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I was on BBC Breakfast with Jo Whiley this morning!

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Can't believe what the #couchto5k has done: better physical health; improved mental health and a 4 min slot on National TV! Huge thanks to Jo Whiley for being my trainer. I've got the last two weeks to go. It's going to be tough but determined to do it. I have a double transplant, iron deficiency and depression, so anyone can do this! ❤️

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I saw you!! Well if anyone is an inspiration it is certainly you! Well done

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BobbbbbbbbbbbbGraduate in reply to weejillymc68

Thank you. It was nerve-wracking but been buzzing all day. I'll be off with Week 7 Run 3 tonight doing a personal record! Thanks for your kind words. 😊

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Didint see it but absolutely brilliant. Very well done

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BobbbbbbbbbbbbGraduate in reply to Nickray47

Thanks. It's on iPlayer until tomorrow! Last 6 mins after the weather 😉.

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This is fantastic! What a way to get motivated!

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BobbbbbbbbbbbbGraduate in reply to Robo20

Thank you 😊

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Well the eyes of the nation are on you now - no pressure.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Seriously though, well done - you are nearly there now!

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BobbbbbbbbbbbbGraduate in reply to Fionamags

Thank you. Yep, I've put myself in a tricky position as I need to complete now! 🤣 Finishing week 7 today; it's tough and I might need to repeat but I'm determined! 😉

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You've got this! You've come so far the reat is just putting in the time and ticking off those runs. Good luck!

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BobbbbbbbbbbbbGraduate in reply to Fionamags

Well did final run of week 7 and nailed it! It must be the extra wings after today!

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I saw it too. Well done

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Cheers 😊

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I didn’t see this but well done - you are famous and a runner. Jo Whiley was my coach and I was reluctant to let her go, but then I realised that there were people waiting to run with her too.

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BobbbbbbbbbbbbGraduate in reply to Dexy5

Love that! I'll feel the pain once I've completed this! 😉

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Good going Bud

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BobbbbbbbbbbbbGraduate in reply to Justdoit2015

Cheers 😉

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Well done, I just watched the news snippet on Iplayer, it is on until 9 am tomorrow if anyone else wants to watch it.

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Thanks 😊

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It must be your final week now. Good luck to you. Your 4 minutes of National fame will keep you going for 30 minutes. 🏃‍♂️⚡️

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BobbbbbbbbbbbbGraduate in reply to Dexy5

Last run on Tuesday! 🤞 With more runs to follow!😉

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Dexy5Graduate in reply to Bobbbbbbbbbbbb

Oh yes! This is just the start of a wonderful journey. Running is such a life changer. Enjoy that graduation run. 🏃‍♂️👏👏

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Last run on Tuesday! 🤞 With more runs to follow!😉

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WOW...just wow!!!! only just came across this post - Superman got nothing on you!..... Seriously tho...

Your story is just amazing and must inspire all of us!.....

So proud of you for doing it!... a real success story!....

This C25k is just brilliant isn't it!...

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BobbbbbbbbbbbbGraduate in reply to Tinytears60

Haha! Thank you. It's been very surreal and nothing what I expected when I started w1r1! 😂 I graduated 2 weeks ago and just love running! I miss Jo though! 😂

How are you getting on?

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Wow amazing story, inspiring story, keep up the good work sir.

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BobbbbbbbbbbbbGraduate in reply to RunningT5k

Thank you. You too! 😉

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