Week 9... DONE BABY! GRADUATION TIME! πŸŽ‡πŸŽ‰πŸŽ“ - Couch to 5K

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Week 9... DONE BABY! GRADUATION TIME! πŸŽ‡πŸŽ‰πŸŽ“

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WHOO-HOO! πŸŽˆπŸŽ†πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ“

Wow, I don't know what to say... there are so many people I need to thank.

I'd like to thank Michael Johnson, for all his encouragement... he never stopped believing in me. Thanks Michael!

I'd also like to thank all the people in this community for all their fantastic advice and support! It really was amazing to share this journey with you guys... really does feel like we did it together...I promised I wouldn't cry.

Seriously this has been amazing, and I'm recommending C25K and this community to everyone I know. I feel awesome today! Very, very happy! Whoo-hoo!πŸ˜†

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Daznvern profile image
DaznvernGraduate

Well done mate. So pleased for you.

Hope you'll be stopping around here ss well, be nice to hear updates on how your getting on .

Once again well done. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

β€’ in reply toDaznvern

Thanks mate! Yeah I'm not going anywhere, i'll keep you posted. Your turn next Daz! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ“

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DaznvernGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Hopefully next Friday for me mate.

β€’ in reply toDaznvern

I'll make sure I'm on here for it!

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DaznvernGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Cheers mate. I do my runs about late afternoon/early evening. Just back from week8 run3.

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JaoJao

Amazing! You done it! I am so pleased for you! So what’s next? Don’t stop running πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

β€’ in reply toJaoJao

Thanks Jao, I'm looking forward to seeing your graduation post soon! Well, I'm looking to book a 10k in September, so that's the plan. Nice and steady though, no rush.

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JaoJaoβ€’ in reply to

Brave you going for 10k, I hope it goes really well.

I am on track to graduate in June (my birthday present to myself!). My next run is W7R1 πŸ™ˆ

Looking at introducing stretching for the next 3 weeks... so close! so close!

β€’ in reply toJaoJao

You are indeed close! Good luck with Week 7 Jao. Let us know how it goes.

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SaskAlliecatGraduate

Whoohoo! Congrats on a great achievement. Enjoy the next phase of your running journey - spend some time doing 30 minute runs and then when you're ready, you can decide if you want to go further or stay enjoying the 30 minute runs.

β€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

Thanks Sask! Yes it's going to be Parkrun and a couple of runs through the week. Later i'd like to start working my way up to 10k... when I'm comfortable.

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SaskAlliecatGraduateβ€’ in reply to

A great plan!

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Sasquatch19Graduate

Congratulations, it’s a great feeling isn’t it. Enjoy all your future runs .πŸ‘πŸ»πŸŽ‰πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈ

β€’ in reply toSasquatch19

Thank you! It really is amazing. The difference in just 9 weeks, mentally and physically, is absolutely incredible.

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DiscoRunnerGraduate

Just brilliant clubberlang! Many congratulations on such an amazing achievement. I’ve really enjoyed following your journey and I’m sure you’ll nail that 10k in September. What a fantastic way to end the week and begin the weekend - may the awesome feeling keep you buzzing all through it!

β€’ in reply toDiscoRunner

Thanks Disco, you've been posting support from the very beginning, you make this place very welcoming. This is a great community that just makes the whole experience so much easier. Again, many thanks.

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Tbae

Brillant.πŸ‘ŠπŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸŒŸπŸ‘πŸ‘β˜„οΈ

Atb with the beginning of your journey.β˜„οΈπŸ’«πŸ”₯

β€’ in reply toTbae

Thanks Tbae!

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WhatsappGraduate

Well done. The support on here is great, but in the end it was you that got out there and did it!

β€’ in reply toWhatsapp

Thanks Whatsapp!

