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Today 18th April in 2018 I ran, run 1 of week 1 of C25K, since then I have ran 17 official Parkruns and 44 (not) parkruns, at least another 20 other 5K to 8K runs, 10/10Ks, a few 11K to 14K runs and one 10 miles run, it's been a great 3 years, also as this Healthunlocked C25K/B210K and Marathon Forums are the best Social Media Sites on the Internet I am very proud to be a member of it.

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Running-ringsGraduate

An inspirational read for someone starting out on their running journey! Hats off to you!👏🎩

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Running-rings

Yes Running rings, I hope I have inspired people to start C25K, thank you 😀 🏃🏾 👍

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Tasha99Graduate

That’s fantastic al! We started at a similar time. Happy runniversary to you 🍾👌🏽

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Tasha99

2018 was the start of many, including me and you Tasha99 on this wonderful journey of running, thanks for the compliment 🏃🏾👍😊

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Tasha99Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Life changing moves!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Tasha99

👍

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Tasha99

PS, there were so many that started C25K in 2018 that they are now called "the class of 2018"

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Tasha99Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Oooh I like that!

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Al, you have been a great support and inspiration to so many of us, thank you. Huge Congratulations 🎉 on your 3 year Runniversary 😀

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Thanks W&S, I enjoy reading your running articles as well. 😊 🏃🏾

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Jericho2332Graduate

Happy runiversary AlMorr 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Jericho2332

Thanks Jericho2332, I meant to repeat run 1 of week 1 of C25K this morning but instead went a 10K walk to add my distance to the COGH Challenge. 😊 🚶

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Jericho2332Graduate in reply to AlMorr

I went on a 19k bike ride and failed to add to the COGH 🤦🏼‍♂️🤣

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Jericho2332

Update June 2021, COGH is now over but cycling was NOT counted in it.

Happy runniversary AlMorr, and many more of them . Not only have you achieved your achievements, but you have also helped others to do so with your advice and support in the forum, including me 😁. Thank you so much.

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Thanks Rosec25K, I like your username 😊

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roseabi

Congratulations, Al!!!!!!!!!!!!

And thank you for being such an inspiring contributor to these wonderful communities xxx

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to roseabi

Yes I did say on my post that all the running communities from C25K to the marathon forum are the best on the Internet, thank you Rosebi👍🏃🏾😊

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roseabi in reply to AlMorr

The very best 😊😊😊

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PeggySusiGraduate

Happy runniversary AlMorr..😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to PeggySusi

Thank you PeggySusi😊👍🏃🏾

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Doris8Graduate

That’s really fantastic AlMorr . That’s a lot of running over 3 years and what an inspiration to anyone starting. Hope you have a lot more running years ahead of you and injury free if possible. Hats off to you👏👏🤗

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Doris8

Thank you Doris8, I hope also to have a lot more running years ahead, 👍😊🏃🏾

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate

Three years???? Where did the time go! Congratulations on your third runniversary Al! 😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl

Thanks GOG, time flies doesn't it, I only started reporting my runs 3 years ago after completing the 4th week of C25K, by that time I was confident that I would complete the course, you also have done very well with C25K 👍

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Instructor57Graduate

Happy Runaverssary Al 👍👏👏👏

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Instructor57

Thanks Instructor57, it's been a great 3 years of🏃🏾

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Sandraj39Graduate

Happy Runiversary AlMorr 👏🥳 - it’s been a great three years of running for you! I also agree about these forums...we’re the best!😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Sandraj39

Yes we ARE the BEST, I am not the only person who has said that these running forums are the best on the Internet, I have enjoyed those last 3 years of running 🏃🏾. 😊

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JoggingonthewildsideGraduate

Wow that’s amazing and yes you have inspired me

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Joggingonthewildside

I am so happy to know that I have inspired you with your running, thanks👍🏃🏾

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Frizzbomb67Graduate

Congratulations on your third runniversary 🥳👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. That’s quite a collection of runs under your belt 🏃‍♂️wishing you many more great runs and I hope you get that Parkrun T shirt eventually 😊. I agree, this is the best, most supportive social media site 👍🏻

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Frizzbomb67

Thanks Frizzbomb67, I might get the new 25 running a official Parkrun T Shirt, not so sure regarding the 50 or 100 T shirt 👚 if they counted my 17 official Parkruns and the 44 (not) parkruns which are 61 altogether I wound now have the red 50 parkrun T Shirt.

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Congratulations Al - it's a great feeling isn't it?

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to John_W

I agree with you John W, it is a great feeling 🏃🏾👍, thanks

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RunaroundSue

Happy runniversary. A great achievement

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to RunaroundSue

Thanks Sue, actually I meant to run, run 1 of week 1 of C25K this morning but instead went a 10K walk to add my distance to COGH, I have enjoyed the last 3 years doing all those runs 🏃 👍

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ShutthefrontdoorGraduate

You Sir, are an inspiration too many (including me 😊) You always take the time to reply on this forum to many of us whether it be with words of wisdom or words of encouragement.

