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January Graduation Badges...2019

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Hello everybody and welcome to January 2019 !

Please leave your username here for me, so we can organise your well deserved Graduation badge.

Please feel free to download and save the Graduation badge certificate, that has been kindly designed by RunaroundSue

We will try not to leave you waiting too long as we know how great they feel when they arrive.

We would like to clarify the position of earning your Graduation badge.

To get your badge you will have completed the full training podcasts and be able to run for 30 min.

It does NOT matter if you cannot run 5 km; you are a graduate after running 30 min for three times.

To ensure that it is fair to everybody, please do not ask for your badge until you have completed Week 9 Run 3.

Many Congratulations and a Huge Well Done ! :-)

Oldfloss, RFC, Ju-Ju and Millsie-j, xxx

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DbbdGraduate

Hi Old floss , I have now completed 5k & also 10k but still waiting on my badge. I appreciate busy u are so whenever U can manage would be fab . Thank you . Xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Dbbd

Congratulations and very well done... ! Click on the link on Bridge to 10K for your Graduate 10 Badge :)

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PoppypiecesGraduate

Hi I completed w9r3 today (still with difficulty!). Can I have a graduation certificate please. Thank you 🙏🏻

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Poppypieces

Congratulations and very well done... ! You print out the certificate for yourself:)

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LynzTGraduate

I graduated today! Beyond excited! Username is LynzT

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to LynzT

Congratulations and very well done... !

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ZoomzoomJ

Hi, I completed W9 run3 on the 31st Dec .... Looking forward to my badge

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to ZoomzoomJ

Congratulations and very well done... !

Hi, I graduated on the 30/11/18 x many thanks.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to

You have your badge already ??? I think I remember giving it to you? It is right there by your name:)

😂😂😂😂good god sorry!! Long day in work!’ Xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to

Awesome runner though! x

in reply to Oldfloss

Aw thanks! Thanks really kind of you!x

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AnnaKarenina

Hello, thank you for organising this option. I completed my graduation run today and it has been a wonderful process. I would love to wear my graduate grey smudge with pride on this forum and may even head over to the exciting and intimidating world of 5-10k...Consolidation runs for a while though.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to AnnaKarenina

Congratulations and well done you!

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AnnaKarenina

Sorry, forgot to follow instructions: my username is AnnaKarenina

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Aritchie24Graduate

Hello, never thought I would see the day when I graduated but I completed my last C25K run last night. So excited for my badge 😃😃 Username is aritchie24. Angela

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Aritchie24

Congratulations and well done you!

Hi, Graduated today, so thrilled. Thanks

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Congratulations and well done you!

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CherrybubbleGraduate

Thanks - I’ve completed C25K

my username is CherryBubble. Thank you!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Cherrybubble

Congratulations and well done you!

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Madmum96Graduate

Hello. I completed my week 9 run 3 this morning - can’t believe I’ve done it. Haven’t run since school 40 years ago!

Madmum96

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Madmum96

Congratulations and well done you!

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Bassman999Graduate

Hi Guys! I've just comoleted the C25K programme today, my id is Bassman999. Please could you give me Graduate status. Many thanks, I'm well pleased!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Bassman999

Congratulations and well done you!

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badger187Graduate in reply to Bassman999

Congrats Bassman, 2 runs to go for me!! :-) Amazing journey!

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lagrayGraduate

I have completed c25k and i am so chuffed with myself. 50, overweight, never ran nor believed possible.It is a gentle jog with feet not full of spring and bounce like a gazelle, but perhaps with more weight loss and increased fitness and strength i hope it could look a little more relaxed. Haven’t posted here previously, but reading posts from others definitely helped me through. Thank you so much.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to lagray

Congratulations and well done you!

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splasherGraduate

Hi - i have literally just completed my week 9 run 3 and finished c25K! buzzing with excitement at the achievement - can't wait fro my graduate badge! user name is splasher

many thanks - found the community incredibly helpful and supportive

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to splasher

Congratulations and well done you!

