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5k for sure!! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜Š

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When I told some people I was doing c25k they said, but have you really run 5k?? So I downloaded NRC 5K run and went out tonite and ran 5k!! When coach said you got 800 meters left I felt really emotional and when he said 100 meters left I just saw a 100 meter track as if in the Olympics πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ and when I reached 5k I was SOOOOO happy 😊 never thought I would do that. It took me 46 minutes and that was probably the best 46 minutes I've spent in a long time πŸ‘

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations, yes, the best 46 minutes ever πŸƒπŸΎπŸ‘

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

Cheers 😊

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Tasha99Graduate

That is fantastic! Well done!

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toTasha99

Thank you

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RennurGraduate

Fantastic. First of many.

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toRennur

Thank you πŸ‘

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CouchphoenixGraduate

I loved reading this post, C25k is misleading as it’s aim is to get you to the stage whereby you can run continuously for 30 minutes, you smashed that and now you’ve run 5k too to cement the fact that you are without doubt a true graduate and to silence anyone who doubts how hard you’ve worked, how far you’ve come and how much you’ve achieved, brilliant, Well Done πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toCouchphoenix

Thank you Geoff, yes I did want to silence those who doubted my hard work and to prove to myself I can do this πŸ‘

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CouchphoenixGraduateβ€’ in reply toCI578

You’ve definitely done both, it’s an amazing achievement and you’ve every right to feel proud and emotional x

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toCouchphoenix

Cheers 🍻

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SueAppleRunGraduate

That’s fantastic

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you 😊

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IndieRunnerGraduate

Awesome, well done πŸ‘. Thanks for sharing this post. I had to explain to a family member again today that YES, I finished C25k and NO I didn't do 5k and NO that doesn't mean I failed etc etc. I will take my time and one day I will get there too πŸ™‚.

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toIndieRunner

I'm sure you will and thank you 😊

Magnificent Running C1578 πŸ₯³

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply to

Thank you 😜

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Yooz welcome πŸ‘ that first official landmark distance is a memorable one πŸ…

Well done!

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply to

Thank you πŸ‘

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FrencGraduate

That’s brilliant! That first 5k is the best 5k by far. Well done you πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸΌπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ.

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toFrenc

Cheers 😊

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Runninggirl59Graduate

Brilliant. Well done. πŸ˜€

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toRunninggirl59

Than you πŸ‘

Fabulous! Well done xx

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply to

Thank you 😁

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Health2020Graduate

Fantastic well done

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toHealth2020

Cheers 🍻

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Health2020Graduate

Fantastic well done

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RaisemeupGraduate

Well done and love the description of sprinting 100m too! I like to end with a short sprint, my friends reckon they can't keep up with me (they're being kind!). I always say it's for my 'photo finish'! So you have achieved distance 5k and endurance in running for more than the required 30 mins - 'buy one get one free' - fantastic! No wonder you're pleased. Suggest to your friends they take up C25k, then they'll 'get it' 😁.

Best wishes ☺️

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toRaisemeup

Thank you and happy running πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Green4run

Well done you! I can totally relate to your post, i have last week done exactly the same but it took me 51 and a half minutes πŸ˜… I am going to look at the app you mentioned as i only have 2 more couch to 5k app runs left. The only reason i ended do a longer run last week is because i just felt like carrying on to prove to myself i would be able to reach 5k. Well done again!

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toGreen4run

Thank you and happy running πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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FreedomToRunGraduate

Yay!!! Congratulations!!!

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toFreedomToRun

Cheers 🍻

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MwuahahaGraduate

Congrats! It's an amazing feeling. May your future runs also bring you joy! πŸ˜€

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toMwuahaha

Thank you 😊

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HexGirlGraduate

That is so good! :D well done! 46 minutes is ace as well! To be able to run for that long shows just how much endurance you have! Amazing :D

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CI578Graduateβ€’ in reply toHexGirl

Cheers HexGirl 😊

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