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My first 5k!!

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I’ve just ran my first 5k! I’m so chuffed. I’ve lost 9 1/2 stone - at one point I struggled to walk, let alone run. And I weighed this morning and I’m lighter than I’ve been for over 42 years!

Today is a pretty good day!

Merry Christmas all 😊

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Jools2020Graduate

Well done! What a fab Christmas present for yourself. 5K is such a milestone run. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏👏👏

Congratulations again for the weight loss, too! Two amazing achievements as you celebrate Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄🎅

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Jools2020

Thanks 🙏

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BonniesRestGraduate

Fantastic achievement! Congratulations! And Merry. Christmas! 🏃‍♀️🎉

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to BonniesRest

Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

What a lovely start to Christmas for you, congratulations on completing your first 5k, I wish you a very happy Christmas 🤶 🎄

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you!

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RennurGraduate

Yay. That is truly inspirational.

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Rennur

Thanks!

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Unfit_Dad

Wow!!! You are an inspiration!!! A real live inspiration and you have certainly given me hope!!!

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Unfit_Dad

That makes me happy! Thanks!

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AppleBGraduate

Wow - fantastic achievements! Enjoy your Christmas!

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to AppleB

You too! Thanks!

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Mummy23Graduate

Absolutely AMAZING achievements!!! Well done to you 🥳🥳🥳🥳

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FrencGraduate

Fabulous achievement! You must be SO proud of yourself. 👏🏼🎄😀

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Frenc

Thanks! I am!

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Beverley_01

Congratulations on your amazing weight loss and completing your first 5K. Your a true inspiration to someone whose on the second week of the Fast 800 programme and I will also be reluctantly attempting WK4R1 on Sunday.

Merry Christmas 🎄

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Beverley_01

Thanks! Good luck. I started my weight loss journey to with 5/2 & fast 800!

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NusiaFabGraduate

You are an inspiration Sabby2021! Merry Christmas🎄

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to NusiaFab

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too

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SassuoloGraduate

I can imagine that and rejoice with you in celebration. Just keep the good habits going now ! Merry Christmas 🍾🥂🤸‍♂️🎄

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Sassuolo

I will! Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too

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Maz1103Graduate

Amazing!! Well done and congratulations!!

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Maz1103

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you

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Justdoit4uGraduate

Absolutely amazing to hear. Thank you for sharing and giving us all a kick up the rear!

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Justdoit4u

My pleasure 😂 Thanks!

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00marksGraduate

Wow thats amazing!

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to 00marks

Thanks!

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Jcksam

I’m blown away by your post, many congrats on all levels and may you have a very Merry Christmas abs a successful New Year.

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Jcksam

Thank you so much! Hope you have a fabulous day

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JK20Graduate

Wow that is absolutely amazing! Well done you and Merry Christmas 🥂

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to JK20

Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks

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Kat332zzGraduate

Fantastic Sabby, wonderful news in a not so wonderful time. Merry Christmas

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Kat332zz

Thanks! X

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PandaCoryGraduate

Congratulations! That's 2 brilliant achievements 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🎉🎉🎉

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to PandaCory

Thank you!!

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GailXrunningGraduate

That’s great news... and a milestone reached. Congratulations and a merry Christmas!

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to GailXrunning

Thanks Gail! Merry Christmas to you too x

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ComaltdelGraduate

Wow go You Sabby2021. Amazing keep going and enjoy your achievement and joy in life.

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Sabby2021Graduate in reply to Comaltdel

I will, thank you!

Wow 🤩

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SallyLondon

Amazing! Extraordinary effort. Well done!

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FrencGraduate

Well done, what an awe inspiring achievement! I’m sure at the beginning it must have seemed overwhelming. I have nothing but admiration for you. 👏🏼🏃‍♀️🎉

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