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GOOD MORNING PLAYMATES!! Sorry about shouting. But, as many of you are aware, the feeling of euphoria on completion of this run is very satisfying. Six weeks ago, it was a struggle to run for one minute let alone twenty five. And last week I had to stop after eighteen minutes into the twenty minute run due to calf injury. I was not really convinced I’d do this today.

Anyone coming up the ranks, believe you can!! Because you definitely can!!!

Stay safe and well everybody.

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BlackberrypieGraduate

I definitely feel this is a big moment in C25K. The bridge section is over with all the various steps up in time, and 25 minutes feels very close to 30. We're nearly there!

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NikonikoFred in reply to Blackberrypie

Are you at the same position?

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BlackberrypieGraduate in reply to NikonikoFred

Yes, W6R3 yesterday for me.

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NikonikoFred in reply to Blackberrypie

Great, let’s just keep going.

I normally run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Then have Saturday and Sunday off. But I’ve decided to try running every other day. That way I get 7 runs in 14 days instead of 6.

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BlackberrypieGraduate in reply to NikonikoFred

That's what I've been doing - barring twice when I've overdone it and needed to take a bit of extra time for recovery. Seems to work OK that way.

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sally1993

Yay thank you for the encouragement and well done you!!!! Can't wait til I get to post this myself :)

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nowsterGraduate

♫ Oh what a glorious thing to be, a healthy grown-up busy busy bee. ♫

(Though you don't look old enough to remember comedian Arthur Askey and his catchphrase.)

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NikonikoFred in reply to nowster

I’m a little teapot etc etc???

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NikonikoFred in reply to nowster

Love the look of your shoes. Mine are similar, Vivobarefoot. So comfy, I love em’

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nowsterGraduate in reply to NikonikoFred

I've been wearing Vibrams for 8 years now. I've only got to use them for running this summer (with C25K).

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 6, you are now OFFICIALLY a RUNNER, I shouted that so that you would hear me, you are now OFFICIALLY a RUNNER 🏃🏾🏃🏾✅🆗

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NikonikoFred in reply to AlMorr

Thank you. I actually felt better after this run than any so far.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to NikonikoFred

👍

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AutocutieGraduate

Fantastic- well done 👏👏

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