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I only went and did it! W9R3

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Fabat50Graduate
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There were certainly times when I didn't think I would be writing this post but today I feel stupidly proud of myself. Finally completed 3 x 30min runs! When I was struggling at week 3 to get past 3 minute runs who would have thought I could even get here - not me for sure. It has taken me about 15 weeks rather than 9 (but who is counting), I am nowhere near 5k in 30mins (but who cares) and I am running slowly (but as a supportive colleague said to me recently I am still running 100 times faster than the person on the couch!).

So what next - Parkrun, then work up to being able to run the whole Parkrun? Who knows but right now I feel I can achieve anything.

Thank you to all you fabulous supportive people. This forum has really helped - I don't think I have ever come across such a positive, helpful supportive group of people. I will definitely stay on here to carry on experiencing that positivity and hopefully I can help others too. This programme really works!

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notquiteretiredGraduate

aww Fabat50, congratulations graduating, well done 🏅🍾🏃‍♀️😊

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Buddy34Graduate

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

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Well done Fabat50, a fantastic achievement!👏🥳

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backintimeGraduate

brilliant! well done!

don't forget to ask for your graduation badge

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BarbieWGraduate

Very well done Fabat!

As you said, who's counting - you did it!

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TuxCatLadyGraduate

Congratulations! It's a wonderful feeling isn't it? 😊 I would very much recommend Parkrun. Such a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. There are loads of people that run-walk and every possible speed and ability so I guarantee you won't feel out of place. Have fun! 🏃‍♀️🥇

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CandyCoolGraduate

Wow!!! 👍👍Many congratulations 🥳🥳🎉🥳that is brilliant news x

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GranspeedGraduate

Brilliant. 🎉👏🏼🎉 Well done on your Fab achievement. Enjoy the glow. And do stay around - I think it’s the genuine fellow-feeling & understanding that helps make this forum so positive. 💕

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MuddledGardenerGraduate

Congratulations! Wonderful job! 🎉🎉🎉

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AtlantaGGraduate

Brilliant - well done. It's amazing what can be achieved in just a few weeks.

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Lindsey-joyGraduate

Congratulations! 👏👏👏🏅🏅🏅

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DebstonGraduate

Wow, well done you clever thing! Woohoo and congratulations 🎊 🎉 🎈 🏃 🎓 🥉 🏆! Glad to hear that you're sticking around and I look forward to hearing about your post graduation running.

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Fabat50Graduate in reply to Debston

Thank you. And thanks for your support. Doing a little celebrating this evening 🎉

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Coco-MajorGraduate

I am so happy to read this post.!! Well done Fatbat 👏🏻👏🏻 You’ve persevered and reached your goal..fantastic achievement 😊💪🏼 You have every right to be proud of yourself...🎉🏃🏽‍♀️🏆 enjoy that feeling 😊

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Fabat50Graduate in reply to Coco-Major

Thanks Coco-Major. and thank you for all your support. Hope you are still recovering well from your injury.

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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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LynshGraduate

Congratulations on graduating 🎓 🏃

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LaurzmumGraduate

Well done fellow graduate 🎓 its a great feeling 🏅🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️👟

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RichardA_NPGraduate

Great achievement! Well done..

Absolutely fabulous!! Well done and congratulations!! Enjoy your first Parkrun 😊

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AgentmayGraduate

Congratulations 🏃‍♀️🏆🎉

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Excellent 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ So proud of you ! Don’t forget to list “perseverance” as a strength on your CV 😄

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Sarah1cGraduate

Well done and congratulations. Lots of hard work paid off. Great result x

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