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Roll up, roll up....FEBRUARY 2020 C25k GRADUATION BADGES

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Woo hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are a superstar!!!

You have achieved something wonderful..fantastic and amazing!!!!! You can now run for 30 minutes continuoisly! You might have sailed through it or you might have found it a challenge but YOU DID IT!!!!! And for that you deserve a badge..a shiny new badge and this month it is my honour to award the badges for Feb....I remember the feeling well and I remember the smile on my face that lasted for days, I was so proud of myself!!! And we, the admin, are proud of you too!!! This is the first time I have had the pleasure of presenting the graduation badges on C25k so I am going to do my best to get them to you ASAP, I know how important they are!

Please leave a comment below to request your Graduate badge.

We hope you will continue posting here in the Couch to 5K community, sharing your experience with the new runners working through the programme, and updating us with your progress as you consolidate your 30 minute runs.

Speaking of progression, we have a new monthly CONSOLIDATION CLUB for new graduates who are looking for some motivation...consolidating, running 3 x 30 min runs a week, can be hard work on your own and we are here to help as and when you need us...so if you find yourself flagging why not pop in and say hi!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Also, do not forget to check out the What Next guide to post C25k running, linked below

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Happy running!

Your Admin Team xx

February 1st, 2020

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Please note that our badges are visible if you are logged into the Couch to 5K community via a web browser, but unfortunately not in the Health Unlocked app.

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Clawdia profile image
ClawdiaGraduate

Hi, today I completed run 3 of week 9 and I am a graduate! I feel great about that, but still find every footstep a struggle of mind over body. I am going to continue though and will consolidate like mad. ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toClawdia

Hi Clawdia , congratulations on your fantastic achievement, you should be really proud of yourself and even though every footstep feels like a struggle you still carried through your graduation and that deserves an even shinier badge!!! Well done..time for some consolidation now...donโ€™t forget to stay slow and keep your rhythm x

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Bexbex39Graduate

Hi !I also graduated today, & suprisingly really enjoyed every run! I started C25k as a personal challenge, but will definitely continue..it's given me so much more than I ever thought it could. This forum has been invaluable even though I've not posted myself ๐Ÿ˜Š Thank you all for such brilliant advice!! Xx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toBexbex39

Well done Bexbex39 amd youโ€™ve enjoyed it too..you can get so much from this running lark please post and let us know how youโ€™re getting on x

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JoggingBearGraduate

Completed c25k last week and about to start consolidating.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toJoggingBear

Whoop whoop!! Another happy runner...well done, amazing achievement and a well deserved badge ๐Ÿ˜

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Zeldas_walkerGraduate

Hello, just graduated as completed W9R3! Yeah! Itโ€™s taken me 4 months (spent Nov & Dec doing 9 W7 runs๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜œ) but I have finally got there. Really good programme and having access to this on line community helped. Just need to consolidate and perhaps join a local running club?! As someone that thought she disliked running this is an achievement. Thank you.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toZeldas_walker

Well done Zeldas_walker ...it doesnโ€™t matter how long it took YOU HAVE DONE IT!!! Woo hoo!!! It certainly is an achievement!! Def carry on with 3 x 30 runs for a couple of weeks or until you feel comfortable...If you find you need a little support the consolidation club link will help...let us know how your running is going and yes, this forum is fantastic! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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LittleRunningShoesGraduate

Finally completed week 9 on January 25th!! Was honesty expecting to have to re do a few runs as had 10 days without running due to a relentless cold, but I didn't! It was a great run and my consolidation run was my best time yet! Still not quite at 5k in 30mins but thats the next goal! Followed by a 10k in May too! Who would have thought running would make me so happy ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toLittleRunningShoes

Hi LittleRunningShoes ...sounds like youโ€™ve really enjoyed yourself and thatโ€™s the beat feeling ever!! I remember jumping up and punching the air...then sitting down and crying tears of joy when I did my graduation run!!! I have never run 5k in 30 mins 32 is my quickest but even then I think it was a blip!!! I can run for 30 mins though and so can you, doesnโ€™t matter how far yet, just enjoy your new found ability & yes, you can work on distance later. Well done, youโ€™ve definitely earned your badge ๐Ÿ˜