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BigScottGraduate

Hi Oldfloss I completed C25K this morning (5K in <38min, couldn't help myself!). Haven't posted before but really appreciated all the encouraging words and advice from others. Took me 20 weeks due to knee issues but still really chuffed! Thanks :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to BigScott

Congratulations and well done you!

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101susieGraduate

Oldfloss, I’ve done it, am over the moon, 5k in the bag.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to 101susie

Brilliant... Congratulations and well done... hop over the moon and get down here for your celebrations:)

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101susieGraduate

How do I add the graduation badge, I can run for 30 mins, technology is another matter......

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to 101susie

It is there... but does not show up on some phones.. but on your main comp it will show up. It is there and looks just great! :)

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101susieGraduate

Ooooo thank you 😍

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Pollyanna24Graduate

I graduated yesterday! Super chuffed with myself!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Pollyanna24

Congratulations and well done!

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MurphyblueGraduate

Hi Oldfloss, I completed C25k this morning, loved every minute of it, almost! Have been recommending it to friends. Can you arrange graduation certificate/ badge please. Thanks so much

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Murphyblue

Congratulations and well done!

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GonnatriGraduate

Week 9 run 3 completed this morning. Should have done it on Wednesday night but decided to hold off until today so I could do it in daylight and enjoy the scenery. Best run of the 3 this week!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Gonnatri

Congratulations and well done!

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Glasgow_newbieGraduate

Just completed this with a 🐌🐌 pace you would have been proud of. Can I have my badge please

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Glasgow_newbie

Congratulations and well done!

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Jaye74Graduate

Hello. I completed my couch to 5k today, am so proud of myself!! Do I get a badge? Thanks so much.x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Jaye74

Congratulations and well done!

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ZagsGraduate

Hi Oldfloss, I finished C25K yesterday but wasn't sure how to get my graduation badge. Hopefully you can help....? Thanks 🙂

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Zags

Congratulations and well done!

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Wifemotherrunner2018Graduate

Hello I completed couch25k New Year’s Eve so December but only found this page this week so I’ve been advised by members here to message this January thread.

I’ve done a New Year’s Day, and two Saturday park runs this year not in 30 mins but without walking 😀

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Wifemotherrunner2018

Congratulations and well done!

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mrjayvalGraduate

Hi I graduated on 6th of January 👨‍🎓

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to mrjayval

Congratulations and well done!

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spro46Graduate

I finished my couch to 5k on a nice not too cold sunday morning before the sunrise, is this where I get my graduate badge now.....

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to spro46

Congratulations and well done!

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johnt46Graduate

Hi Oldfloss, I have just completed C25K this morning. It's taken me 27 weeks, But got there in the end! Just realised that's the reverse of my age 72😱🤣 my user name is Johnt46

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to johnt46

Congratulations and well done!

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DominicanoGraduate

Badge me up, Scotty!

What a joy to be part of this community. Probably I'm one of the farthest. Best regards to you all from the Dominican Republic.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Dominicano

Congratulations and well done! Long distance... Hooray!!!

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MrFox001Graduate

Hi Oldfloss i completed Week9 Run3 today Sunday 13th Jan 2019. My user name is Mrfox001. Thank you hope you are well.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to MrFox001

Congratulations and well done! I am good.. thank you xxx

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DogpotGraduate

Hi

I have completed C25k, please can I have a graduate badge.

Dogpot Graduate

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Dogpot

Congratulations and well done!

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RMJKGraduate

RMJK done it 😀

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to RMJK

Congratulations and well done!

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hexagonmanGraduate

Hi. I completed W9R3 today. My username is hexagonman. Can I have a graduate badge please. Thanks.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to hexagonman

Congratulations and well done!

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hexagonmanGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Cor. Thanks very much!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to hexagonman

It is good isn't it..that little grey smudge after your name.... priceless!!!!! x

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BartontigerGraduate

Hi. Completed the C25K programme last week running my W9R3. I followed it with a couple of 40 minute runs and then had the thrilling experience of my first park run yesterday. My name is John Densley and username Bartontiger. Thank you

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Bartontiger

Congratulations and well done!

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Runbabyrun1Graduate

Completed Wk9R3 2day with a massive smile on my face and a shout of happiness (well more of a whisper as I was xhausted lol)..was delighted 2c the graduation banner appear on my screen 🎉

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Runbabyrun1

Congratulations and well done!

