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I’ve Graduated- proof this programme works!

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I was so unfit (aged 40) that I am not exaggerating that I was worried about the increase to 3 minutes running! Now I can run 30 without stopping. The last 5 minutes was a struggle and I only did 4.3k but I did it! First parkrun tomorrow- a tad nervous to run the whole 5k but I’ve noticed in the last 3 weeks I’ve gone from 12mins 40 seconds a mile to 10 minutes 30- if Soneone as allergic to excercise as me can do it- anyone can!!

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Stephen_UKGraduate

Well done!

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Buddy34Graduate

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased well done 😊😊👏👏

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations to you Windle40 on completing C25K with week 9 run 3 and graduating, well done.

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message on the May graduate post in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃 😊

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backintimeGraduate

Congrats ! Well done !

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damienairGraduate

Congratulations and very well done to you for your great achievement. Enjoy Parkrun tomorrow morning. You’ll love it. Bring your barcode and don’t run off too fast. You’ll have no problem completing it as you will be pulled along by other runners and volunteers who will cheer you on.

Damien

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DebstonGraduate

Blooming well done, Windle40 - congratulations 🎊 🥂 🥉 on graduating C25K! And no more "only" about running 4.3km,that's more than I have managed so far! Enjoy Parkrun - I am doing my first one tomorrow too!

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Windle40Graduate in reply to Debston

Good luck for tomorrow!!

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DebstonGraduate in reply to Windle40

Thanks, I feel a bit nervous about it, even though I know that is silly! It's at Bedgebury Pinetum which is beautiful but rather hilly!

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Windle40Graduate in reply to Debston

I’m going to one in Oldham with my sister who is much fitter- I’m nervous too but hoping it’s flat! I have only ever run on the flat before!

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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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