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YorkiRobGraduate

Hi Mummycav , last Thursday night I completed W9R3 of the couch to 5k programme. Felt so good with myself I immediately signed up and did my first Parkrun on the Saturday morning at Nostel Priory, near Wakefield. Even managed to get round in under 33mins so was well chuffed with myself. I really intend keeping on with this so could I request a graduate badge please? A big thanks to this community for their encouraging posts and to the excellent app with the help of Jo Whiley in my ears helping me to stick with it.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toYorkiRob

Hi YorkiRob ...youโ€™re not too far away from me, A fellow Yorkshire runner!! That is a fantastic parkrun time, my fastest is about 34 mins...but Iโ€™ve only managed that once...you sound really enthusiastic and like this is something you really want to continue and thatโ€™s just brilliant!! Wear your badge with pride ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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Willimarina66Graduate

So excited to have finally graduated couch to 5k - it's been hard but enjoyable too!! I couldn't see myself ever getting to running 30 minutes in one go when I first started out but gradually over 3 months or so I've finally got there. Not quite at 5k yet but not far off.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toWillimarina66

Woo hoo Willimarina66 , very well done to you...like I said in my post some people sail through and other find some of the runs hard but that makes it all the more special!! Just because itโ€™s a 9 week programme doesnโ€™t mean to say thatโ€™s how long it should take, you know your limits and if repeating weeks means youโ€™ll get through then thatโ€™s what you have to do..I did...it took me longer than 9 weeks..and donโ€™t worry about distance, you can work on that later...3 x 30 min runs for a few weeks to consolidate and donโ€™t forget thereโ€™s the CC link if you need it...enjoy your badge ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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-Steve-Graduate

Hi, I graduated today! Took longer than the 9 weeks but I got there. Now to push onto some park runs.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply to-Steve-

Great stuff -Steve- ...doesnโ€™t matter how long, you can work on your time and have something to work towards at parkrun..enjoy wearing your super shiny badge ๐Ÿ˜‰

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WeegieBurdGraduate

I graduated on 24th January, but the got hit by the lurgy last week, so haven't been online until now.

Done my second consolidation run so far, just hoping to work up to running 5k in 30 mins. Next stop is a park run.

Thanks to the C25K app, and this forum, I made it. Really chuffed with myself. ๐Ÿ˜‚

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toWeegieBurd

And so you should be WeegieBurd ...woo hoo, youโ€™ve made it and fought off the lurgy too!! Enjoy wearing your badge...might need some sun gogs on itโ€™s that shiny!! Well done ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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ChicashineGraduate

Hi! I graduated last Thursday and I am so proud of myself! ๐Ÿคฉ I never ever thought I would be a runner and here I am graduating!

That last run of the program was the best yet in that I really enjoyed it and I saw my friend drive past me 3 minutes from the end and she was the friend who inspired me to start running and I burst into tears..itโ€™s not easy to cry and run at the same time! I had to hold back the tears until I got to the end and then burst into tears again I was so happy to have a achieved the goal..I was so emotional and just proved to myself that if you put your mind to it you can do anything.

Itโ€™s been a great program and thinking back to those first few runs I really never thought I would get through it. Thank you so much for all the support and information on this forum..itโ€™s been invaluable..now the challenge is to keep it up ๐Ÿคฉ

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toChicashine

Aw Chicashine , Iโ€™ve got goosebumps reading this!! I know itโ€™s hard to run with tears Iโ€™ve done it many times!! When I run along the canal I go past what I now call my โ€˜victory stepsโ€™ where I sat and wept when I ran 5k for the very first time!!! What are we like?!! Very, very , very well done to you, itโ€™s an amazing achievement and one that you should be very proud of!! Weโ€™re all very proud of you and I bet your friend who drove past you is very proud of you too!!! Happy shiny badge day to you xx

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AnniecycleGraduate

Iโ€™m a graduate! I canโ€™t believe that I can actually run.... still worried that I didnโ€™t really do it....maybe a โ€˜one offโ€™! So determined to continue.... I completed week 9 a few weeks ago and found that after that trying to run without LAura difficult so went back to week 6 to try to build up again... Iโ€™m now at week 8 and having found this great site to help and encourage me feel like I have new โ€˜wingsโ€™! Actually enjoying running!!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toAnniecycle

