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I never thought I could finish Couch to 5K - WK9R3

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Probably one of the hardest things I have had to do, especially knowing I was about to graduate but I persevered and completed my last race. A couple of years ago, I couldn't go round our local park (2.3 miles) without stopping at least 5/6 times. Somehow, i was able to run for 30 minutes. I had my Nike Run Club App run at the same time and covered about 4.39km. I think I am going to carry on doing 30 minutes run to build endurance till I am comfortable enough to hit 5k. Big thanks/love to the community, all the best and be safe my fellow runners.

Blessings x

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations! Did you use a guided run? Coach Bennett has a few runs of the right lengths for you... and there’s a guided 5k or two for when you’re ready... his coaching really rocks.

Celebrate well, enjoy that consolidation work and all your future running adventures

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RunningT5kGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Awww big thank U! I just set the timer to 30 minutes :), nice one for the Coach Bennett recommendations, the Nike app really looks interesting. I reckon it will be my go2 app going forward, big thanks for the encouragement. All the best.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to RunningT5k

He makes me run better. All the best to you too... and when you’re ready I’ll be seeing you over on Bridge to 10k!

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dieOR5kGraduate

Congrats. This is an absolutely lovely day to graduate 🎓.

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RunningT5kGraduate in reply to dieOR5k

It is indeed, Congrats 2 U 2. Have a good one.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing C25K and graduating, now go and celebrate at home with your favourite bubbly.

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RunningT5kGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Aww thank u very much, I will be celebrating by going online and window shopping for a gps watch or some trainees aha.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to RunningT5k

👍

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Whitto1539

Well done and congratulations 👏👏👏

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RunningT5kGraduate in reply to Whitto1539

Thanks a lot Whitto1539 , all the best.

🎉 Great work and congratulations! 🎉

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RunningT5kGraduate in reply to

Aww nice one Hidden , have a blessed evening.

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Comfortnotspeed

Well done! A great achievement. There’s never been a more important time to stay healthy and be able to get out for a run.

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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RunningT5kGraduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed

Big thanks, :). I couldn't agree more. Looking forward to the next run already.

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JarLoGraduate

Awesome work! Now the fun begins eh? Continue to challenge and motivate yourself fella 🙌🏽

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RunningT5kGraduate in reply to JarLo

Aww nice one, I can't wait to go on my next run :), happy running. all the best.

Amazing, huge congratulations RunningT5k, that is fantastic. It's so nice to read the graduation posts but even more so to have some good news to read.

Enjoy celebrating this evening, you definitely deserve it.

Well done and HAPPY RUNNING 🏃👍🎊🎉💪🥂

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RunningT5kGraduate in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner

Big thanks 2 U, it has really been inspiring achieving something you've never done before. Have a blessed weekend.

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GetfitokGraduate

Brilliant! Well done you 👍

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RunningT5kGraduate in reply to Getfitok

Aww big thank U, hope you are well.

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