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They are happy tears though because I've only gone and graduated! I crossed the finish line to Def Leopard's "Animal" and in my new funky leggings too!

I have just read back over all my posts on here. I made myself document almost every one and I'm glad i did. It confirms what an achievement today has been and shows just how great the c25k program is.

Feel oddly elated and bereft at the same time. I feel like i have grown up and have flown Jo and Laura's nest and now have to make my way alone in the big wide world. Eeeek!

Massive thanks to everyone on this forum who has supported and encouraged me along the way. Especially notquiteretired who is pulling me onto the podium as i write this! You have been my rock!

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Stephen_UK profile image
Stephen_UKGraduate

Huge congratulations to you! It’s such an achievement and you should be proud.

Have a good rest and then maybe try a Parkrun?

Great photo too.

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toStephen_UK

Thank you! Yes i think Parkrun will be my next goal 😊

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JaoJao

Well done you! Welcome to the graduate club, you’ve done so well to get this far. Once this win has soaked in start reading about consolidation, park runs, its amazing taking these next steps, the journey continues!

The Post c25k faq blog is a good read xx

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toJaoJao

Thank you and thanks for the advice. I will look into all that shortly.....need to have a direction now!

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Couchpotato2Graduate

Congratulations! Wonderful achievement and I’m sure helped in by these fab leggings:-)

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toCouchpotato2

Thank you! Yes the leggings certainly helped to carry me along!

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Vintage61Graduate

Congratulations, so well done πŸ‘πŸ»

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toVintage61

Thank you so much 😊

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Well done L-j that’s a brilliant achievement! Don’t desert us forever will you? I’ve loved reading your posts! And we need to know how those leggings get on - they’re fantasticπŸ˜€. I’d love to try them but I really don’t think the world is ready for my legs in something that jazzy! Functional black bottoms for me for a while I fear! Best wishes for your continued running adventure!

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toOldgirlruns

Thank you Oldgirlruns and thankyou for all the support you have given me. I won't be going anywhere, I'm relying on you lot to keep me keeping on!

Don't be afraid to try funky leggings, they make you go faster and further! πŸ˜‰

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Yey!!!!!massive congratulations to you, what you've achieved is amazing...enjoy the feeling and enjoy the rest of your running journey!!! Woo hoo...you're a proper runner now as Laura would say!!!

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toMummycav

Thank you so much! I never, ever thought I would become a proper runner but......I think I might be!!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toLindsey-joy

You def are x

Well done You!!!. Congratulations on graduating and those leggings are something else lolπŸ‘Œ. I'm cuffed to bits for ya 😁✌

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Thanks GMAN! You've been a great cheerleader over these last few weeks and i really appreciate it.

Have you sorted your funky leggings yet? You haven't got long left to get them! Don't let me down! πŸ˜‰πŸ€£

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Might give the leggings thing a miss ,as I'm not going to beat those bad boys which you brought πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚. But if I do stumble cross a nice pair then I just might be tempted πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚. Watch this space ✌.

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Hahaha! That's the first timeI've heard you admit defeat! 🀣🀣🀣

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I have my limits you know 🀣🀣🀣🀣

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sTrongFuseGraduate

Well done. Now time for a well earned celebration, or two..

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply tosTrongFuse

Thankyou! Barbeque and a glass of wine tonight 😊

sTrongFuse profile image
sTrongFuseGraduateβ€’ in reply toLindsey-joy

Excellent. Sadly I have to be good tonight as I've got Race For Life tomorrow.

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply tosTrongFuse

Good luck! Hope it goes well πŸ˜ŠπŸ…

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damienairGraduate

Congratulations and very well done to you for your great achievement. I love your funky leggings. Very cool. Keep running it’s amazing.

Damien

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply todamienair

Thanks Damien!

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased well done πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ‘

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toBuddy34

Thank you! Yes, i am over the moon! Thanks for your support along the way, much appreciated 😊

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Moonkittens

Huge congratulations that's amazing, great leggings and music too ;-)

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toMoonkittens

Thank you! I bought these leggings especially for this graduation run and i love them, problem is the company that makes them has loads if other ones i love and i might have become a bit addicted!

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Bluepup1Graduate

WTG! Really pleased for you! πŸ€— x

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toBluepup1

Thank you! 😊

Whoo hoo! Congratulations Lindsey! Loving the psychedelic pirate leggings. You’re never alone, you’ve got us right here. I’ve really enjoyed your running journey, long may it continue. Stick around and let us know how you’re doing.πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ŠπŸ˜ƒ

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Thank you for all your support along the way Clubberlang. I really don't think I would have been able to motivate myself past week three if it hadn't been for all of you! I will definitely be sticking around!

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Absolute pleasure. πŸ‘Š

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BluetortoiseGraduate

Congratulations on your graduation I bet your feeling amazing.Love the leggings and choice of music enjoy your achievement and all your new running adventures πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toBluetortoise

Thank you! I need a good rock tune to run too. I tried a talky podcast on one run which was a disaster. I think I need a beat!