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Missy4Graduate

Hello! I completed W9R3 yesterday with a big grin on my face and can’t wait to tell everybody that they must also try C25K! Username Missy4 - thanks!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Missy4

Congratulations and well done!

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HuffinpufferGraduate

Hi there.... I have completed week 9 run 3, could you mark me a graduate please? My username is Huffinpuffer

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Huffinpuffer

Congratulations and well done!

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HokitikaGraduate

Hi Oldfloss, have completed 5k & would love a badge when you have the time!

Happy New year to you & the team,

Hokitika

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Hokitika

Happy New Year to you...Graduate! Congratulations and well done!

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JohnWhite94Graduate

Hi there,

I graduated yesterday. Would be great to get the badge.

Thank you!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to JohnWhite94

Congratulations and well done!

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JohnWhite94Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks - that was quick!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to JohnWhite94

Just downloading my morning run and saw yr request. 😉

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Nightingale62Graduate

Hi Oldfloss pkease add me to Graduate board as I have successfully completed C25K.

Many thanks

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Nightingale62

Congratulations and well done!

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BeatricefastGraduate

I have just completed W9R3 this morning in blazing sunshine ☀️ just outside Edinburgh.

Thank you for all your support - I am a happy girl! 😁

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Beatricefast

Congratulations and well done!

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ErddigGraduate

Hi , I completed the C25K course today. It feels marvellous.

Erddig x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Congratulations and well done! Graduate !!! xx

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Bright-sparkGraduate

Hi, I’ve made it! Looking forward to having graduate by my name!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Bright-spark

Congratulations and well done!

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KocelynGraduate

Hello I have Graduated!! Didn’t think starting to run at age 67 necessarily a good idea but this programme works. I did my week 9 run 3 yesterday (January 15th) I used week 9 run 2 to do a park run so now have a PB of 41 minutes!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Kocelyn

Congratulations and well done! I started at 65.. still here at 69 in April.. first HM end of March :)

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Toffeegirl1878Graduate

Hi, I completed w9 r3 today, I haven't run for this long ever, even at school. I never thought that I would get this far, starting at 49. It really does work, I'm so happy! Thanks x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Toffeegirl1878

Congratulations and well done! You're a youngster :) x

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HucknallRunnerGraduate

Hi. I graduated last week after doing my 3rd run in week 9! Now working on consolidating it :) - User name HucknallRunner

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to HucknallRunner

Congratulations and well done!

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CavamumGraduate

Week 9 run 3 completed yesterday. 🎉

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Cavamum

Congratulations and well done!

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ForestGrump63Graduate

9:3 done 👍😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to ForestGrump63

Congratulations and well done!

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HuwCGraduate

Hi Oldfloss, HuwC here, completed wk9 run 3 this morning- pushed on to 5k in 31:32 so not far off the pace. Thanks you for your time and effort on this site, and a big thanks the NHS couch to 5k. Best wishes, Huw

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to HuwC

Congratulations and well done!... Thank you also... we love to know we are appreciated:) x

Not sure how I missed giving you your badge... I do apologise!

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JlonomoreGraduate

Hi I posted here 5 days ago that I completed run3 of week 9. I see others more recent have got graduate status - have I posted in the right place

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Jlonomore

Not sure where you are... I have looked back and could not find you in this list.. did you maybe get the wrong year..:)...I am sorry you have had to wait anyway...

So..... here you go :)

Congratulations and very well done...

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JlonomoreGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Jlonomore

I have just scanned around on your posts..... you just posted on the main forum... when you Graduate you need to click onto the Graduation Badges post link...that is why you did not show up here:) Well done!

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SkiMondayGraduate

Hi Oldfloss. Can I have my badge please? Completed C25K this morning. W9R3 was hard going but I beat my 5K PB by 50 seconds. Think I need to work on pacing myself.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to SkiMonday

Congratulations and well done!

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beginner_runnerGraduate

Completed W9 R3 tonight 😊 Can officially now say I’m a graduate. Thanks for everyone’s support on here, it’s been really helpful having this forum x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to beginner_runner

Congratulations and well done!

