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Cath400Graduate
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Well, it's taken nearly 15 weeks but finally completed Week 9 Run 3 this morning and absolutely amazed at myself. I have learnt/achieved a few things in that time:

1) It is actually possible to jog slower than I normally walk (the only way I could finish this programme)

2) After trying out many different shades of red I have decided that tomato red is the perfect facial colour for me

3) I never knew that running shoes could cost so much (but are worth every penny)

4) More importantly, I have stopped worrying what I look like (believe me it's very different to the graceful athletic image I have in my head) and not to worry about what other people think. I have done this for me, and only me

5) If I can do this, anyone can. Its not about pace or distance or passing or failing. It's about doing this wonderful programme in a way that suits you, in the length of time you need and feeling this amazing, buzz from finishing.

Onwards and upwards...

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate

Congratulations Cath400 and welcome to the slow runners club!

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CharliesMum11Graduate

Congratulations on your graduation! Such a great achievement. Happy running :)

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Rolo3

Congratulations and well done. I chose tomato red for my face too. 🥵

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Buddy34Graduate

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

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see September 2019 graduation badges and leave a message there that you've graduated 😊

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

Cath you are amazing!! Congratulations!! You are a graduate!

Well done🎈🔔🎉✅🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

Cath you are amazing!! Congratulations!! You are a graduate!

Well done🎈🔔🎉✅🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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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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LeeUGraduate

Cath400, well done! You need to get the graduate badge next to your name now, there is a pinned post on the right hand side of the page.

There is nothing wrong with being slow! You are a graduate and a runner, congratulations!

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Maz1234Graduate

Congratulations and well done

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Cath075Graduate

Well done. I also jog slower than I walk!

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sl42Graduate

Congratulations 🎉

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations, now go and celebrate, well done Cath400

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JazzyrunnerGraduate

Woo hoo! Well done, congratulations, enjoy the celebrating! 👏🏻🏃🏼‍♀️👏🏻🏆

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Seaside22Graduate

Congratulations, Cath400. I can identify with every one of your comments! Enjoy being a graduate.

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Myankles

Fabulous only this morning i was thinking. Can i run any slower ..... well done Cath400 an inspiration to us all x

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JaoJao

Well done, that’s amazing xx

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potat

Thanks for making me laugh. Very reassuring. I started the programme today and yes , I struggled but I will persevere.

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AdsumGraduate

Very many congratulations to you, @Cath400. You did it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻💪🏻

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Twinkle9Graduate

What a fabulous post! Well done you Cath400. It’s a fabulous feeling isn’t it.😁👏👏🙌🙌🥂🥂🍾🍾🍾

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Puppy-loveGraduate

Congratulations! I agree with everything you’ve said including tomato red being the colour to wear. I’ve opted for very over ripe deep red Italian tomato. Happy running. 👏👏

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Mark1909Graduate

Congratulations ! Welcome now you are a graduate runner ! I am starting my graduate runs tomorrow too 👍

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