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Omg I graduated this afternoon.

Let me just tell you what an amazing thing this is!

I was diagnosed with MS when I was 19 and was in a wheelchair! I’m now 48 years young and running has not only been hard.... sometimes because of the MS it feels like I have a shoe full of stinging bees! The pain in my face and arm plus the fatigue after a run has sometimes been unbearable... but I did this for me! This was me sticking 2 fingers up to MS! It has been amazing and I love it! Thank you C25K for helping me on this amazing journey. Don’t ever let anyone, including yourself, tell you that you can’t do it!

I did it! Yep I’m crying now because I’m so so proud of myself!

Apologies for going on, but today has been one hell of a day! ❤️ Good luck to anyone else on your own personal journey xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

... and we cry with you... A massive WELL DONE... does not seem enough... !

You are on the way and the running has just begun.... go get that badge!!!

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Thank you so much! ❤️

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Click on the link GRADUATE!!!!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

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FionaLambGraduate

That it amazing 😉 what a feeling. Well done 😘

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Wiggy-GiggyGraduate

Amazing stuff! Many many congratulations 💕💕💕

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations Spercy22, a very inspiring post from you, although Oldfloss knows that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated you must tell her personally at the April graduate post in the pinned posts on the right side of the April healthunlocked C25K home page, to get the word Graduate 🎓 and badge next to your username.

Once again congratulations on graduating from C25K. 😊 🏃

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suegraceGraduate

Bloody well done! You have given me a kick up the backside!!

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Just do it for yourself xx

Amazing; you are an inspiration. Doing this against the odds and telling MS to do one. You should be proud+++ and a few tears are definitely in order! Where next?.... :)

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Anything is possible xx

Wow! Bloody amazing!! Well done you.

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Thank you so much

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Well it’s true! Very inspirational to be honest. You have basically said there is pretty much no excuse. 👍😊

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There is always an excuse but do it for you and amaze yourself xx

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So true. 😊 are you planning park runs?

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Lol at the moment I’m living in France for 6 months so just enjoying running in the sunshine. May think about park runs when I’m back in the U.K. x

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Lovely. I used to frequent southern France a lot when younger. Beautiful country. Better weather than old Blighty too! I’m sure you can fine some rural track. 😎

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Aspire24Graduate

Wow full credit to you. And there’s us whinging a bit as it’s hard without all your additional hurdles. Full of admiration 👍

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Very many congratulations to you on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You have proved you are a gutsy lady and have all our fullest respect.

Keep running, keep smiling.

in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thank you x

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primaballerina

Wow - what an inspiration! Kudos to you on your Graduation day - long may you KEEP RUNNING! Well done. x

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Thank you xx

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Magic ! So proud of you 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Thanks x

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smcl2212Graduate

Wow that’s fantastic! And what an inspiration to everyone. Congrats!

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Thanks x

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Puffin01

Don't apologise just be proud of yourself so very proud .

For a newbie like me only completed one run this is the type of inspiration we need . So thanks from me !!

Life can be so tough but with determination you can take it on and win 🏆 !!

in reply toPuffin01

Go for it and smash it! It will be hard and at times you’ll feel like giving in, but believe you can do it xx

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Wow... I think I need a moment to think about just how awesome you are.

Most people with that diagnosis almost 30 years ago would want to fight against the increasing debilitation, but to do this after battling it for all those years... I’m struggling to find the words. I’ll go back to wow! Just wow!

Have a good celebration... enjoy consolidation and all your future running adventures. You’re a walking, no, running victory and an inspiration to many reading your post and everyone who knows you. Amazing.

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Elfe5Graduate

That is absolutely wonderful 🎉🎉👏👏👏🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ - thank you for sharing your inspiring story with us. 😄 Now to find a structure that works for you for the next part of your running adventure! 😀

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micey2Graduate

What courage and determination so amazing, we’ll done!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

It seems an inadequate thing to say but congratulations! If anyone deserves their graduate badge, you certainly do!! I hope you continue to enjoy your running!

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Run_Mummy_RunGraduate

So amazing, well done. Such an inspiration!

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Karennewme

Absolutely amazing, well done 😊

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