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I did it! Graduation today

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JessPixGraduate
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Can I just say a huge thank you to this wonderful forum. Not only have I received practical advice about how to run (thank you Japanese slow running technique!), education about the best strengthening exercises to do, but also the kindest and most lovely emotional support and encouragement. I did my week 9 run 3 graduation run today. It was an emotional experience and I am grieving the end of it as well as celebrating with a cold glass of Chablis! I can't wait to continue my running journey. If anybody starting out is reading this, then please believe that if I can do it, anybody can and it will be one of the best things you will ever do for yourself. Love and thanks to everyone.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

A very emotional experience for you today JessPix, congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K 🎓 🏃🏾 👍

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked July C25K graduation home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓

Now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement with a cold glass of Chablis. 😊 🏃🏾 🎓

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JessPixGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you so much! I couldn't have got through it without all the wise words and frankly just general loveliness of all you on here. xx

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to JessPix

👍 🏃🏾

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Birdlady64Graduate

Congratulations 👏🎉

It feels amazing right? 😁

Enjoy your well earned glass of Chablis

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Birdlady64

Thank you so much! And cheers :)

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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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JessPixGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you so much. The advice you provide on here has been amazing and I have definitely benefitted from it. Thank you!

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HelenofTroy123Graduate

Yes!!! Well done! I’m mega proud of us! Just done my graduation run and I’m literally teary eyed!

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JessPixGraduate in reply to HelenofTroy123

Well done!! I am so proud of you!! We did it :)

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Fatfriend81Graduate

Congratulations 👏 🏃‍♀️🎉🥳

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Fatfriend81

Thank you so much!

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LarrythecatGraduate

Brilliant !! Well done JessPix!!! 🍸🥇🏆. Well deserved Chablis! Totally agree this forum is so supportive. I’ve 2 runs left so hope to join you by Friday. Congratulations!!!

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Larrythecat

Thank you!! I will be cheering you on for your graduation run and I will keep the Chablis on ice for you :)

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Jacqui2402Graduate

Congratulations and well done. It is such a great feeling. Enjoy that glass of Chablis 🏆🏅🏃🏾‍♀️🥂

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Jacqui2402

Thank you so much, I agree - it is the best feeling! x

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tara-jGraduate

What a fab post, well done enjoy that drink!!

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JessPixGraduate in reply to tara-j

Thank you! xx

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Dtay1978Graduate

Well done lady 🥳 I’m so pleased for you 🙂

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Dtay1978

Aw thank you so much :)

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Squidge1504Graduate

Well done you!! :) huge congratulations!!

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Squidge1504

Thanks so much for your support x

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TattoosteveGraduate

Nice one JessPix , be super proud. Well done 👌

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Tattoosteve

Thank you Tattoosteve :)

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MudiwaGraduate

Congratulations and well done 👏👏🎉

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Mudiwa

Thank you so much! :)

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MoliJGraduate

Brilliant achievement, well done 👍

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JessPixGraduate in reply to MoliJ

Thank you, this place has helped me achieve so much :)

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MoliJGraduate in reply to JessPix

Me too x

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JoggingbottomGraduate

Well done. Time to celebrate.

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Joggingbottom

Definitely celebration time thank you xx

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NilsamGraduate

Wow JessPix, well done. Congratulations to you. So impressed. 🏃🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️👣👍

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Nilsam

Thank you lovely Nilsam :)

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NilsamGraduate in reply to JessPix

That is kind, JessPix. Happy consolidation runs for the coming weeks. 👣👀🏃🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️👍

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Nilsam

🤗

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RunGirl1989Graduate

You are the proper runner now JessPix!

Congratulations on your grafuation and I hope you take much deserved rest today 🙂

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JessPixGraduate in reply to RunGirl1989

I'm smiling at the thought of being a runner :D Thank you!

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HennieR62Graduate

Well done! It’sa brilliant feeling .... enjoy! 😊

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JessPixGraduate in reply to HennieR62

Thank you so much :)

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FionamagsGraduate

Congratulations! You deserve that glass of wine. Now check out the consolidation club for ideas going forwards. Keep on running!!!! 🥳🎈🎉

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Fionamags

Great advice thank you! Will definitely be looking for ways to take it steadily (and slowly like a snail) forwards x

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HennieR62Graduate

Well done!! Hope you’re still celebrating! 👏👏👏

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JessPixGraduate in reply to HennieR62

Maybe a cheeky gin and tonic tonight after a long day at work :D

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emilyb95Graduate

Well done!! Such an amazing achievement, you should be so proud!! 🎉

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JessPixGraduate in reply to emilyb95

Thank you so much :) xx

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Rayros21Graduate

Many congratulations. It does give you a great sense of achievement to finish the programme. As you say, anyone can do it! Keep on running! 👏👏👏

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JessPixGraduate in reply to Rayros21

Thank you! It is definitely going to be life changing for me 🤗

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madspaniel17

Congratulations, are you going to keep going to 10k?!

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JessPixGraduate

Thank you 😊 In my dreams that would be wonderful, I'm not sure whether I'd be capable. All I know is that I want to keep running but do it carefully so I don't injure myself. My biggest fear is this old and fat body getting so wrecked that I can't run for a while as then I might stop altogether. It's taken me 50 years to get to this point 😂 :D

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