Well done Anniecycle ..nothing wrong with going back in the programme just to cement the fact that you CAN do it and you ARE a runner!! I did 5k using week 9 run 1 the other night l, just because I can ๐Ÿ˜œ It is hard to believe when you think back to those earlier runs, puffin and pantin our way through...but here you are, a graduate!! Fantastic!! Happy shiny new badge day to you ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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PiaffesalGraduate

Iโ€™ve made it! Did it a bit backwards (typical me!) as got stuck on once-a-week repeats of W6 since clocks changed , then got persuaded into doing my first ever Park Run on New Years Day & amazingly have been doing them pretty quickly ever since!

Still felt I had unfinished business with Sarah Milligan though so as I happened to be working from home this week, I managed the three week 9 runs so now itโ€™s official๐Ÿ˜€ I canโ€™t honestly believe it!

I have to admit to hating nearly all of the running but loving the sense of achievement after each & every run๐Ÿ˜€

Iโ€™d love my badge of honour please๐Ÿ˜€

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toPiaffesal

Haha...I love it, admitting that you donโ€™t really like running but love the sense of achievement...I think a lot can relate to that ๐Ÿ˜ Well done to you for sticking with it...enjoy your shiny badge ๐Ÿ˜Š

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PiaffesalGraduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Thank you! :-) And it's reassuring to know I'm not alone!

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Doran1960Graduate

Done it! After a 20 year break from running it feels really good to be back. On to 10k now, but I will miss Sarah Millican encouraging me, so I will carry on using week 9 for 30 minute runs.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toDoran1960

That sounds like a good idea Doran1960 ...and that is a heck of a break from running!! What made you pick it up again? Or more importantly what made you stop?? Iโ€™m glad you are back to it and feeling the love again!! Well done on your achievement...a few consolidation runs and then Iโ€™m sure 10k will be yours!! ๐Ÿ˜

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Doran1960Graduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

An approaching 60th birthday and the desperate need to shed some weight for my son's wedding this year conspired to force me to sort myself out. I had forgotten how good it feels to be fitter. I can't remember why I stopped - I just got out of the habit.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toDoran1960

Oh I love a wedding!! And thatโ€™s a great excuse for you to stay fit now...and Iโ€™m sure youโ€™ll be much happier now that running is back in your life ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Chris--BGraduate

If someone had told me ten weeks ago that I would ever run for longer than a minute I would never have believed it. But here I am, not only running for thirty minutes, but on my second-to-last run managed to do 5k, sadly just short on my final run though. The C25k plan and support on this site are amazing, thanks.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toChris--B

Whoo hoo!!! Well done Chris--B ...brilliant that youโ€™ve managed 5k in that time too, you can def work on that being a regular occurrence now!! A few consolidation runs for you and who knows whatโ€™s next? And oh, those early runs...phew, I thought someone would ring an ambulance if they saw me!!!! Youโ€™re absolutely right Chris...C25k is fantastic and I couldnโ€™t have done it either without the people on this wonderful forum ๐Ÿ˜Š..... congratulations!!!

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FleakieGraduate

Completed my final run today... on the treadmill because of the weather. Looking forward to my first post grad run outdoors!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toFleakie

Well done Fleakie , thatโ€™s an amazing achievement and on the treadmill too! Better that you didnโ€™t go out in that weather today, the wind has been crazy and you wouldโ€™ve been blown away! Happy shiny badge day ๐Ÿ˜Š

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SuesixtyGraduate

I competed C25k on Friday. Albeit a way off the 5K distance - but I will work on that.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toSuesixty

Congratulations Suesixty ...doesnโ€™t matter about the distance itโ€™s all about the running for 30 minutes and I bet you couldnโ€™t imagine yourself doing that a few weeks ago could you?! Like you said, you can always work on your distance...a few consolidation runs and just enjoying running just because you can with no pressure and you will be running 5k before you know it...happy shiny badge day to you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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LS57Graduate

Howdy y'all! Yep i've completed C25K: it works.

Having stopped playing sports years ago, was feeling like i should get moving.. W1 R1 looked pretty easy really but was shocked at how difficult it actually was - and it highlighted my fitness level right there.