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JT489Graduate

JT489 here. Run 27 completed today... 😍

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to JT489

Congratulations and well done!

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JT489Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

🙏

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Shelley2310Graduate

Hi, can’t believe it but I graduated today 🏃‍♀️😊

Shelley2310

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Shelley2310

Congratulations and well done!

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IrunwithmydogGraduate

Hello! I graduated tonight. Very excited, pleased and excited to carry on with my new love for running. Thank you for your support.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Irunwithmydog

Congratulations and well done!

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ForestGrump63Graduate

I can't see my badge. I can't see anyone's badge

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to ForestGrump63

They do not show on all mobile phones... check your main comp..it is there.. and looks great!

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ForestGrump63Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

So iPhones and iPads it doesn’t show on? My computer takes about 3 days to warm up so will have a look at the weekend. Thanks x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to ForestGrump63

We just know that on some phones it does not register. Not sure why.

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ForestGrump63Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

It’s the app. Logged on via google and it’s there x

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Pinky82Graduate

Hi I also graduated tonight woohoo 🙌😍❤️🏃‍♀️xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Pinky82

Congratulations and well done!

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GingersnapsGraduate

Hi, I completed w9r3 on the 11th many thanks. Xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Gingersnaps

Congratulations and well done!

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April5Graduate

April5

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to April5

Congratulations and well done!

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NotsoslothfulnowGraduate

Hello Oldfloss - I can confirm that I completed my Week 9 run 3 graduation run this morning. I would of course be delighted to receive a graduation badge😊.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Notsoslothfulnow

Congratulations and well done!

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NotsoslothfulnowGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you so much! I will wear my virtual badge with pride😊.

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DiverIzzieGraduate

I graduated between Christmas and new year - didn’t get round to doing he Dec grad bit - still doing my 3 runs a week - can I sneak a January graduation please...

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to DiverIzzie

You can indeed....Congratulations and well done!

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HanfGraduate

Completed my final run of week 9 this week and just finished my first post-graduation run this evening - feel great! Thanks for all the supportive comments here. User name is hanf.

Xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Hanf

Congratulations and well done!

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Waveman2010Graduate

Waveman2010 - W9R3 completed today, whoop whoop!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Waveman2010

Congratulations and well done!

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flywell123Graduate

Hi. I did Wk9R3 today Wahoo! Cold bitter run but did it. Please may I have graduate badge? ☺ thank you.

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flywell123Graduate in reply to flywell123

Hello. Is my badge done? Can't see it. Is there a problem with my post?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to flywell123

We do have set times when we check into the forums... As the Admins are all volunteers... we are not able, unfortunately to monitor the forum every hour of the day :)

We do try, very hard, as the Graduation Badge post says not to leave you waiting too long... but life gets in the way sometimes.. In my case today.. stuck in snow:

So,, here it is... Congratulations and well done!

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flywell123Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Oh. Ok 👌 thought was problem with my ipad as others couldn't see theirs. Thanks! Hope you get warmed up. Cuppa and blanket now. ☺

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flywell123Graduate in reply to flywell123

I can do a happy graduation dance now. ☺

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ErddigGraduate

Don’t know if I’ve already given mine in. Completed on the 14th January. Erddig.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Erddig

Yes... and your badge is there... :)

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ErddigGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks I’m still basking in the warm glow.

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Tigger54Graduate

Hello there! I've just done w9r3 and am very excited. Could I please apply for my graduation badge when you have time? Thank you very much. My user name is Tigger54

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Tigger54

Congratulations and well done!

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Tigger54Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Ooh thank you - even more excited now!

I’ve finished week 1 start week 2 tomorrow my legs hurt from Zumba classes and loads walking lol

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Well done you! Only eight weeks to go until you get your Graduation badge:)

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Hopetea

Hi

I did w9r3 on 12th Jan. Just need to keep going now!

Thanks

Hopetea

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Hopetea

Congratulations and well done!

It took me 4 months and I have finally completed week 9 on Thursday 😀. My teenage son is now joining me, so that is an unexpected bonus too. User name is MalawiTom, thank you.