Long may your love of running continue and a huge congratulations 🎉

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Shutthefrontdoor

Thank you very much Shuttefrontdoor, I appreciate your compliments to me, I like to think that I inspire people on this forum, I have enjoyed those last 3 years. 😊 🏃🏾 👍

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Jools2020Graduate

A great list of achievements to be proud of, AlMorr. Very well done 👏👏👏💪👍

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Jools2020

Thanks Jools2020, I suppose I should be very proud of myself 👍🏃🏾

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Jools2020Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Indeed you should! And what isn’t listed is how helpful and supportive you are to other members of the forum. I’m sure I’m not the only one who would like to thank you for that. 😊 Thank you, Al!

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Buddy34Graduate

Happy 3rd runniversary my running friend. Quite an achievement and here's to many more happy runs👏👏🥳🥳

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thanks Buddy34, like you I have enjoyed those last 3 years, I do hope to have more years running and who knows I might meet up with you at Drumpellier parkrun some time 🏃🏾👍

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FionamagsGraduate

Happy Runniversary to you! Hope there are many years of joyful runs and run reports to come. 🤗

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Fionamags

Thanks, I still hope to be able to run for a few more years yet. 🏃🏾👍

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Birdlady64Graduate

A lovely post. I enjoyed reading that very much. And you are right about these forums.

Thank you for your support and encouragement. It's my one year runniversary coming up and I hope I will have achieved half as much as you in another 2years time AlMorr

I just need to get off the IC first!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Birdlady64

Thanks Birdlady64, I hope it won't be too long before you can run again and get off the IC, good luck for your first year runniversary, perhaps by that day you can run again.

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JudybniGraduate

Wow that's amazing. Any tips?

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Judybni

Any tips, the running mantra for C25K is slow and steady, you should take all your runs slowly, if you are doing C25K, good luck 🤞.

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JudybniGraduate

Certainly am doing the slow bit lol.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Judybni

👍

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Decker

Happy runniversary AmMorr!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Decker

Thanks Decker🏃🏾👍

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C25Kate

Happy Runniversary! Very inspirational, congratulations 🥳☺️

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to C25Kate

Thank you very much C25Kate, you have a good username, I could have called myself C25AlMorr but that does not ryhme like your username does.

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Sandie1961Graduate

Happy runniversary Al. I started on 23rd April 3 years ago so am just 5 days behind you. It really has changed our lives hasn’t it?

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Sandie1961

Indeed Sandie1961, there were many runners here that began C25K in 2018, happy runniversary to you on 23rd April that's next Friday.

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Sandie1961Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Thanks Al. Just deciding how to celebrate, given that I still want to do (not) parkrun on Saturday 🤔

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Sandie1961

You can do not parkrun any day of the week, 7 runs are the maximum, there is a runner on my parkrun site who has ran 77 not parkruns, she averages 3 a week.

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Sandie1961Graduate in reply to AlMorr

I know but I like to stick to Saturday because that is the real parkrun day. The others just feel like any old 5k!

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Indielass00Graduate

Happy 3 years! Also fab achievements along the way. Agreed this forum is great 😀👍🏻

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Indielass00

Thanks Indielass00 👍🏃🏾

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AlvorGraduate

Happy Anniversary! Love reading your inspirational posts. I’m 11 months today and still enjoy my runs.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Alvor

Thanks Alvor, nice to know that you like reading my posts, not long now until your first year running anniversary.

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BradCGraduate

Congratulations! I enjoy your inspiring posts. 👍

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to BradC

Thanks BradC👍😀🏃🏾

Congratulations Al. A landmark day indeed with lots of wonderful running milestones to celebrate as well. You are a great support to us all on the forum, something of a legend I think 🤔 😊. Xx

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Thank you Delly dot, those 3 years I have enjoyed, trying to think up something to celebrate the third year of graduatiing in June, perhaps a second 10 miles run or even HM, not too sure about that. 😊 🏃🏾

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nowsterGraduate

Well done for keeping on keeping on. Long may your toes have spring to them. 👍

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to nowster

Ha nowster, my toes do have a spring in them, helped by those Hilly socks I wear when out doing longer walks and shorter runs, it is important for walkers to have proper walking boots and runners to have proper running shoes and socks to match.

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Irish-JohnGraduate

You are pure gold Al. Congratulations on your Runaversary and so very glad you are a Forum Pal :)

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Irish-John

Thanks Irish John🏃🏾👍it's been 3 great years.

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Irish-JohnGraduate in reply to AlMorr

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻:)

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lexi6Graduate

Congratulations on your 3rd runniversary Alan you’re amazing! 🥳

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to lexi6

Thank you Lexi6, I hope you are keeping well and still running 🏃🏾.