I had a few breaks along the way due to illness but have happily kept going and been surprised at the invigorating lift after each run.. finally completed,and on with consolidation runs aiming for a Parkrun in a few weeks.

Not posted before but read and encouraged by the forum support so big thanks to the whole community. Inspiring and practical. Peace.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toLS57

Yey, well done LS57 , I can def relate to the first runs being far more difficult than you expected, I thought someone would ring an ambulance for me if they saw me puffing and panting!!! But, youโ€™re here now, a graduate, youโ€™ve done it and have a shiny new badge to prove it!!! If you need any help at all with consolidation, thereโ€™s the new consolidation club if you click on the link above, they will help keep you motivated if you need it but, by the sounds of it, youโ€™ll be just fine!! Happy running ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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LS57Graduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

... phew! Much appreciated to you and the admins and will keep an eye on that. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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SnodropGraduate

Thought Iโ€™d finished today r3w9 but realised thats just the start!!!

Booked a parkrun for next weekend....

C25k has put me back on track after four years of heart problems which led to mental health probs too,

Feeling positive

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toSnodrop

Yey!! Well done Snodrop ...youโ€™re right, this is just the beginning and it sounds like youโ€™re going to enjoy it too!! I am sure you gain so much from running..happy shiny badge day to you โ˜บ๏ธ

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PlutoniumGraduate

Hello Mummycav - I've just run Wk9R3. This is an amazing program and great forum. Feeling proud and requesting a badge!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toPlutonium

Oh WOW!!! Well done Plutonium , what an amazing achievement...and in this awful weather too?! Iโ€™ve just read you graduation report and itโ€™s fab I have to say!!! And I agree with you when you are singing this forums praises...itโ€™s just full of flippin happy runners and itโ€™s infectious!!! Happy shiny badge day to you ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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MrsRDjGraduate

Hello, I'm so pleased to say I finally completed the plan and ran 5k today!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toMrsRDj

Yay!!!! fantastic MrsRDj ...Iโ€™m presuming the weather is being kind today where you are? As I read your post the sun came out!!! Happy shiny badge day...what a fabulous achievement!!! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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MrsRDjGraduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

I ran along the prom where it was sunny and so windy, I was getting hit by the waves. Best run so far!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toMrsRDj

Sounds like my kind of run!!! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ’จ

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FurryStuGraduate

Hi, I've just completed W9r3 after a stuttering start to week 9 but I've finally made it! Not quite at 5k in 30 mins - about 300m off according to Strava, which is REALLY frustrating - but never mind, that's the next challlenge.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toFurryStu

Yey!!! Fantastic news FurryStu , what a great journey youโ€™ve had, Iโ€™m sure youโ€™ve surprised yourself along the way and today itโ€™s all worthwhile...you can run for a whole 30 minutes and thatโ€™s the aim of the plan...you can work on your distance while you enjoy your new found ability...happy shiny badge day to you, enjoy the feeling ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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parktrotterGraduate

Good morning GUYS!!!! I have just completed my graduation run: my 3rd run of 30minutes..well 33mins if you count the hiccup in connection. I have enjoyed this series SO much and want to thank you for your increments being so manageable. I was right to take it easy in Winter as I NEEDED to repeat some weeks until I felt ready. I am so glad I did because when I slotted in in Week 4 everything ramped up quite sharply. I got great encouragement from your team when I was ill. I found on my return that I had maintained my level and not gone backwards at all. I was amazed. I have already got my phone supplier to start this programme. I must pop in and see how she's getting on. Thanks again x Parktrotter

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toparktrotter

Yey!!!! Well done parktrotter , what an amazing achievement? Who would have thought it possible to run for 30 mins? But you can and you have so you deserve your shiny badge. How fab that you didnโ€™t lose your fitness after your break and that it all went well on your return...happy running to you ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Val183Graduate

Hello I completed c25k w8r2 today and I'm ecstatic! Can I have a badge please

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toVal183

HI Val183 , well done on getting so far in the programme but to earn your badge you have to complete all the runs so if youโ€™re already at W8r2 youโ€™ve got another 4 runs to do to get your badge so be sure to come back after your w9r3 ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Val183Graduateโ€ข in reply toVal183

