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I did it! C25K completed and 5k Park Run in the bag! 😁

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Marth-EliseGraduate
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Late posting as I've had a bit of a social media break over the Christmas hols, but I'm ecstatic to be able to say I've done it! I completed the Couch to 5K programme and shortly after took on my first ever 5K Park Run on Saturday 21st December 😁

It was a tough battle, but I completed my run in an official time of 48:07 - extremely slow but I was hoping to get my time under 50 mins so I was so happy!

My Dad who is a seasoned runner and whose 5Ks are usually sub-20 ran with me the whole way round, coaching me through it and keeping me positive. It was an amazing experience and very emotional as it's been such a life changing journey for me as someone who's always struggled with their weight and didn't think I'd be able to run again after breaking my ankle 4 years ago.

Sorry for the huge ramble but I suppose my message is if I can do it, then literally ANYONE can do it! Here's a photo of me coming in to the finish. Looking very emotional as I promptly burst into happy tears as I crossed the line!

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SteveWebbo profile image
SteveWebboGraduate

That is a fantastic achievement Marth-Elise , well done .

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Buddy34Graduate

Congratulations on completing c25k and completing your first parkrun. You must be so pleased and proud of yourself.

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Speedy60Graduate

Congratulations and well done you πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

Stories like yours are so inspiring. Thank you.

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Joanney69Graduate

Wow, well done 😊

You are right to be ecstatic, I hope you gave yourself a big pat on the back 😊

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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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CorarunGraduate

What a fab post - that’s a brilliant picture! Congratulations on your graduation and your 1st park run (as well as your fab dad!) - what an achievement - enjoy the feeling! πŸŽ‰

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations, what a lovely photo of you and your dad which is just on the extreme left of the photograph, you achieved your goal of a sub 50 minutes 5K, excellent, now go and celebrate.

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE πŸŽ“ next to your username leave a message on the December πŸŽ„ πŸŽ… graduate post 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 πŸŽ“ πŸƒπŸΎ πŸ‘

Frame that picture!! Epic. Well done.

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RunningMigsterGraduate

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Fantastic! Really well done. Such a brilliant achievement. You should feel very proud of what you've done!

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DebstonGraduate

Well done, what an amazing way to end the year, graduation and becoming a Parkrunner! And how lovely that your dad was supporting you round the course. May all your tears be happy ones!!! 🎊 πŸŽ“ πŸ₯‰

Congratulations πŸ₯³ you’ve done an amazing job πŸ’ͺ🏼

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Carowood

Really well done - you deserve it after all your hard work.

Keep going and enjoy 😊!

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LC07Graduate

Well done. Great effort with the 5k, be very proud of yourself.

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Swim18Graduate

Well done Marth -Elise . I can understand your absolute joy as I am 3 runs away from graduating and my journey has been similar - never a runner until now and I turned 60 this year .

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ButtercupKidGraduate

That’s fabulous - go you πŸ₯‡β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ ! What are your next plans ?

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Tiger44342Graduate

Brilliant well done πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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