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TigerBiscuitGraduate

Fabulous achievement, clubberlang. It’s worth all the effort, isn’t it. Onwards and upwards from here. I’m impressed by your ambition to do 10k in September. No holding you back now. 😁 So happy for you. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ’ͺ🏻

β€’ in reply toTigerBiscuit

Thanks Tiger! Well, let's see how it goes ... I can always walk some of that 10k.πŸ˜‚

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TigerBiscuitGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Nah, you’ll nail it, clubberlang πŸ’¨

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HatmanGraduate

Well Done Clubberlang. So pleased for you. Take care now.

β€’ in reply toHatman

Thank you Hatman, looking forward to your graduation post!

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Emlist29Graduate

Huge huge huge congratulations!!! I’ve loved reading your post, so long my they continue.

I’ve had a shaky week 7 but you’re helping me to believe!

Celebrate it style but remember, keep running! x

β€’ in reply toEmlist29

Many thanks Em! I was actually going to leave a comment on one of your older posts to ask how things are going? Haven't seen you post in awhile, hope everything is OK.

Oh yes, I'll definitely keep posting.

REALLY looking forward to your graduation post!

Brilliant clubberlang!! I’ve enjoyed reading your posts, following your journey and appreciated your support. Hang around with us all here for a bit longer so we hear what it’s like on the other side and what you get up to next πŸ˜ŠπŸŽ‰. Well done!

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Thanks Delly, thanks for all the support, I love reading your posts, enjoy your ABBA! I shall keep you posted.

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MbubblesGraduate

Congratulations! πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³πŸ‘

So happy for you. Don’t leave us now, will you? Some of us may need the benefit of your wisdom as a graduate to help us get there too!

β€’ in reply toMbubbles

Thanks Mbubbles, I'm not going anywhere. Lots of people I want to see graduate.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Hey Graduate!!!! You did it... !!! Huge congratulations.... :)

Consolidation comes next.. and then this all goes on...BUT.... for now..bask in the glory and go get that badge!!!

β€’ in reply toOldfloss

Thanks oldfloss and thanks for all the work you do on here.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply to

You are most welcome :) x

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Congratulations on Graduating clubberlang...YOU DID IT!πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Good luck with the next part of your running journey....😊x

β€’ in reply toBluebirdrunner

Thanks blue! 😁

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Buddy34Graduate

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased well done. Did you feel like rocky when you finished πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

β€’ in reply toBuddy34

Thanks buddy, I'm very pleased.πŸ˜„ I did that exact pose when I finished. πŸ₯ŠπŸ˜†πŸ₯Š

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GranspeedGraduate

Superb! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸΌπŸŽ‰ Can’t wait to see where you go. You’ve made a good job of this part. Another Running Addict, I suspect. 🎢🎡🎢

β€’ in reply toGranspeed

Thanks Granspeed, definitely addicted, it feels amazing to be running again. πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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LaurzmumGraduate

Graduation is an amazing feeling !!!!! πŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ πŸ’«πŸ… well done !!!

β€’ in reply toLaurzmum

Thank you! x

Congratulations and very well done. A whole new world of running awaits you- enjoy :)

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Thanks Helen! Yes I'm very excited about it, so many things I want to do.

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DebstonGraduate

WOOHOO and YIPPEEEEEEE!!! I may have something in my eye, graduation buddy! πŸŽ“ πŸ₯‚ πŸ₯‰

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WHOO-HOO! Look at us now! We did it Debs! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ†πŸŽ‡πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“ πŸŽ‡πŸŽ†πŸŽ‰

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madmotherGraduate

YAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!! Well done you!!!!! Amazing acceptance speech too.

It’s been great sharing your journey.

β€’ in reply tomadmother

Thank you! It's only the start of the journey! I couldn't get to the canal pub! πŸ˜₯πŸ˜†

I can next week though! A canal pub pic is definitely coming. 🍻

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madmotherGraduateβ€’ in reply to

I’m waiting to see that!

Meedeb profile image
MeedebGraduate

Brilliant! Huge congratulations. 😁Don’t stray too far. This newbie has really enjoyed your encouraging posts so let us know how you get on in the run up to September.

