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I did it, just finished, officially a GRADUATE

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So when I read this running plan had been designed for a fifty-something mum, I thought that’s me, so no excuses. It’s been so rewarding to pass each milestone, I started with the attitude that if I only get as far as a week 2 run then so be it, at least I’ll be exercising 3 times a week and that’s a good thing. But here I am, I finished run 3 of week nine, covering 4K not 5 but who cares I can run for 30 minutes and that was impossible when I started. Thank you to my work colleague who first introduced me to the app and thank you to everyone who posts on here, I now hope my post will inspire anyone at the beginning of their journey to carry on, you will get there. I feel AMAZING : )

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CharliesMum11Graduate

Congratulations! Doesn't it just feel amazing?! The programme really works. Happy running. :)

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate in reply toCharliesMum11

Thank you, it really does work, I have really amazed myself, now to aim for a park run!!

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CharliesMum11Graduate in reply toNewtsandfrogs

That's what I'm hoping to do soon. Bit too windy for me today though!

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate in reply toCharliesMum11

Yeah and my local park run has quite a few steep hills so I need to take my time and prepare for those, I think a few walking sections will be needed!

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Congratulations it’s a huge achievement

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks I’m so proud of myself, it’s been hard but so rewarding

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply toNewtsandfrogs

Be proud you have earned that pride

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SkegGraduate

Well done. Yesterday was my first run without a trainer in my ear, different. Good luck on your continuing running journey.

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate in reply toSkeg

Thank you next step work towards park run

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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.

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thanks, your guide is very helpful, will definitely check out some of the links

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Buddy34Graduate

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

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate in reply toBuddy34

Really happy, thank you

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate

Thanks I feel great

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

You have inspired me to continue! Well done 👍 You are amazing

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate in reply toAnnieapple

Keep going, slow and steady and you will get there, good luck.

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Comfortnotspeed

Well done! What an amazingly positive attitude. 👏👏👏👏🎓🤩🤩🤩

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate in reply toComfortnotspeed

Thanks I’m feeling great now, I’ve realised it’s all about pace not speed or distance

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing C25K with week 9 run 3 and graduating, well done now go and celebrate in style. 😊 🏃 🎓

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate in reply toAlMorr

Thank you

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