Completed this morning w9r3

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Val183Graduateโ€ข in reply toVal183

Think that was a predictive text error.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toVal183

Brilliant Val183 ...happy shiny badge day to you, well done ๐Ÿ˜‰

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ziggyarbonGraduate

Thanks Mummycav. Iโ€™ve remembered to graduate this time around. If I remember correctly, I saw you on here back in 2017 on my first time. Thank you in advance for my graduation.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toziggyarbon

Yey!! Well done ziggyarbon ...I have been on here since 2017 so youโ€™re probably right...nice to see you back again...and still running!! Enjoy your shiny badge Zig ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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KnottylocksGraduate

Me please! I finally graduated a couple of weeks ago and I am still running, up to 35 minutes so far. Not quite doing 5K each time but I'm slowly building up speed and hope to do a 5K in the next 6 months. Find it easier on the road; not a fan of the treadmill. Definitely echo was others say about making sure the mind is in charge over the body, as sometimes I'm amazed I have got beyond 5 minutes! Onwards and upwards!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toKnottylocks

Hi Knottylocks , congratulations on your graduation!!! Another happy runner!! Donโ€™t worry about your distance at all, you can work on that at a later date but for now, consolidate your runs and just enjoy yourself while wearing your shiny new badge!!!

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Autumn1231Graduate

Hi. I have competed w9 run 3 and wondered how I get my graduate badge? Feeling wonderful. Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toAutumn1231

Yey!!! Isnโ€™t that a great feeling??!! Congratulations on your graduation, enjoy some consolidation runs and then who knows where your running will take you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Sar9Graduate

Heeey! I completed C25K on Sunday, so Iโ€™ve come to collect my shiny new badge ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ˜ฌ pretty please!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toSar9

Woo hoo!!! Well done Sar9 , what an amazing achievement, enjoy the feeling and your new shiny badge ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Coffee1stGraduate

I've just completed my R3 W9 and would love to receive a graduation badge. Thank you very much.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toCoffee1st

Yey, well done Coffee1st , itโ€™s my pleasure to award you with your shiny new badge ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Coffee1stGraduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Brilliant, thank you Mummycav!

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rosierunGraduate

Hello, I completed C25k yesterday. Have found this site a wonderful help and source of knowledge throughout. Thank you.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply torosierun

Aw rosierun , thatโ€™s a lovely thing to say..and I have to agree everyone is wonderful on here and thereโ€™s help, advice, inspiration and just niceness by the tonne and that is priceless...well done on your amazing achievement, consolidation runs for a bit now and then who knows what next, whatever it is though, just keep posting on here and let us know how youโ€™re getting on ๐Ÿ˜Š Happy shiny badge day to you

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NewoldyGraduate

Hi there, I completed mine yesterday and Iโ€™m chuffed๐Ÿ˜Š

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toNewoldy

And you have every right to be chuffed too Newoldy , thatโ€™s an amazing thing your achieved right there...you deserve your new shiny badge ๐Ÿ˜Š

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BoabbaGraduate

Completed W9R3 this morning, still a long way from being able to run 5K, but looking forward to achieving that milestone.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toBoabba

Yey, well done Boabba , you have achieved something amazing and you should be really proud of yourself...distance is something to work on if you feel you want to when youโ€™ve done a few consolidation runs and if not, it doesnโ€™t matter, some people are just happy running for time rather than distance and sometimes itโ€™s best just not to have a goal and just run for however long you can...enjoyment is the most important thing...enjoy your new shiny badge ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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Sisterac3Graduate

Yah week 9 run 3 completed and managed 5 k super pleased with my self

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Sisterac3Graduate

Hi Iโ€™m not sure where I should say that I completed week 9 run 3 yesterday to get my badge.? Iโ€™m so excited Iโ€™ll continue to run 30 mins a day. Iโ€™m training for Cardiff half in October

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toSisterac3

Wow, thatโ€™s fantastic Sisterac3 ....thatโ€™s a great goal to aim for!! You can have your shiny badge with pleasure...30 mins a day might be a bit much though, hopefully you meant 30 mins 3 times a week as part of your consolidation??

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Sisterac3Graduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Lol yes exactly what I meant

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toSisterac3

I knew ๐Ÿ˜‰x

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_StansmumGraduate

Hi Mummycav,

I completed my final run yesterday. So proud of myself as never thought I'd be able to do this.