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Congratulations and well done!

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TuttiFluttiGraduate

Tuttiflutti Thanks !! Very happy

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to TuttiFlutti

Congratulations and well done!

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GreywhiskersGraduate

G’day from a warm Sydney. I have just completed week 9 run 3 and feel really grateful for this super program. At nearly 75 I was pretty slow at 7 mins 45 per Km but that will do just fine for me.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Greywhiskers

Congratulations and well done!

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Floyjoy

Determined now to crack on ... I'd pretty much decided it wasn't for me me , but so surprised and encouraged by the many messages of support I'm going to out to try again tomorrow .

Thanks to all

Joy

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Floyjoy

Slow and steady does it.. and in a few short weeks, we will be seeing you right here, asking for your Graduates badge too!!!

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Floyjoy

Thanks Oldfloss just had nice steady Sunday run so much happier now 👍

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Floyjoy

That is brilliant...well done you... We have thick, wet fog here today!! Also, if you post your runs on the main forum .. you will be amazed at the support you get..it has kept me going for over three years. It does not matter what level we are at.. we all run together and it rocks!!! x

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Floyjoy

👍

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emma_lynneGraduate

Hiya did W9R3 today. Thanks for organising the badges.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to emma_lynne

Congratulations and well done!

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ShadowDeeGraduate

Hi Oldfloss , I gave myself the best birthday present.

For my birthday, I saved the 9th last run (3) for my birthday today. I'm so excited.

I can now work on picking up on pace and pushing myself hard each 30 minute jog I do going forward.

I cannot believe I am now a graduate lol.

Many thanks,

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to ShadowDee

Happy Birthday.... Graduate! What a gift....

Congratulations and well done!

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ShadowDeeGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you so much. :)

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Runner46FGraduate

Hi Oldfloss, just completed couch to 5k today! Please may I have a graduation badge? Thank you!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Runner46F

Congratulations and well done!

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Skippy23Graduate

Apologies if you get my request twice. I did the w9r3 run today and am too exited to get my badge thingy. Xxx thanks to all on this app. Really could not have done it alone xxxcc

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Skippy23

Congratulations and well done!

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Iwilldothis01Graduate

Hi there, I finally graduated today 5k today - tomorrow, who knows? Am equally excited about a graduation badge as I was at saving that last run 😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Iwilldothis01

Congratulations and well done! The good news is..this goes on... the better news.. we're still right there with you!

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BenK123Graduate

Hello!

I completed the podcasts a couple of months ago, but never got round to publishing the fact!

After 5 park runs (Saturday was cold!) I’ve managed to take 4 minutes off my ‘worst’ time already😀

Thanks everyone for all the advice (there are very few new questions, it seems!). The combination of this site and Jo Whiley got me through a few attempts at completion.

Ben

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to BenK123

Congratulations and well done!

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VigneronneGraduate

Did it yesterday so excited - thanks so much for your help

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Vigneronne

Congratulations and well done!

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CurlyGeekGraduate

Hi Old Floss! I've graduated from C25K today! My username is CurlyGeek. Very excited about getting a badge!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to CurlyGeek

Congratulations and well done!

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BethanDavies

Hey! I finished C25K today and ran my first 5K!

Username: BethanDavies

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to BethanDavies

Congratulations and well done!

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Hug5Graduate

Hug5. I completed wk9 run 3 today

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Hug5

Congratulations and well done!

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Dominique12Graduate

Hi, I actually graduated back in November, my username is Dominique12. I'm excited for my badge! :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Dominique12

Congratulations and well done!

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Schmeeley71Graduate

I graduate on Sunday...at long last! My username is Schmeeley71. Thank you for this lovely forum....very friendly and supportive.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Schmeeley71

Congratulations and well done!

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RunnerLCAGraduate

Just completed Week 9 Run 3! Eek! 😃

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to RunnerLCA

Congratulations and well done!

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RunnerLCAGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you! 😊

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TealcatGraduate

Hi I have graduated 😄

Thanks and love this forum

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Tealcat

Congratulations and well done!

