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Going out with a bang! W9R3: my first 5k! πŸŽ‰

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sophs_cxGraduate
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So today was the day, my final run of the C25k programme. I felt really good today, and maybe it was the excitement of graduating, but when the final bell rung at 30 minutes I decided to keep plodding a little longer to reach the 5k.

I managed it in just under 36 minutes - honestly feel so proud of how far I’ve come, I never thought in a million years I’d be able to reach this goal.

Thank you to all those on this forum who have inspired me to keep going and shared their invaluable advice. You’ve managed to convince me that running actually is enjoyable; it’s definitely something I’ll be keeping up!

For anyone who’s just starting out, or mid-programme and finding it tough, keep at it! The feeling of accomplishment once you reach your goal is second to none.

Thanks all and keep running!

Sophie

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liam-1Graduate

You superstar πŸ₯‡πŸ†πŸŽŠβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

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liam-1Graduate

Congratulations what an achievement and again so inspiring.

Keep this going and that 5K is there you can see it 29:59m you can do it Sophs πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†.

Champion

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sophs_cxGraduate in reply to liam-1

Thanks Liam, only 5 minutes 56 seconds to shave off πŸ˜‚

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liam-1Graduate in reply to sophs_cx

No bother for a champion like yourself.

You got this I know it and no matter what we’re here to support you πŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ₯‡

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RebelouGraduate

Wow congratulations πŸ₯³ well done πŸ‘πŸ»

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MccHaGraduate

You did really well, fantastic πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Dmc33Graduate

Congratulations! Hope you feel the buzz all day now πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

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sophs_cxGraduate in reply to Dmc33

Thanks - definitely am! Feels great.

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PlymBorn

Well done ! πŸ‘πŸ‘

It’s a huge achievement πŸ… and you should be rightly proud !

Think back to W1R1... to now ... a full 30 mins and then some to get to 5K !

You are now a runner ! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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sophs_cxGraduate in reply to PlymBorn

Thanks Plymborn πŸ™‚

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HelenofTroy123Graduate

Yay!!! Well done! Such an accomplishment - very proud of you

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sophs_cxGraduate in reply to HelenofTroy123

Thanks 😊

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Frizzbomb67Graduate

Brilliant! Well done πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ». I graduated too this morning but couldn’t go the extra. After a stressful and busy week I was really tired so just did what I needed to do to get it done. Well done on the 5K. What a finish! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰πŸ†

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sophs_cxGraduate in reply to Frizzbomb67

Massive congratulations on your graduation!! It’s a great feeling isn’t it? You have the stamina to run 30 minutes now, the 5k is just a matter of time!

Best of luck with your consolidation runs 😊

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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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Jacqui2402Graduate

Fantastic and congratulations, such a euphoric feeling when you graduate. Well done and keep it up πŸ…πŸ…πŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ†πŸ†πŸŽŠπŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

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