Please can I have a badge?

Many thanks x

Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply to_Stansmum

Yey!!! And so you should be proud, very proud...& weโ€™re proud of you too!! its my pleasure to give you your badge, well done to you!!!

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NewyorklondonGraduate

A few minutes ago I finished week 9 Run 3!! Canโ€™t believe I got this far!! And excited to see my process over the next weeks

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toNewyorklondon

Absolutely brilliant Newyorklondon ...itโ€™s such an amazing feeling! A few consolidation runs and then who knows where your running will take you?!! Congratulations

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Smudgerz888Graduate

Hello, I finally completed week 9 this morning. I am a graduate and now to find ways of keeping going 3 times a week I'm planning to include a park run as part of the 3 in a week.

Thanks for the couchto5k app and being motivated by Sarah Milligan.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toSmudgerz888

Congratulations Smudgerz888 ...3 x consolidation runs a week is just the ticket to keep you going and park run is an excellent choice for one of them & keep posting to let us know how youโ€™re getting on...enjoy your new shiny badge!!

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SueAKGraduate

Hi! Thank you so much for coordinating this!

I did my week 9 run 3 today! Due to a broken ankle and bereavement this is my third (& a half, as one attempt was only 3 runs long !) attempt over 3 years!

I am 7 years post-cancer treatment and NEVER thought I would achieve this!

Am so grateful for all the support on the forums. Sue

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toSueAK

Wow SueAK ...you have had quite a journey already...we are SO proud of you..and you ought to be proud of yourself too, this is fantastic and itโ€™s stories like yours that put everything into perspective, complaining about the wind and rain is nothing compared to what you have had to overcome to get your running in...what an inspiration you are?!! I have had the elves polish your badge an extra day for that extra shine...congratulations to you...keep us posted so we can share your running journey with you xxx

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WenderwooGraduate

Hi, despite my belief to the contrary, I actually completed W9R3 today! I fully intend to continue with this running malarkey, and to stick around here offering support to people in the same way they supported me along the way. Iโ€™d also like to say thank you to all the admins, for the advice they give and the way they run this great forum - thank you โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜

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Papillon17Graduateโ€ข in reply toWenderwoo

Congratulations and well done Wenderwoo.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toWenderwoo

Aw, congratulations Wenderwoo and thank you for your thank yous...and I have to agree, this is the best forum IN THE WORLD!!! we had every faith in you completing the programme,...and itโ€™s so lovely of you to stay part of the forum and offer your advice and encouragement that means so much to lots of people....happy shiny badge day to you xx

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WenderwooGraduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜

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JaneJaneJaneGraduate

Hello, I graduated last night! I ran a full 5k (in 38ish minutes ๐Ÿ˜…). So proud of myself for finishing but determined to keep it going now.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toJaneJaneJane

Thatโ€™s fantastic JaneJaneJane absolutely well done to you, so you kept going until you reached 5k? Super duper! If you carry on with a few consolidation runs you will be running that 5k even quicker before you know it! If you need any advice or support thereโ€™s always the consolidation club, you can chat along with other new graduates and see how theyโ€™re all doing too. Enjoy your new skill and your new shiny badge ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Papillon17Graduateโ€ข in reply toJaneJaneJane

Congratulations and well done. Celebrations ๐ŸŽŠ and consolidation your next two words good luck

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SnodropGraduate

2 parkruns under my belt mow after c25k , so chuffed, what a great thing it is. Can I have a badge pleeeeease!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toSnodrop

Itโ€™s my pleasure to pin your badge on you Snodrop , sounds like youโ€™re enjoying parkrun as part of your consolidation, thatโ€™s a great way to keep an eye on your progress...well done to you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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layzellmGraduate

Graduated today! Laura has seen me through the dark cold mornings, and I am ready for the start of consolidation!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply tolayzellm

Yey, fantastic layzellm !!! Good for you for braving through the dark cold mornings, what a team you and Laura make?!! Keep posting and let us know how youโ€™re getting on ๐Ÿ˜‰

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PpflamingoGraduate

Completed C25K!!! Never thought I could do it but wooooo hooooo!!!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toPpflamingo

Woo hoo!!! YOU DID IT!!!!!! Another happy graduate...congratulations and well done to you Ppflamingo ..you have achieved something amazing and I hope your smile lasts all day!!!

