Well after 27weeks, (I started on July 4th) I finally graduated! The reason it has taken so long is two fold, A) I'm 72 and I still thought I could run like I did when I was 17! B) lots of niggling injuries, Pulled muscles, achilles tendon pulled, then tendonitis, etc.,etc., and NOT taking notice to SLOW DOWN!
It's been an interesting journey, and thanks to all who have offered encouragement along the way and the advice given throughout this excellent forum. I can't thank you enough. So anyone who may be on here as a newbie, TAKE NOTE of the advice given here, and if at the age of 72 I can succeed, then so can you!
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Well done!
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Very well done, John... really pleased for you fella, now bask in the glory of Graduation.
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Thank you Andy, never thought to ask, did the code work?
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Hi John... unfortunately the code would not work due to the Pulseroll being in the Christmas sale, but I bought it at a good price, so no worries.
I ran a steady 6k on Friday and used the Pulseroll as part of my warm down, it really does help with the aches and pains.
So thanks once again for the recommendation.
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Fabulous!!! Congratulations runner! 🏅🌟
Enjoy your acheivement and your new ability to the full 💪😁
I can't wait to see where it takes you 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
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Thank you, Think I would like to do your 10k course next. Will consolidate first🤗
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Brilliant - very happy to bask in your success!
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Very 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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Thank you, think I will try the 10k eventually
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Well done ! Better late than never 🕺🏻
I made the same schoolboy error!
I think it’s a man thing 😀
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Nope, I have a wannabe greyhound leaping about inside sabotaging me lol
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Thank you, definitely, I rarely read the instruction manuals😂
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Excellent news ! Well done you 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Thank you ButtercupKid, you must be getting close to the end now too, keep us informed!
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A while to go yet - in one more run I’ll have finished week 6. Nil desperandum, whatever that means 😄
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You've seen how long it's taken me, it doesn't matter when you finish as long as you keep going! So keep it up, you'll get there, I have every faith in you!
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Thanks johnt. No plans to give up now 😀
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That’s brilliant, well done JohnT!!! 🥳
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Slow and steady wins the race! I think you’ll inspire lots of people to keep going
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Thank you, it's been frustrating at times, with all the niggles etc., but I was determined to do it. Now for the 10K😱
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Many congratulations-wonderful achievement😊. Life begins at 72!
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Thank you, it's been frustrating at times, with all the niggles etc., but I was determined to do it. Now for the 10K😱
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Great stuff!
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Excellent! You had setbacks but kept coming back and look at you now - wonderful!
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Fabulous! Well done you 🏆🏆🏆
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Congratulations to you. Inspiration that’s for sure. Don’t stop now 👣👣🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️
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Thank you, I won't ,10K next stop after consolidation
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Fabulous achievement, it feels good to get to the end of this journey, onwards and upwards for you now👍
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Well done that Man 🎉🎉🎉🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️😊
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Awesome job johnt46! Congratulations 👏🏻
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Simply brilliant. Well done.
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Well done John, well done indeed! 😂🎉🎉🎉🍻👍
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Massive Congratulation John. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😄😄
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Superb achievement! Well done
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Well done John!
Fantastic achievement 🎉🏅
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johnt46 Graduate in reply to Hidden 6 years ago Thank you
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Fabulous congratulations !!!
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