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Never run since I left school I’ve completed couch to 5k wow so pleased from size 22 at my heaviest to size 12 in 2 years so happy - I’m 52 years old

Go for it

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SueAppleRunGraduate

That’s an amazing achievement well done

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Lesley3696 in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you x

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Buddy34Graduate

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased and what an amazing weight loss. 😊😊👏👏👏👏

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Dexy5Graduate

My goodness. Just the weight loss will make you feel fitter but you’ll never regret doing c25k. Well done you.

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Lesley3696 in reply to Dexy5

Thanks x

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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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Lesley3696 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks x

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RunawayBettyGraduate

Wow, what an achievement! Well done you, and congratulations on your graduation! 😃👏🎊🏅

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Lesley3696 in reply to RunawayBetty

Thanks x

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GrannyhugsGraduate

Congratulations go grab that graduation badge and wear it with pride. Keep up the good work.

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GranspeedGraduate

🎉👏🏼🎉 Amazing progress. Well done!

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Astra5Graduate

Fantastic achievement- continue and keep up the dedication and all your family and friends will celebrate with you 🍎🍐🍊🍏🍌

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cameldoc1

Awesome well done you spread the word you will inspire others.....keep it going set yourself a new goal for 2020

Your amazing👍🏼👍🏼😊😊

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RaspberrypinkGraduate

That’s brilliant. Well done. Bet you feel amazing! 😊

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Lesley3696

I do & thank you

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RunningdumplingGraduate

Well done Lesley3696, just goes to show what an impact exercise can have on weight and overall health. More than that, how you feel every day. It’s not about how you look, but for me (I have a similar story), but that I have so much more energy

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SlinkymalinkiGraduate

Wow! Congratulations all round! 🎉 You are obviously a very determined person and it has paid off - you must be on top of the world! What's next? Keep us updated and enjoy lots of festive runs over the coming month.

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Lesley3696 in reply to Slinkymalinki

Keeping the weight off now 😊I hope - not the best time of year though - it’s CHRISTMAS 🎄 xx😀😀😀

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SamNotSammy

Amazing and inspiring ❤️

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Lesley3696 in reply to SamNotSammy

Thanks

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Lesley3696

Thanks

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VeroveroGraduate

Well done Lesley. You should be very proud of yourself being able to run 5 k and losing so much weight. Keep it up !

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SybilwGraduate

Wow congratulations. You’ve done 2 amazing jobs!

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Griffy2

Well done you - amazing achievement 😊

Congratulations Lesley what an inspiring post. A fantastic achievement with the running and weight loss. Really well done you must be so proud. 🥳 👋👋

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RunningMigsterGraduate

🥂🍾🥂

Congratulations. Really well done, you must be so proud of yourself. Deservedly so!

Inspirational !!!

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JamohanlallGraduate

I keep repeating week 8 since I can’t quite do the 28 minutes without a break. I’m down 1-2 pant sizes. Hoping to keep up the work through the winter months. Congratulations!

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