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PpflamingoGraduate

Thank you!!

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Starburst1208Graduate

Hi, I did it! I finished the programme and it really is a great feeling.

This community helped me to stay focused, encourage others and feel part of something bigger. Thank you so much ๐Ÿ˜Š

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toStarburst1208

Yey!!! Well done Starburst1208 ...it really is a special feeling and an amazing achievement!! Happy shiny badge day to you

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pete1212Graduate

Hi I graduated to from c25k

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply topete1212

Yey!! Well done pete1212 ...thatโ€™s an amazing achievement and one to be very proud of ๐Ÿ˜Š

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pete1212Graduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Very proud there was I could have put on graduation post but forgot because I was so excited ๐Ÿ˜† weeks out with injuries and other things but I got a PB as well so canโ€™t complain and run a full 5k 38.02 min not the fastest but I will take it ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธand thank you

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply topete1212

I read your post pete1212 , it sounded like a great run...and to get a PB is the best bonus ever!!! Excellent stuff!

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pete1212Graduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Loved the running ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ and the app certainly does work ๐Ÿ‘

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JasmineBerryGraduate

Graduated today! Really proud of myself, what an amazing app :)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toJasmineBerry

Yey!! Well done JasmineBerry , it is truly amazing...happy shiny badge day to you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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JasmineBerryGraduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Thank you so much! Xx

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paxlmGraduate

Just graduated! Had a slight panic yesterday as I got a cold and was terrified I'd be out of commission for ages with just one run to go. Thankfully shook off the worst of it and decided to go for graduation tonight. Took it very slow but did manage a sprint finish with a smile๐Ÿ™‚. What a journey!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply topaxlm

Oh well done to you paxlm ...what a trooper you are, sometimes these things have to be done, what a shame it wouldโ€™ve been if youโ€™d have been knocked off your feet with one run to go?! Thank goodness it turned out ok, I think you deserve a couple of extra days rest just to make sure!! Enjoy your extremely well deserved shiny badge and the happy graduation feeling!! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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BOBOZGraduate

Completed my 9/3 yesterday.

These last few runs have been smooth going.

My old body has accepted that it is just has to keep running and things seem to get easier run by run.

Now I have to improve my times and start aiming for a longer distance.

Lots of great support has made a difference so thanks to all.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toBOBOZ

Yey well done BOBOZ , yes sometimes, even after plenty of moaning and groaning our bodies just have to do as theyre told!!! And itโ€™s worked out well for you because you have nailed it!!! Itโ€™s always good to have a goal i.e distance, speed etc after a few consolidation runs...congratulations to you!! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thereโ€™s a couple of links in my post for you to click on so you can share your journey, ask for advice and just be inspired

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Joanney69Graduate

Hello, I have done my last run and completed c25k today ๐Ÿ˜Š

Could I please get my shiny new badge ๐Ÿ“› ๐Ÿ˜

Woohoo ๐ŸŽŠ

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toJoanney69

Woo hoo!!! You certainly can...congratulations and very well done ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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Joanney69Graduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Thank you so much, love a shiny badge ๐Ÿ“› ๐Ÿ˜

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ClaireepGraduate

Hi. I have completed C25K today. Is this the right place to claim my graduation badge please? ๐Ÿ˜Š

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toClaireep

Morning Claireep , you have definitely come to the right place, your shiny badge is right here and itโ€™s my pleasure to pin it on for you!! Congratulations and very well done to you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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MartinKHGraduate

Hi Mummycav,

Iโ€™ve just been out and completed week 9 run 3.

May I also have a lovely shiny badge to please?

This is a fantastic programme, and an equally amazing and very supportive forum. What a great combo.

