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We did it!! C25k ✅

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We are.very proud ...... a bit of faffage this morning but we ran through it 🏃‍♂️

So - Cava for me and fresh chicken breasts for Bert and Stan!

I’ll wait till the morning before I start thinking about running plans for the future ..... but I think it will start with at least 3 weeks of running for 30 mins every other day; who knows I might make the magic 5k!!

Thanks to everyone here who has encouraged and motivated ..... even when you didn’t know you were doing it!

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Congratulations, you look so happy! 🍾👏

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StrattersGraduate in reply to

Not sure if it’s happy or smug - but very positive for sure!

Cheers 😎

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happysoulsGraduate

Congratulations to you all! :-) Looks beautiful there on the beach! Enjoy your celebrations!

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StrattersGraduate in reply to happysouls

We definitely will - thank you 🙏

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LaurzmumGraduate

Amazing !! What a feeling it must be. Cava 🎉🍾🥂

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Laurzmum

Yippeee! 🥂🥂

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Jell6Graduate

Congratulations 🍾🍾🎊🎊🎈🎈, is there ever a better time to be smug?😊😊

It looks lovely wherever you are, enjoy the Cava.

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Jell6

I’ll raise a glass to you and the forum - what a great help !

Salud!

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Jell6Graduate in reply to Stratters

🍷😊

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations! Very well deserved treats for you all. Celebrating is the most important thing to think about today, well maybe apart from the football, you achieved something that was impossible a couple of months ago. What you’re thinking re running 30 minutes for 3 weeks or so is the recommended path as it happens... run them until it gets comfortable/easy.

Whatever your next running adventure, rest assured you now have a great base to achieve those goals... and have lots of fun.

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StrattersGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Many thanks - advice truly appreciated.

Is there a footy game on.....😳?

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Stratters

A couple... my wife is really looking forward to this afternoon 😂😂😂

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StrattersGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 enjoy!

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Tinker5393Graduate

Congratulations , enjoy your graduation, that's a very happy face keep running. 😎🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🍾🍾

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Tinker5393

Thanks indeed - I will!

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Polly2810Graduate

🎉🎉🎉🎉 well done!!

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Polly2810

😁

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GranspeedGraduate

Well done, Stratters & Team! 👏🏼🎉🎉🎓🍾🎉 Big journey, safely accomplished. It’s been fun - in its own special way - hasn’t it? My goodness that February podium is getting crowded. 😄👍 Enjoy that cava 🍾💨😊

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Granspeed

Yes indeed - strange to think it was actually fun ...... but you’re right, I honestly didn’t think it possible! A cozy podium for sure 🤣🤣

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Lilgwood

Congratulations 👏🏼 wonderful news!! I’ve still got 4 runs to do, can’t wait to join you in the celebrations 🎉

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Lilgwood

Thank you - only 4 to go ..... excitement must be building!

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Lilgwood in reply to Stratters

Sure is 🙌🏼 congratulations again!

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Time_to_runGraduate

Well Done Stratters, and what a lovely way to finish, on the beach in the sunshine too. Time to celebrate.. Fantastic Job.

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Time_to_run

Thank you - it was a satisfying finish ....... or is it just a beginning?!

Appreciate your support 🙏

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Spikys_mumGraduate

Congratulations! That’s brilliant, well done 🌟 Three to go for me, hope I look as happy as you at the end 😀

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Spikys_mum

I know you will !

Feel great about your achievement 😁

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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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StrattersGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you - I really appreciate the guidance 😁

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SeeJillRunGraduate

Congratulations!! 🎉🎉

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StrattersGraduate in reply to SeeJillRun

Many thanks - I feel great!

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to Stratters

I bet you do!

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Couchpotato2Graduate

YEAH!!!! YOU DID IT !! and you look so well on it (and the dogs), yeah I think you enjoy relaxing a bit and not planning. Incidentally I plan on doing the same, just running for 30 minutes every other day and see after when I'm not so busy. Hope you are partying the night away!

