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It can be done

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LadyjoggerGraduate
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Well, to all those wondering about this programme or struggling part way through, there is good news. IT CAN BE DONE! I started on 1 May with the target of completing it by mid July and my 70th birthday. Today I have completed, 3 weeks later than planned, due to a surgical intervention which prevented me running for 3 weeks, at 70 plus a week! If I can do it so can you. I’ve never run in my life, I haven’t achieved 5k yet (only 3k so far) but that will be my next target. So best foot forwards all of those with doubts, it is achievable.😀 I shall now claim my ‘graduation certificate’. 💪

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WibbleJ profile image
WibbleJGraduate

Wow that’s fantastic! Well done. 👏

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LadyjoggerGraduate in reply to WibbleJ

Thank you, I 'm delighted!

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Blossom-Graduate

Yay, well done! Us 'oldies' have got this! I'll be 66 in 4 weeks time and aiming for my 5k then. Can't wait! Happy running!🏃🏃‍♀️💥

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LadyjoggerGraduate in reply to Blossom-

Good luck 😀

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sally1993

Wow well done you!!! X

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LadyjoggerGraduate in reply to sally1993

Thank you and very best of luck with future plans.

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MontyMooDogGraduate

Nice one. I'll be joining you on Saturday too👍😁

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LadyjoggerGraduate in reply to MontyMooDog

Well done in advance of Saturday😀

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GysmoGraduate

Well done Ladyjogger, you made me smile, congratulations on your achievement and enjoy your running, slow and steady is the way and most importantly enjoy yourself👍😎

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LadyjoggerGraduate in reply to Gysmo

Thank you!

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LizcanrunGraduate

Congratulations.!!

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LadyjoggerGraduate in reply to Lizcanrun

Thank you. Now to consolidate!

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Jacqui2402Graduate

Wow wow wow, that is absolutely fantastic. Well done you xx

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LadyjoggerGraduate in reply to Jacqui2402

Thanks. I feel good😀

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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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LadyjoggerGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

I’ve been looking at it already! Plenty of good advice there.

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SJ60

Wow! Well done. I hope you’re having a big celebration now! 🙌🥇🥂

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LadyjoggerGraduate in reply to SJ60

I’ve just had the last piece of my birthday cake! Just as well it

has all gone now otherwise I’d be carrying too much extra weight but..... the cake was delish!

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Dtay1978Graduate

Congrats 🥳

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LadyjoggerGraduate in reply to Dtay1978

Thank you, it’s a good feeling.

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