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Alice234Graduate

I have completed week 9 with 3 runs. Never thought it possible. Why didn't I find this years ago. Please could I order my certificate. X

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Alice234

Congratulations and well done!. Your badge is here.. and you download and print the certificate yourself:)

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MacshoppersGraduate

Hi I have graduated the Couch to 5k and have continued to run 5k 3 times a week including 2 Parkruns which I now intend to do as one of my runs each week. Took me a while to get there with Achilles problems but now seems to have settled down. Have worked my way up to 6k now, but 10k still seems a way off! I still haven’t run 5k in under 30mins my Parkrun PB is 30.22 so maybe one day!

Thanks for all the encouragement on here.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Macshoppers

Congratulations and well done!

You are doing well...maybe, shake the runs up a bit... shorter,,, lots of 30 minutes and some longer, see where you get to runs. It is the longer slower runs that help us build up stamina and strength... and the distance and indeed the speed evolves with this.

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grumpygramps_jw

Finaaly completed my 3rd 10min run. Well perhaps not run with an average of 8km/hr!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to grumpygramps_jw

Well done... do you mean you completed your third 30 minute run?

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grumpygramps_jw in reply to Oldfloss

Yes!

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grumpygramps_jw

Yes, I have completed my 3rd 30 min run. Well actually I have done 6 x 30min runs with Laura! Just wondering where to go to next?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to grumpygramps_jw

Well..if you have competed the C25K....then congratulations and well done...!

Consolidation is the name of the game now, as the plan has only just begun the process of building u our running legs and our stamina and strength.

So... shake the runs up, now... some short... some longer... new routes and different surfaces even. Then some, long, slow and steady, see where you get to runs. It is those long runs which build up strength and stamina and distance and speed follow:)

If you fancy moving across to Bridge to 10K.. there is great support and you will know many of us from C25K....

Check this post out too for some great ideas...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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grumpygramps_jw in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you for the advice. I will cross the bridge!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to grumpygramps_jw

See you there... if you take a peek at the January Quest... maybe you can set yourself some simple goals, when you have had a look at where you want to go...:)

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CloudbusterGraduate

Hi I completed couch to 5k last night woohoo! Love the forum. Cloudbuster xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Cloudbuster

Congratulations and well done !

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SMI21Graduate

Hi I completed w9 on 2nd January. Can I have a graduation certificate please. Thank you 🙏🏻

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to SMI21

Congratulations and well done! You print off the certificate yourself..but here's your badge!

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Teejay333Graduate

Hello 👋🏼 happy to say I have completed my W9R3 today 😁

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Teejay333

Congratulations and well done!

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RunemmyrunGraduate

I did it... C25K smashed. Just completed w9r3. I can’t believe I managed it after struggling to get through week one. Thanks for all the support from the forum. Read post most days to give me motivation to keep on going. Couldn’t have done it without you. 😄

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Runemmyrun

Congratulations and well done!

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Letty111Graduate

Hi I graduated today 😊. Very chuffed!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Letty111

Congratulations and well done!

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run_fat_boy_runGraduate

Completed W9R3 today! Next goals are: 5k, maybe a parkrun, 5 miles, ...

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to run_fat_boy_run

Congratulations and well done!

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nmtg9Graduate

I have graduated today. Cannot stop smiling to myself 😁😁😁

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to nmtg9

Congratulations and well done! I can see the smile from here:)

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Fishfinger3Graduate

I graduated yesterday- please could I have a badge. Need to keep it up now!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Fishfinger3

Congratulations and well done!

Dave58 profile image
Dave58Graduate

Just did wk9 run 3. Yippee. Looking forward to getting my badge please

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Dave58

Congratulations and well done!

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Cwtch2018Graduate

Yippee I finally did it ! Today

I'm gobsmacked third time lucky!

Highly recommended 😃🏃‍♂️

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Cwtch2018

Congratulations and well done!

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Cwtch2018Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Diolch - thanks xx

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AndrewH13Graduate

Completed W9R3 today, alongside my wife. (Will get her to sign in separately). These 3 months have flown by. Thanks.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to AndrewH13

Congratulations and well done!

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huszoneGraduate

I have completed W9R3... Thank you for all the support..

