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Finally graduated!

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RunJDGraduate
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Well after week 1 run 1 I felt physically sick and thought “I am NEVER going to be able to do this!” Now about 12-13 weeks later here we are, completed my third 30 minute run tonight! Feeling very proud of myself. I have had a knee injury and seemed stuck on week 6 run 1 forever! With the help of knee supports, ankle support and shoe insoles (which were brilliant) I have finally got there. Yippeeee 😀

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JetsNannaGraduate

Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I’ve got W9R3 in the morning 😌

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RunJDGraduate in reply to JetsNanna

Enjoy it!! X

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JetsNannaGraduate in reply to RunJD

I aim to, thanks. Congrats on your achievement- I know how much grit and hard work it takes. Bravo 🥂

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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Keep running, keep smiling.

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RunJDGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you! X

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nowsterGraduate

Congratulations! 🏃🏼‍♀️🏆🍾🏅

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RunJDGraduate

Thanks x

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TonkaEmsGraduate

Congratulations 🍾 well done on your achievement and being a runner 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

I also graduated today so have been smiling all day - embrace the feeling and your success.

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RunJDGraduate in reply to TonkaEms

Congratulations to you too! 👏👏👏

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FionamagsGraduate

That is brilliant - well done! Hope you are smiling for days. 🥳💪🎈🎉🎊🏆🎖

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alacowGraduate

Many congratulations - some of us need that little bit extra time. It is incredible how good it feels,

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kev9154Graduate

Fantastic 👏👏, keep going with the running, it’s such a magic feeling every time you finish 👍👍

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HeavyFootGraduate

That’s a fantastic achievement and 10 out of 10 for persistence. Good luck for your future 🍀

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00marksGraduate

Congratulations! A terrific effort!

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Not_a_runner456Graduate

Congratulations. I did my last run too. Such a great feeling!

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RunJDGraduate in reply to Not_a_runner456

Congratulations! 👏👏🏃‍♂️

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Lindy5kGraduate

Brilliant. I understand that feeling so well done👏 xx

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BarbieWGraduate

Well done RunJD

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booksieGraduate

Well done indeed - especially with the injuries you had !

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AutocutieGraduate

Well done 👍 that’s fantastic 🎉🎉

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Pixie_Shots

Oh so well done - not least for persevering! I also felt sick after run 1 and was also stuck on Wk6 R1 and seeing you graduate has just spurred me on. Huge congratulations!!

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RunJDGraduate in reply to Pixie_Shots

That is great news, that is what this forum is all about - spurring each other on. You can do it! X

Congratulations 🎉🥳 🎉

Well done ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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CouchphoenixGraduate

Congratulations RunJD, you battled through injury and graduated, well done you, sounds like that was pure determination 👏🏻👏🏻🥇🥳🥳

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RunJDGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix

Thank you, in part it was! 😃

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Havenhealth

Congratulations 🥳

I am on week 8 and enjoyed it so far finding it harder to fit all runs in as I’m back to work now !

But I am determined to graduate like you ...

Well done 👍

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RunJDGraduate in reply to Havenhealth

Thank you and well done for getting to week 8 - you will do it, no problem!

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