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I did it! And I know that completing the couch to 5k is the beginning of this wonderful journey.

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I completed couch to 5k yesterday. Kept it all to my self for a day. A special gift just for me. I'm joining the consolidation group in january as I know this is the tricky time.

I cannot recommend c25k highly enough.

Inches have disappeared from my waistline. And I've gained energy and an excitement for life.

I feel great.

Running early in the morning is a joy. A few days ago I ran in Buxton park and watched pensioners tying knitted Angel's on trees. I've called the coastguard when I saw a distress flare a few weeks ago whilst running in Dorset and I ran in dimly lit streets in dusseldorf, Amsterdam and The Gower whilst my family slept. One day they may see the delights of an unexplored day.

I run very slowly. My knees are stronger that ever and so are my ankles.

I could have not done this journey without the support of this forum. Thank you to all for everyone's enthusiasm. So I'm joining the consolidation group and see you there. PS how do I get my graduation badge please ?

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing C25K with week 9 run 3 and graduating 🎓 🏃🏾

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message on the December 🎄 graduate homepage in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃🏾

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you.

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Sham19

Congratulations 🥳 you should be so proud of your self 🙂 am amazing achievement 🎉

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to Sham19

Hi Sham19. Thank you. I'm feeling great and loving every run...even in the wind and rain!

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Sham19 in reply to Portlandprincess

That’s the sign of a true runner 🙂

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Buddy34Graduate

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

Go get that badge

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thank you Buddy34. Haven't graduated for decades🤣

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GrannyhugsGraduate

Massive congratulations, I remember your coastguard post. Enjoy your consolidation runs, it’s a good time to decide where your next journey will take you. Merry Christmas and a happy healthy 2020

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you. Feeling really great!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Wha?! How could you keep such an achievement to yourself- what self control! Massive well done to you- it’s such a great feeling isn’t it?! Onwards into those consolidation runs while you think of where to go next - though looking at your post you seem to have been everywhere already! 👏👏👏🏆

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns

Thank you. It feels good.

That's fantastic Pp!🏃‍♀️🎓 So happy for you! 🙆‍♀️

And have a fab Christmas!🎅🎄

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to

Already planned the christmas runs. Very addictive despite being the slowest runner on the tracks🤣

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Wow that's dedicated! You've proper got the running bug! 😀🏃‍♀️🐞

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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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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

I follow your posts lots. You're so giving and dedicated x

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Zebadee1Graduate

Congratulations! ...sounds like your runs are full of adventures....happy running! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to Zebadee1

I think things happen in the morning. Just ran in a hail storm. It was fantastic

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Vegout25Graduate

Huge congratulations 🥳 fantastic news. Well done you 👍😊

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to Vegout25

Thank you. I'm loving this

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