Happy running and have fun. 😎

β€’ in reply toMeedeb

Thank you Meedeb, I'll most certainly let you know what's happening. And good luck with your journey. I'll keep a look out for your posts!

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notquiteretiredGraduate

aww congratulations you did itπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ well done😊

β€’ in reply tonotquiteretired

Thank you.. Not far away yourself now. You'll be here in no time! πŸ˜ƒ

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Kevtrev

I am so happy for you a well big congrats to you I bet you are so proud of yourself. I have been stopped with a cold so I can’t wait to get back to W7R1 πŸ˜‰πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™‚οΈ

β€’ in reply toKevtrev

Thanks Kev, to be honest I'm glad I got this done today, there's a bug going around. I've been around ill people sneezing on me all week. If I don't get sick, I'll be amazed.

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Kevtrevβ€’ in reply to

Yes there is but I’ve got 3 weeks too go then I’m going to do a parkrun πŸ˜‰πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™‚οΈ

β€’ in reply toKevtrev

Enjoy the rest of your journey Kev! I definitely recommend parkrun, you'll love it.

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Kevtrevβ€’ in reply to

Thank you I will do and I’m looking more forward now to a parkrun πŸ˜‰πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™‚οΈmy local park is Hyde park Tameside just hope they do it there πŸ˜‰

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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.

β€’ in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thanks Ian, thanks for all your advice and all the work you do on here. Very much appreciated. πŸ‘ŠπŸ‘

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IannodaTruffeMentorβ€’ in reply to

I am not really called Ian...........

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ThegirlcandoitGraduate

Fantastic, bet you're over the moon! Well done!

I've got 3 more runs to do and hopefully I'll be joining you in the graduation club πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜†

β€’ in reply toThegirlcandoit

Thank you... There's no doubt about it, you can do it. And I'll see you in the graduation club. πŸ‘πŸ˜ƒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Mike_BravoGraduate

Congratulations 🎊 clubberlang, I look forward to hearing where your running takes you next πŸƒπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

β€’ in reply toMike_Bravo

Cheers Mike, I shall keep you posted.

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Moz2407Graduate

Whooooop! High Five! Nice work dude

Thanks Moz, you'll be here soon fella! πŸ‘Š

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Tinker5393Graduate

Well done, nice badge graduate. Enjoy your running and celebration πŸ˜€πŸΎπŸΎ

β€’ in reply toTinker5393

Thanks Tink.

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MyzinnyboyGraduate

Well done there! I’ve enjoyed your posts, and I’m so pleased for you!

β€’ in reply toMyzinnyboy

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed them... many more to come!

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FranglaiseGraduate

Hey well done you.....massive congratulations....feels amazing, right?

β€’ in reply toFranglaise

It really does. I'm absolutely amazed at what I can do now compared to 9 weeks ago. I've also really enjoyed it.

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FranglaiseGraduateβ€’ in reply to

I think once you learn to enjoy it there is no stopping us. Im now progressing slowly to 10k now i have consolidated 5k for a few weeks....you carry on amazing yourself. I love the graduation badge too...looks great. Have fun consolidating and running for pleasure.

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BeccymGraduate

Well done, welcome to life after couch to 5k. This running thing tends to be a bit addictive. Enjoy your next challenge whatever that may be.

β€’ in reply toBeccym

Thanks Bec, I'm definitely hooked. Sooo many things I want to do. πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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Dottie_DGraduate

Congratulations, it's really great the enthusiasm in your post and its given me a boost of motivation to help me in my last 4 runs of C25K. Now I'm excited to feel as ecstatic as you are when I graduate πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜€

β€’ in reply toDottie_D

It's a great feeling Dot! Week 8!? You're doing great! So close now. I look forward to your graduation post! πŸŽ‡βœ¨πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸŽ‡βœ¨

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