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

Party party party!!!! 🍷🍿🥤🥤🥂🍺

I will get back to the discipline next week - —— honest!

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Stratters

Claro! Mañana...

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

It’s Tuesday you do your grad run? Hope it goes as well as the last few .... know we’ll keep on touch over the next runs. Maybe see you in a marathon (or at least 10k) race at some stage? 😎🤣

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Stratters

Yes I think I’m giving up on doing it tomorrow as too exhausted so will do the official grad run Tuesday!

Yep is business as usual as far as I’m concerned and will be posting here!

Maybe HM? I nearly had a trip to Lloret and coast for work in Summer but can’t do it. Will have to think of another plan!

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

5k , 10k, HM , marathon .... all the same .. you can do them all in time. - as can I - just not rushing! I think i’ll wait till I’m sober before commiting to much more!

Looking forward to your speech on Tuesday!

And don’t forget if you ever want to run in the sun , as a HU supporter You are always welcome to stay here and experience the mozzies and humidity of the Costa Azahar!

Enjoy it 😊

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Stratters

I am mozzie food but I will bear it in mind for sure!

It’s true that if you do a marathon, you’ve ticked all the boxes in one go... but still might start with 10km ;-)

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2

I’m off for a run now, the weather was too lovely

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

I’m excited for you! Will this be the Grad run? Can’t blame you for making the most of good weather.....

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Stratters

It was!

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

Successful and enjoyable?

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Stratters

Successful and mainly enjoyable. Just did a quick post now but will prepare my speech

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

Brilliant! I’ll look out for it 😎

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Fantastic ! So proud of you 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️

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StrattersGraduate in reply to ButtercupKid

That’s so welcomed and kind - thank you🙏

I feel like I’ve all of a sudden met a whole big bunch of new friends! Wow!

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to Stratters

It’s like that here 😄 You’re very welcome x

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StrattersGraduate in reply to ButtercupKid

😁

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DeterminedBearGraduate

Fabulous, well done!

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StrattersGraduate in reply to DeterminedBear

Cheers!

Happy days !!

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pugmummaGraduate

Well done! And on a warm day 😎

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Couchpotato2Graduate

Now look at this photo again and get outside! If I don’t see you’ve done a run tomorrow, I’ll send a message every 10 minutes till you do :-)

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

Thank you! Running shoes at the ready..... Saturday morning has “run” written all over it!

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Stratters

it does. Otherwise you'll be hounded my me (and your hounds)!

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2

oh and just do a fun run to get back into it ;-) tha'ts my advice

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

Sounds like great advice. Running shoes now in the car and hounds are excited!

Well done buddy. That’s brilliant!!

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Couchpotato2Graduate

Stratters I miss you!

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

Miss you too - and the running 😩

Tales of woe here ..... got a nail through my foot on Easter Sunday ...... just about healed and then on Saturday I fell over whilst walking home up the mountain (in the dark) - I’m bruised!

Interesting though - it’s not the physical side I miss - it’s the mental lift and feelings of well being. I hope I can get back to it after I take some Exams this week...... i’ll Have to be up early though, close to 30 degrees now every afternoon 😅

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Stratters

Yeah! Pleased to hear from you but sorry about your tales... I "like" your easter Jesus experience parallel, I hope it's getting better though. It's so true, it's not the fitness, it's how it makes you feel but you'll soon be back at it, although slowly by the sounds of the heat!!

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

Very good spot - I hadn’t even noticed the Jesus connection!!!

I’ll post when I get the running shoes back on 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Stratters

i've also sent you a PM

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

It might well be me ..... but I don’t think messaging is working 🙁

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to Stratters

Oh dear. Sorry this had to be the way you popped back into the frame. 😢 Hope to hear soon that you are back in the relevant shoes. 👍

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StrattersGraduate in reply to Granspeed

Thanks Granspeed - your support will definitely help me back!

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