to go but you are an inspiration. Well done and keep running.

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SueAKGraduate in reply to Petpuffin

Ah well done you as well! You must have done some runs now since this post; how’s it going?

I'm a cancer survivor too and I know just how you feel. It's amazing what we can achieve and I'm as proud of graduating from Couch to 5K as anything that I've done in my life. You are going to feel amazing in a few weeks time when you graduate too. I look forward to seeing your victory post! Best wishes.

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SueAKGraduate in reply to

Sorry for delay in replying to your lovely post (grandmother duties called!). I see that you’ve graduated and are now running 5K - an inspiration! Hope I get there! Well done you 😊

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SunnybraeboatsGraduate

What a fantastic inspiration you are to everyone ...well done you

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