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So... just back from lovely North Devon holiday. These headphones have arrived. In April I couldn’t run a bath. I now appear to own headphones, a Garmin, running shoes and have my first 5k medal. Even fitted in a parkrun on holiday. And I post this not for well dones but a big smackeroo of a THANK YOU to all you guys who have been so kind, supportive, encouraging, funny, wise, motivational and just all round flippin awesome. C25K has genuinely changed my life and I will be forever grateful. Awwww you guys!!! 🥰🥰🥰

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

Great post and well done you!! 👍✅👏🌟

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Vintage61Graduate in reply to Annieapple

Thx but couldn’t do it without you 😊

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Buddy34Graduate

You're so lovely. Now you've got all the gadgets you have to keep going. Well done you 😊😊

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Vintage61Graduate in reply to Buddy34

Exactly. Thx Buddy for your support😊

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CAFC62Graduate

You should rename yourself Inspector Gadget !!!

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DebstonGraduate

Well, if you don't want "well dones" then tough - WELL DONE YOU! You're doing amazing.

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Vintage61Graduate in reply to Debston

Now, what did I say??? Thx Debston 😊

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AliHCGraduate

❤️ Lovely Post ❤️

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Really well done, especially a run on holiday!

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Vintage61Graduate in reply to BrummyC

Thx, I’m still shocked myself 🤣

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate

Lots of lovely winter running gear to buy now, to add to your collection 😈

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Vintage61Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl

Stop it! ..... any recommendations? 😆

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate in reply to Vintage61

Well since you ask 😁 my favourite is Ron Hill, my first buys were marks and sparks which were fine for shorter distance but I'm replacing gradually. The Ron Hills are better on the longer runs for wicking and temperature control. I've got a top from decathlon which has been great, but I'm now getting seam rub on my arm. The search begins, I'll let you know how I get on.

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Vintage61Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl

Wicking?????

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate in reply to Vintage61

Takes the sweat away from your skin so you stay feeling dry (not quite so sweat-soaked😳). Hark at me, I'll ask them for a commission! This isn't an extensive test, I got the Ron Hills and really liked them (available from John Lewis so I can click & collect from waitrose, oh yes!) My m&s ones feel hot and sweaty after twenty minutes.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Aw, what a lovely post...I have those headphones, or something similar and I love them. With all the gadgets there’s no stopping you!

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Piggy44Graduate

Best post I’ve ever read ❤️ a massive big up to you 👏🏼 WELL DONE 🏃‍♀️ so inspirational 😘

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Run46Graduate

How have you got on with the headphones Vintage? I'm thinking of getting some 🤔

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Vintage61Graduate in reply to Run46

I love them! Really easy to use and less fiddly than my iPhone ones. Only thing is I might need to put some padding over my ear as they do rub a little bit, probably just need to get used the feel of them. Would definitely recommend 👍🏻

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Run46Graduate in reply to Vintage61

Great thanks...which ones are they?

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Vintage61Graduate in reply to Run46

Tayogo bone conduction. Around £30. Not mega expensive ones but wanted to see how I got on with them. Got chatting to a lady at 5k event couple of weeks ago and she’d had her set for a couple of years with no problem.

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Run46Graduate in reply to Vintage61

Thanks, I'll have a look at that...at that price I won't have to wait until Christmas 😉

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backintimeGraduate

Oooh....I caved and bought some cos I can't wear regular earphones (ear eczema from sensitivity to whatever earphones are made of ).

You are doing amazingly well, I'll add my well done to deb's one.

Enjoy your gadgets and keep running !

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Vintage61Graduate in reply to backintime

Thank you, bit crocked at mo but not for long all being well 🙏

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Too bad. Well done you!!!

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