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WindozeGraduate

Awesome work Lindsy-joy!! Dont forget to get your graduate badge 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toWindoze

Thank you! I got the badge...it's my pride and joy!

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backintimeGraduate

Woo hoo...so happy for you ! Jump on the podium with those leggings on ! Get your badge

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply tobackintime

Thankyou! And thanks for all the support you have given me along the way 😊

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backintimeGraduateβ€’ in reply toLindsey-joy

More than welcome - carrying on to consolidation ?

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply tobackintime

Not too sure what that is tbh?

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backintimeGraduateβ€’ in reply toLindsey-joy

Just keeping running for 30 minutes for 3 weeks or so to give your body a chance to get used to running for that long before moving on to other things. IannodaTruffe has a great post in the C25K+ part ofnthe pinned posts

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply tobackintime

Thanks i will check it out 😊

Debston profile image
DebstonGraduate

Oh my, those leggings are FANTASTIC, worth waiting for though the suspense has been killing us all! More importantly, well done you, congratulations 🎊 πŸ₯‚ πŸ₯‰ πŸŽ“ πŸƒ πŸ† on completing the C25K programme, the running world is your oyster now. I was just reading your bio, where you said that C25K felt unobtainable to you... Think you might need to add a little update on there because you have gone and done it missus! ☺

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toDebston

Thanks Debston! Your pearls of wisdom during my c25k journey have been invaluable 😊

Think I might have started a bit of a legging addiction for myself.....I've seem ones with little green aliens on and i think i might neeeeed them!!

Debston profile image
DebstonGraduateβ€’ in reply toLindsey-joy

πŸ˜‚ Well of course you do!

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toDebston

Thanks for confirming! They can be my consolidation leggings.....I'm on the case.....after pay day 🀣

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MuddledGardenerGraduate

Congratulations!!! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ You did it! How fabulous is that? Please stick around! I love reading your posts, and I want to know how you progress! Well done again!

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toMuddledGardener

Oh im not going anywhere Muddled! I need to stick on here with my vrb's to keep motivated! Can't wait to see you cross the line later this week!

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MuddledGardenerGraduateβ€’ in reply toLindsey-joy

I hope you’re keeping my place warm on the podium! πŸ˜ƒ

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toMuddledGardener

Absolutely! I will be there to help you up!

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MuddledGardenerGraduateβ€’ in reply toLindsey-joy

Thank you! 😁

Granspeed profile image
GranspeedGraduate

πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸΌπŸŽ‰ Well done. Enjoy the glow. You really earned that graduation badge! πŸ˜„πŸ‘

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toGranspeed

Thank you. I must admit that I've thoroughly enjoyed the challenge 😊

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notquiteretiredGraduate

awww Lindsey my lil VRB , saved you a place here on the podium well done πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ…πŸΎ , I knew we could do this, good job I wore the shades😎🀣

You have been a constant support on this programme cheers for that 😊

enjoy your graduation you earned it well done

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply tonotquiteretired

Thank you! You have quite virtually dragged me along behind you 🀣🀣 Thanks for saving me a space!

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Percyp73Graduate

Wow! An absolutely massive well done to you. What s fantastic achievement. What are your plans next? X

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toPercyp73

Thank you! Well i guess its the three consolidation runs and then i might gradually increase my running time until i actually make the full 5 km then take it from there. How are you getting on?

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Percyp73Graduateβ€’ in reply toLindsey-joy

Yes I'm nowhere near 5k yet! Planning on redoing Wk8r2 tomorrow 🀞Ooh loving the 'graduate' next to your name!

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TeeBeddersGraduate

This is absolutely AMAZING news! So over the moon to come on here this morning and see this. WOW! Huge huge well done! And also.. those leggings! 🀀🀀 I love them! Look at you with your graduate badge 😍 xx

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toTeeBedders

Oh bless you! Thank you for your lovely words!

How are you? Are the knees feeling any better?

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TeeBeddersGraduateβ€’ in reply toLindsey-joy

I’m doing so much better thank you for asking. Did my first run in two weeks this evening and I’m feeling much stronger 😁

Oh and I double confirm.. alien leggings are NNEEEEDDDEEDDD xx may I ask where the ones you have posted are from please? X

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toTeeBedders

Brilliant news! So glad you are back 😊

The leggings are from Lucy Locket Loves which is on line. I have posted a link further down.....there is a sale on at the moment too πŸ˜‰

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TeeBeddersGraduateβ€’ in reply toLindsey-joy

Legend. Thank you! ☺️😘

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MeepmumGraduate

Fantastic result Lindsey, we can all consolidate together, go you, and I am suffering SEVERE legging envy now πŸ˜‚πŸ˜πŸ™‹

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toMeepmum

Thank you! Yes, we can be consolidation buddies! Must admit i am a little bit too in love with my leggings! They even have a big zip pocket at the back.....when i saw that it almost sent me over the edge with excitement 🀣🀣🀣

I got them here locketloves.com/

Meepmum profile image
MeepmumGraduate

My debit card is sprinting away, I must follow πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ€£

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Lindsey-joyGraduateβ€’ in reply toMeepmum

🀣🀣🀣

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