Username: huszone

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to huszone

Congratulations and well done!

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BarbaraH4Graduate

I completed today alongside my husband Andrew. Please can I have a badge?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to BarbaraH4

Congratulations and well done!

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GtherunnerGraduate

Hello. May I please have a graduation certificate. I completed run 3 of wk9 this morning & cannot quite believe that I've made it. Running for 60 seconds in week one seemed impossible. I am a total convert to running. I'm as slow as can be but have noticed a real change in my body shape & I love it. I would NEVER have managed this with C25K. What a fabulous programme. Thank you so much. I haven't posted anything but have really enjoyed reading other posts & feeling very much a part of a community. Thank you to everyone for making this possible.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Gtherunner

Congratulations and well done!

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Ploddingmum

Week9 run 3 completed today now feel great! Ploddingmum

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Ploddingmum

Congratulations and well done!

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E27M14Graduate

I did it!! Thanks for all the support. Please can I have the badge 🏅E27M14

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to E27M14

Congratulations and well done!

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GtherunnerGraduate

Thank you.

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Bethk333Graduate

Completed R3 week 9 today... not yet reaching 5k but good to keep this as our next target x 🏃🏼‍♀️

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Bethk333

Congratulations and well done!

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adyimpGraduate

Hi. I ran for 30 mins and got the distance on 23rd Jan. Thanks. I love running now.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to adyimp

Congratulations and well done!

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adyimpGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you. This was it by the way; strava.com/activities/20989.... I meant to post it in my original post.

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SummaMamaTGraduate

Hi! I finished the program on 1/23/19!!!

If you had told me in October when I started that I could actually do this, I would have laughed at you. BUT I CAN!!!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to SummaMamaT

Congratulations and well done!

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FinhamTapGraduate

Hi, I graduated today. So excited and looking forward to receiving my badge. 🤸

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to FinhamTap

Congratulations and well done!

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Dozydora61Graduate

Hi like my user name I am 61 and have not run since the 60s, but I have completed my 3rd 30 minute run today.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Dozydora61

Congratulations and well done!

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Bunny101Graduate

I graduated today! Fantastic programme to follow....if I can do it anyone can! 🏃‍♀️

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Bunny101

Congratulations and well done!

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Maxine2523Graduate

Maxine2523. I have completed w3r3 on Sunday so proud of myself never thought I would do it brilliant app

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Maxine2523Graduate

Hi I think I out the wrong information on it is w9 r3 I completed on Sunday and graduate my user name is maxine2523

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Maxine2523

Congratulations and well done!

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RustykneesGraduate

Hi Oldfloss,

Week 9 run 3 completed this evening. Could I have my graduation badge please.

I’ve not posted on the forum previously but read it everyday for inspiration. Now addicted to running and this forum.

Thanks

Rustyknees

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Rustyknees

Congratulations and well done! We totally rock! Stick around now:)

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2old4thisGraduate

Completed my third 30 minute run this morning. Not quite 5k but I need to leave something to aim for! I really didn't think I could do this. Most exercise I've had for 40 years - I feel great!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to 2old4this

Congratulations and well done!

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2old4thisGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you. Can you please let me know how to download the certificate? Is there a link somewhere?

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K8nnoGraduate

I did it I did it I did it I did it!!!!!!!!!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to K8nno

Congratulations and well done!

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ktsokGraduate

Hello Oldfloss! Here I am, a graduate. Completed 9:3 today 🤩

Username: ktsok

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to ktsok

Congratulations and well done!

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ktsokGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you for all the support and encouragement 🙂

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JinkstrixyGraduate

Hi Oldfloss, i’m Proud to have completed my W9R3 back in December and would love the badge. Thanks so much.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Jinkstrixy

Congratulations and well done!

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SettersGraduate

Three graduation badges for the Setter running group please, that’s Lochlan, Fin and the old dear (that’s me) can’t believe I’ve done this. So happy to finnish run today, cue one very excited elderly female pumping their arms into the air and actually crying with joy. And by chance the music track playing at this auspicious time? Bonny Tyler’s I need a hero, very serendipitous. What a wonderful programme this is, and also what a fantastic forum, thank you for all your input and help along the way, especially admins and Ian the mentor, you are all brilliant to give up so much of your time to help people. Time to open the bubbly!

