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So there’s the beginning of the new me. Big hug to you all for getting me so far. Started as a chain smoker, gasping for air in my W1, two months later I am running 5k within 30 min, and I’ve been smoke free for 47 days. And thank you Mr Johnson for being next to me.

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SarigneGraduate

Amazing! Well done!!

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ChampagneshufflerGraduate

What an amazing success story. Keep up the good work.

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JaniceG68Graduate

That’s so good. Well done! 😊🏃🏻‍♀️

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

It's the end of the programme for you but still early days of the new you! Long may it continue! 🎓🏅

Enjoy your fantastic acheivement and your new ability 👍😉

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Buddy34Graduate

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased well done and also smoke free that's great 😊😊👏👏👏👏

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backintimeGraduate

2 great achievements, well done !

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MalaymumGraduate

Wow! 5K too! I finished but am nowhere near 5K. That’s next for me...

Congratulations!

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BarbieWGraduate

Many congratulations Tony on 2 great achievements. Hope you feel grand, and can continue your journey!

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RachelcanrunGraduate

Well done!! Amazing journey 😊

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NanarunrunGraduate

Brilliant! Well done 😊

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BeccymGraduate

Wow, 5k at week 9. Not many manage that. Well done

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MeedebGraduate

Well done and congratulations. That’s brilliant with the smoking bet you’re feeling fab.

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GranspeedGraduate

Superb. 🎉👏🏼🎉 What a triumph. Well done you and congratulations.

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DebstonGraduate

Fantastic stuff! Congratulations and woohoo! 🎊 🥂 🥉 🎓

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JerichomileGraduate

Wow! 🏆💐👏! You have absolutely seized this and rocked it. So happy for you. You started as a non running smoker and now you’re a non smoking runner 👍 enjoy that feeling, you’ve found your mojo. Let us know how you go from here and happy running

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Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling.

Wow!! You have completed an amazing run for your graduation. You must be chuffed to bits!! 😃

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