For me, hopefully this is the start of a running journey. I hope to keep contributing on here sometimes to encourage others to keep going ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Thank you very much.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toMartinKH

Yey!!!!!!! This is an excellent acheivement...not only are you a graduate but you are a runner and a fully fledged member of this wonderful forum where inspiration, advice and encouragement are here by the shed load!! You certainly can have your new shiny badge...Iโ€™m sure this is only the beginning of a long and happy running journey for you...woo hoo!!!! Congratulations ๐Ÿฅณ

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MartinKHGraduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Thank you so much Mummycav ๐Ÿ™

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PolicefoxLynGraduate

Hi

I completed C25K on 8 February. I'm quite new to Health Unlocked do didn't realise about posting here.

I've been consolidating since and pretty much intend to keep consolidating for a few months.

I'm really pleased with my progress!!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toPolicefoxLyn

Well done to you PolicefoxLyn ...you are doing just the right thing, consolidation is important just to cement the fact that you are now a runner...I thought there was a shiny badge waiting for someone and now I know who!! Happy running...and donโ€™t be a stranger on here, we like to hear how our new graduates are getting on ๐Ÿ˜Š

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HannasasopGraduate

Hi, completed W9R3 today!!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toHannasasop

Yey!! Congratulations Hannasasop ...what a great day to complete it on too!!! Happy sonny badge day to you ๐Ÿฅณ

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krs5Graduate

I completed W9R3 yesterday morning :-) Under the cloak of darkness as all my runs have been! My target now is to build confidence to run in the daylight when I might be seen :-0 I'm going to have to as the days are starting to get longer! And to do a parkrun - I know so many people that do it and none of them would think of me as a runner so the 1st time will be a bit daunting....

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply tokrs5

Congratulations krs5 ...what a great end to the month....I wouldnโ€™t worry about being seen AT ALL!!! What you do when youโ€™re running is amazing and you never know, you might just inspire someone else to take up running too..and definitely donโ€™t ever be afraid of parkrun, there are people there of all shapes, sizes and abilities...some people walk, some people run, some push prams so however you do park run you will fit in just fine...let us know when youโ€™ve been!!! Enjoy your graduation day and your shiny new badge โญ๏ธ

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Lynnie18Graduate

Hi I finally completed this wonderful programme. It's been hard going but achievable which is the best thing ever. Back in January when I was running for 90 seconds and how much a struggle it was to now be able to run for 30 minuites simply amazing.

Thank you to this forum for giving me the support to be able to actively change my lifestyle and in the process learn how to run. Forever grateful! Can I please be recognised as a graduate now ๐Ÿ˜

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toLynnie18

Aw congratulations and very well done to you Lynnie18 , it truly is amazing being able to run for 30 minutes!! Whoโ€™d have thought it?! Oh, I remember puffin and panting in those early runs worried that someone would be able to see my lungs trying to make their escape!!! Phew, Iโ€™m exhausted thinking about it!!! This forum is as wonderful as the programme and all the people here are the best...we all keep each other going and are genuinely interested in each otherโ€™s journey, I for one wouldnโ€™t have made it without my forum family!! Itโ€™s my pleasure to pin on your badge today ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Lynnie18Graduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Thank you.

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Sonia52Graduate

Round 2 of C25k and I did it! Graduated 2 October last year but then i had an ankle injury so... Very pleased i have managed to graduate again ๐Ÿ˜Š A very happy runner indeed.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toSonia52

Yey!!! Well done Sonia52 ...that just shows how determined to be a runner you are and now YOU'VE DONE IT!!! AGAIN!!! You should be very pleased with yourself...congratulations and happy shiny badge day to you ๐Ÿฅณ

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VeroveroGraduate

Couch to 5 k done

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toVerovero

Brilliant, well done Verovero ...enjoy your shiny new badge ๐Ÿ˜‰

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LordlazGraduate

I finished c25k GIMMES MY BADGE pweeease?

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toLordlaz

Woo hoo! Well done Lordlaz , amazing feeling isnโ€™t it? Happy new badge day to you ๐Ÿ˜‰

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JMTOWER14Graduate

Hi, I might be a bit late on this post as it's now March, but I actually graduated a few months back and have been lurking in the bridge to 10km forum since, so thought it was about time I got my badge :). Thank you!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateโ€ข in reply toJMTOWER14

Too right itโ€™s about time!! Congratulations on your amazing achievement...you new badge suits you ๐Ÿ˜‰

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JMTOWER14Graduateโ€ข in reply toMummycav

Thank you!

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