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W9, R3 βœ…: I did it!!!!!!

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This is unbelievable. I'm just coming back from my graduation run!!! πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ

Was so unsure about it, felt a cold coming up, but then the weather was so nice, sunny and cold, wore my new, super expensive running jacket I had given to myself for Christmas and for graduation, was nearly alone in the park, all sunny, all frozen, all fresh air, birds singing, happy smile all the way, and on my cool down walk there was this pair of geese watching me and twittering so loudly that I knew they were there just to cheer me and to announce to the world that I had just done it!

Thank you so much everybody! πŸ˜ƒ I could never have done this without you. You are such an amazing bunch of people!

So happy now!!!!!!! Woooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

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IannodaTruffe profile image
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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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you very much, and also a big thank you for all the great work you are doing here! 😊

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Woo hoo congratulations πŸΎπŸŽ‰πŸŽˆπŸŽŠ it’s such an achievement well done you

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you very much! 😊 Will take me some time to really believe it.

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to RunawayBetty

It does take time to get used to being a graduate, just keep getting out there and running

I found i really started to enjoy it once i was no longer ruled by the programme so after consolidation runs we just do what we feel like and it’s more fun for us

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Yes, for now I will do the consolidation runs and see where that leads to.

When I started C25, I just wanted to be able to go out running for 30 minutes three times a week, but now I don't know if I just want to run for fun and enjoy the freedom of running or if I want to follow another plan which will eventually lead me to something else. I'm really curious to get to know this new running me! ;-)

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to RunawayBetty

After consolidation we started Ju Ju’s magic plan but december well!! what with rain dark after work and not enjoying running in the dark so much Christmas coming extra shifts at work and more rain gave it up, i think it was a bit soon after graduation so we just do our thing, 6k boxing day and 3k today with lots of smiles

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Good point! πŸ‘ Whatever I do after the consolidation runs, it must involve smiling! 😊

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to RunawayBetty

Coming home with a big grin of achievement is the best

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Brian-P6Graduate

Yay! Well done Betty we'll get the flags and bunting out, someone sound the trumpets!!!

I've just 3 weeks to go now myself and am so looking forward to that moment too.

Enjoy the feeling!

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Brian-P6

Thank you so much, Brian. 😊 You'll be there in no time, enjoy the journey!!

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Buddy34Graduate

I'm sure those geese were cheering you on from the side lines.

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased well done πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ‘

Now go get that badge

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thank you very much, Buddy! 😊 Can't believe that I am entitled to that badge now! πŸ˜ƒ

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

πŸ₯³πŸŽˆβ­οΈπŸŽπŸ‘Congratulations & an excellent finish to 2019!! Yes you did it!!! Enjoy the after glow which lasts for days!!

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Annieapple

Thank you so much, Annie! 😊 Yes, my heart is glowing like the rising sun, only my head is a little behind and can't quite believe it ... πŸ˜‰

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to RunawayBetty

πŸ˜†πŸ‘β­οΈ

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sarahbee_ukGraduate

Wow, well done you! Sounds like an amazing run πŸ‘

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to sarahbee_uk

Thank you! 😊 Yes, it was my best run so far - the sun, the birds, and all those endorphines! πŸ˜‰

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GrannyhugsGraduate

Fantastic achievement so happy for you and glad you had these geese cheering you on.

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you so much! 😊 Thought of you all during the run, and felt cheered on by all you lovely VRBs! 😊

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Dexy5Graduate

Congratulations. That sounds such a happy run. This is the start of a whole new lifestyle. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ₯‚πŸΎ

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Dexy5

Thank you very much! 😊 Yes, I definitely feel like a new me!

Congratulations πŸ₯³ enjoy the Runner’s high πŸŽ‰

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to

Thank you very much, I do!! 😊 πŸ™ƒπŸ™ƒπŸ™ƒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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WenderwooGraduate

Fab-u-lous!!! Well done, now time to celebrate πŸ‘πŸ†πŸΎπŸ₯‚πŸ˜

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

Thank you Wenderwoo, that means so much to me!! 😊😊 Thought of you during the run, I wish you all the best. You are still my example when it comes to determination and coping with adversities!

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to RunawayBetty

Thank you, that's very kind. I hope to be back soon and following you for inspiration! πŸ˜ƒ

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Speedy60Graduate

Congratulations, well done! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

Its a great feeling isn't it. Sometimes it's the runs you're not expecting that deliver.

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Speedy60

Thank you so much, Speedy60!!! 😊 The feeling really is beyond words!!! πŸ™ƒ

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Redvic97Graduate

Congratulations πŸŽ‰. What a wonderful achievement and a fabulous way to finish off this stage and begin the next πŸ˜‰

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Redvic97

Thank you! 😊 Really looking forward to doing more! And more! And more! 😊

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SuzieMac

Congratulations!!!! You earned that badge!! xx

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to SuzieMac

Thank you so much!! 😊

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RunningdumplingGraduate

Fantastic, well done on your πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ from C25k πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

You did it !!!

It’s a great feeling isn’t it??

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Runningdumpling

Thank you, it really is such a great feeling to have made it, and also to get all this positive feedback! 😊 Still high on endorphins!

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SuzieMac

Congratulations!!! You have done it. What a fantastic programme this is and you are one of its success stories. Go celebrate this New Year in style. πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to SuzieMac

Thank you so much, SuzieMac! 😊😊 Good luck to you too, I hope your foot will get better soon and that you will be out there running in no time! Happy New Year!

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