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W9R3 complete and DONE ✅

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Hi just returned and finished the above so ran 3 times for 30 mins and reached 4.2Km not 5Km , slow jogging pace but finished C25K!!

Although the last 15 mins I seem to establish a rhythm and reasonable pace which felt comfortableish for me !!

The completion is a resounding achievement / accomplishment for me opposed to the actually running . However I felt ok , breathing fine but stiff legs after 5 mins and I did a warm up in advance and was hydrated , so no idea why ?

When I look back I’m amazed and pleased as I never thought I could 3 mins never mind 30 mins straight . Just proves with time and commitment your fitness , stamina and endurance improved dramatically.

However new running trainers helped my landing foot technique and my feet felt lighter .

I also want to thank all the people in this community who gave me advice/ tips and the supportive motivation to keep pushing forward - thank you - very much appreciated.

So no more targets, distance or time Laura I’m just going to run for fun and enjoy ( hopefully) the freedom of exercise.

Not sure what happens now but I’m trusting I will run regularly for pleasure .

H3

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IannodaTruffeMentor

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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Hideaway3 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks IannodaTruffe

Appreciate all the advice and support

H3

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Shar71Graduate

Well done on ur graduation from c25k hideaway 🎓🎉 what a fantasic achievement. Enjoy ur future runs 👍😎

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Hideaway3 in reply to Shar71

Hi Shar 71 that’s very kind , appreciated! Hope your feeling better ✅?

H3

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Shar71Graduate in reply to Hideaway3

Getting there hideaway3 i will soon be back and smashing it 😁

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Hideaway3 in reply to Shar71

Speedy recovery 👍✅🍀🤞

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Shar71Graduate in reply to Hideaway3

😁👍😜

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RoxdogGraduate

Well done and enjoy your free runs!

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Hideaway3 in reply to Roxdog

Thank you very much

Appreciated Roxdog

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GigiRunsGraduate

Congratulations! So happy for your success. I echo all your sentiments. Enjoy and reward yourself for such a great achievement!

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Hideaway3 in reply to GigiRuns

Thank you Very much appreciated GigiRuns

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SandraY1Graduate

👏👏👏🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🥳🎓

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Hideaway3 in reply to SandraY1

Thanks SandraY1 appreciated

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Fabulous450Graduate

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽!! Congratulations H3!! You are an amazing graduate !! Well done!!🍾🥂🎓 🏆!! ❤️

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Hideaway3 in reply to Fabulous450

Hi Fab 450 thanks very much / you helped my motivation with your positivity 😊✅👍🙏🏿😇😌

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AlysPGraduate

Hi H3, I also complete today- have set up a post graduation Strava club if you are interested:

strava.com/clubs/lockdownc2...

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Hideaway3 in reply to AlysP

Hi AlysP

Congratulations! Well done

Yes I’m into Strava so yes will do

Thank you

H3

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AlysPGraduate in reply to Hideaway3

Lovely that’s great! 😀

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement 🏃🏾 👍 🎓

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Hideaway3 in reply to AlMorr

Hey AlMorr

Thanks very much and for all your guidance and support

Appreciated

H3

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Hideaway3

👍

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Shar71Graduate

🤣🤣

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GetfitokGraduate

Brilliant! Well done you 🏅🎓🏆👏👏👏

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Hideaway3 in reply to Getfitok

Thank you very much

H3

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