PS No I didn’t do 5k, but all 3 runs in week 9 done recovering from bit of a cold so that’s my excuse😉but we will get there very, very soon 👍

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Setters

Congratulations and well done!

Cheers! I love a drop of bubbly....

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SettersGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Will send you a virtual bottle or two 😉

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KaybertramGraduate

Thanks oldfloss. Finished my 3rd run of week 9 today. Yippee.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Kaybertram

Congratulations and well done!

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Phoenix_flames21Graduate

It with happy tears that I can tell you that I DID IT!!!!! I COMPLETED C25K!!!! Can't quite believe that I'm saying this, but can I have a graduate badge please 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Phoenix_flames21

Congratulations and well done!

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Fun-freeGraduate in reply to Phoenix_flames21

Superb...hopefully I’m celebrating Friday too...!!! Congratulations 🙋🏻

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PetraTesterGraduate

Congratulations 🏆🏆🏆

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Fun-freeGraduate

Completing w9r3 this Friday...can’t believe I have achieved this!!!! Ran and loved it tonight..oh boy..I’m a runner haha!!

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Phoenix_flames21Graduate in reply to Fun-free

Yay!!🎓🎓🎓

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BeatricefastGraduate

Hi guys. I completed W9R3 on Jan 14 .

Since then I have kept at it and completed my first Park Run .

My plan is to consolidate for 9 weeks trying to increase my pace, doing Park Runs every 2/3 weeks and try to get to 1 hour running. Then who knows! I might bridge to 10k .

Thank you for all your encouragement and support .FB ♥️

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Beatricefast

Congratulations and well done!

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Phoenix_flames21Graduate in reply to Beatricefast

Woooooo hoooooo! Many congratulations! I'm going to brave my first park run on Saturday too.

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BeatricefastGraduate in reply to Phoenix_flames21

You will love it they are all sooo nice ! 🏃‍♀️

Phoenix_flames21 profile image
Phoenix_flames21Graduate in reply to Beatricefast

I think it's the number of people running that is putting me off.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Phoenix_flames21

You're not alone..I did my first one this year..my third year of running. I was not happy...but I survived. The numbers do string out...and it is not too bad. But... Park run does not suit everyone...many of us prefer solo running....so don't worry overly... just slow and steady and see how you go :)

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BeatricefastGraduate in reply to Phoenix_flames21

Just get at the back .. talk to a few folk and Go ! You can sooooo do this BF ♥️🏃‍♀️

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nickhardGraduate

Hi,

nickhard here! I finished the couch to 5k a little while ago. I posted in one of the January graduation posts but thought I'd add one here too! If I could get my badge; that would be brilliant!

Thanks!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to nickhard

Congratulations and well done!

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Helle-belleGraduate

Hello please could I have my Graduation badge? I actually completed C25K last July (in Kingston, Ontario while visiting my sister). I’m still running, and enjoying it! Thank you and best wishes HL11

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Helle-belle

Congratulations and well done!

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micey2Graduate

Just completed my final run am I in the right place for my graduate label next to my name? Thanks

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

It's there..😉

Lovemyrun profile image
LovemyrunGraduate

I have today done wk9r3 I look forward to seeing graduate next to my name! Thanku for a great programme

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Lovemyrun

Congratulations and well done!

This is the Jan badges.. the April One is out there...but I have given you your badge anyway :)xx

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Ladyrunner1Graduate

HI. At long last I have just completed my final run of the Couch to 5k program. What a journey it has been. It’s taken me longer than the 9 weeks but that doesn’t matter to me. I am so chuffed that I have run for 30 minutes without stopping not just once but 3 times!!!Now to keep it up and keep on running!!!!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Ladyrunner1

You're on the January badge site.. but here you are anyway!

Congratulations and well done!

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Ladyrunner1Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Don’t know how that happened.i clicked on the April one. Oh well never mind. Thank you 🙏

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Ladyrunner1

No worries.. congratulations Graduate!

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