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First Post which comes at the end of my competition of C25K! 4 months ago I would drink every day & had been for the best part of 30 years! Things had to change so I took the challenge.. 9 weeks later & 3st 7lbs lighter I managed 5k in 28 minutes! Today on my last 30 min run I carried on & ran 6.3k in 39 mins! C25K has certainly turned my life around πŸ‘

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backintimeGraduate

That's a great life journey, not just a running journey. Well done !

Now you have to ask for your shiny graduate badge !

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LUHANGraduate

What an inspiring journey...you should be so proud of yourself. Congratulations x

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alisonr54Graduate

Well done on turning things around for yourself! πŸ‘ Congratulations on graduating too!

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Big change for the better, congratulations on completing C25K with week 9 run 3 and graduating, well done, great time as well, not too many people graduate in less than 30 minutes. 😊 πŸƒ πŸŽ“

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HeavyFootGraduate

Double even triple congratulations then!

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SarahBrownGraduate

Many congratulations. You should be so proud of yourself x

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Emsworth19Graduate

That’s amazing Rob, well done and congratulations! πŸ₯³

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Hazel10Graduate

That is fantastic - I am so impressed and really happy for you πŸ™‚

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Mozzington

That is amazing well done!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very well done on your lifestyle change. It now, goes on :)

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JaoJao

That’s a wonderful change well done you!

Don’t stop now, think about consolidation runs and maybe Park Run. Keep on going ⭐️

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Serenity0365Graduate

Well done Rob, we are a similar age with similar life experiences. Keep coming back, it works if you work it, so work it you're worth it!

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AtlantaGGraduate

Well done. What an achievement. Keep it up.

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Lifluf

Fantastic! Shows how strong you are. Don't stop now you're doing so well.

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Rob1967Graduate

Wow thanks everyone.. What a lovely friendly place this is! One thing I will say I found hard was I felt I had to hit 5k in 30mins...i prob push myself to hard! I think now I will concentrate on distance without the time count down & enjoy the feeling of been out there! Thank you again.

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Saddler

Well done Rob, that is a very good time. I feel the same, race the clock, that's what it's all about. I won't get to your time, but it feels good trying.

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Bluepup1Graduate

Well done you! Must be really chuffed with yourself and so you should! Fab time too πŸ€— x

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Hayesrunner

Rob, same as that (but without the weight loss). Used the NHS App Drink Free Days and now have 3 of those a week and much reduced alcohol consumption on the others. Combination of wanting to be fit for next run, self esteem and the discipline of the app. But well done to you!

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Pwrc99

Wow that is amazing. Well done.

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MuddledGardenerGraduate

Absolutely amazing! Well done on ALL fronts! What outstanding achievements! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ

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Biddy62Graduate

Fantastic achievements! Inspired by your post. Good luck with your running career πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜Š

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Lavender1962Graduate

Well done! Congratulations on finishing C25k and and your other accomplishments as well! πŸƒπŸ»πŸ˜€πŸŽ‰

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Rustigranny

Well done. U must feel amazing. Keep going. I will encourage others with your amazing story.

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