42 - 6ft 2" - 20st 10lb - W9 R3 ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅ‡ - Couch to 5K

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42 - 6ft 2" - 20st 10lb - W9 R3 ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅ‡

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SedgeGraduate
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Finally I've completed this programme - Injury hampered me at right at the final hurdle, and so it was 11 days between R2 and R3, only a slight groin strain thankfully!

So this morning I set off, knowing full well that it was going to be hard in the heat and humidity, I hadn't slept well, and between R2 and R3 I've had a birthday and therefore over indulged in the booze and BBQ food department (hence no weight loss last week!). All this added up to the perfect storm which I had to weather!

It was a hard hard run, I had to slow right down just to get to the end, but get to the end I did!

For anyone who is thinking about starting, just do it! My BMI was roughly the same as a Pork Scratching, I made a conscious decision to get healthier, and lighter. It has taken me 11 weeks to complete the programme, mainly due to the injury in the last week, but also through taking extra rest days when I felt like I needed to.

If I can do this, literally anyone can!

See you at the finish line!

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PMcL1966Graduate

That โ€œpork scratchingโ€ quip made me laugh.

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Instructor57Graduate

Excellent well done and congratulations on your achievement and Graduation !

Haha luv the BMI of a pork scratching ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Frizzbomb67Graduate

Congratulations ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Sometimes life gets in the way and there are times when we should celebrate and feast not fast. Life would be too miserable otherwise ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚. Youโ€™re still going in the right direction. Enjoy your success today!

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nowsterGraduate

Very very well done! I'm 51, 6ft and only 12st6. I doff my cap to you. (Not that I have a cap.)

Congratulations! ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ†

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PhoenixRiseGraduate

Congratulations ๐Ÿฅณ GRADUATE ๐ŸŽ“ ๐Ÿ‘

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BrendanFosterGraduate

Nice one Sedge! Hopefully I'll be saying the same at the end of next week!

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John_WGraduateAmbassador

Congratulations Sedge!

Now time for consolidation... what's your plan?

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SedgeGraduate in reply to John_W

Thanks John, after todayโ€™s run I shall do a few more 30 mins before thinking about moving on. Although Iโ€™d like to be faster, Iโ€™ve read that I should concentrate on distance/length and then speed will come naturally on shorter runs! Will also try some different routes!

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CouchphoenixGraduate

Congratulations Sedge brilliant achievement especially for a former pork scratching ๐Ÿ˜‚ that made me laugh. Enjoy your graduation day ๐ŸŽ“ youโ€™ve earned it ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

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Smile23Graduate

Well done

You are a star โญ๏ธ ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ

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Tasha99Graduate

Fantastic ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ

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Fifitrixiebell73Graduate

Well done! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

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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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MontyMooDogGraduate

Many congratulations on your graduation ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€Hope to see you on the start line in the Weekly Virtual 5K soon

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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