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lexi6Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Yes thanks Alan, life’s been pretty busy here preparing my late parents house (which a family member had been living in) for sale, lots of gardening and maintenance needed doing, so I’m now looking forward to a much more relaxed life once the sale is finalised. Yes, still running and although I haven’t posted on here yet managed to run 10 miles yesterday and I’m another 2018 graduate, 3 years on Thursday since I graduated 😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to lexi6

Congratulations on completing that 10 miles run yesterday, I have only ran one 10 miles run, that was last year, perhaps for my 3rd graduation anniversary on the 18th June I might run my second 10 miles run or even run a HM, that is a big might 👍🏃🏾😊

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lexi6Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Thanks Alan, that would be so special you running another 10 miles or even an HM I don’t doubt you will 👍😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to lexi6

At this moment, just after 10am I am on a train to the coast, when I get there I will go for a 5K walk, the weather is dry with a little sunshine. 😊

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lexi6Graduate in reply to AlMorr

That sounds lovely Alan and perfect Spring weather. Have a great walk😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to lexi6

👍

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limu_muGraduate

Congratulations this is a great post and awesome achievements along the way! 👍

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to limu_mu

Thanks limu mu, it's been a great 3 years 👍🏃🏾

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Smile23Graduate

Congratulations to you. Quite a running repertoire too! May you have many more 😁👏👏👏

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Smile23

Thank you Smile23, I still enjoy my running. 🏃🏾

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Couchpotato2Graduate

It’s wonderful to have you a part of it. Happy third runniversary, the best type of anniversaries

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I meant to re run run 1 of week 1 this morning but instead went a 10K walk, thank you Couchpotato2

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RunningroniGraduate

Happy runniversary Al. What great things you have achieved, wishing you many more happy running days. I too am a 2018 graduate 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Runningroni

I hope to continue many more happy days, months and years of running, I have enjoyed the last 3 years.

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Hareshaw-GrannyGraduate

Great achievement, something for me to aim for, congratulations and I wish you many more.👏👏

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Hareshaw-Granny

I hope you also get to 3 years of running Hareshaw-Granny, thank you.

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DylanTheRabbitGraduate

Happy runniversary and you're right, it is a really friendly, motivating forum.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to DylanTheRabbit

I agree with that DylanTheRabbit, great forum and thank you for your compliments regarding my running anniversary of 3 years

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Lolly80Graduate

This is exactly the kind of inspiration I need on a Monday morning! Happy runniversary and congratulations on all you’ve achieved 🌟

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Lolly80

Thank you Lolly80, I hope you enjoy your Monday morning.

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Week7Graduate

Congratulations on your runniversary!Such an inspirational list of achievements .

You are such a supportive member on these forums, always quick with your congratulations, advice or support. Thankyou!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Week7

Thank you Week 7, yes I like to congratulate people on their achievements, I wish you well with your running

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Karen59erGraduate

Legend. Thank you so much for your inspiration 🙏⭐️

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Karen59er

Thank you Karen59er for calling me a 'Legend' very kind of you.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Thank you Daisy Keeper, it's nice to know that I am an inspiration to you and many others.

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Oldlady57

Your an inspiration AlMorr!!!!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Oldlady57

Thank you Oldlady57, I hope you are also enjoying your running

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Oldlady57 in reply to AlMorr

Certainly am Almorr 👍🏻

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SlothgoesrunningGraduate

Go Al! Totally inspiring and always encouraging to others. 🙌🏻👏🥇

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Slothgoesrunning

Thank you Slothgoesrunning, nice to know that I encourage others. 👍🏃🏾

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RaisemeupGraduate

I always read your posts Almorr, because I know it will be positive - sound practical advice, kind and encouraging.Congratulations are indeed due to you not only for you own numerous achievements, but for your willingness to help and support others too.

Have a great day Almorr, you have earned it.🎉 👟

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Raisemeup

That you very much Raisemeup for your kind compliments, I am having a great day, at this very moment I am on a train to the coast, nice sunshine, when I get there I will go a 5K 🚶 walk

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RaisemeupGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Well good for you, sounds like a perfect away day - enjoy!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Raisemeup

👍

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SassyFGraduate

Fantastic! Happy runnerversary! 🤩

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to SassyF

Thank you SassyF

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HeavyFootGraduate

Big congratulations Al. That’s one heck of a journey. And so much still to come !!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to HeavyFoot

Thanks HeavyFoot, it is a lot of running for me over the last 3 years.

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Rwran18Graduate

Wow.....that’s such amazing achievement.......🙌🏼👍🏼🏆many congratulations. You are definitely an inspiration to so many people, thank you.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Rwran18

👍 🏃🏾 😊

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Snail61Graduate

Many congratulations on your runniversary👍🍾🍾

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Snail61

Thank you very much Snail61🏃🏾👍

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Comfortnotspeed

Inspiring. Congratulations on your runniversary!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed

👍 🏃🏾 😊

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KingfishersGraduate

So inspiring to read. It sounds as if you’ve had such fun. Thank you for sharing. It’s so very encouraging. I’ve never run. I did W8R2 this morning . Thank you again. Wishing you a lovely evening.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Kingfishers

Thanks Kingfishers, fun, most of the runs have been fun, not all, especially the recent ones in February when I was struggling though ice and snow with my sore right leg and had to walk a good part of it in a time of 55.06, otherwise, most of my running have been fun, I am having a lovely evening, Monday evening is the one evening I have a fish supper, earlier today I took a train journey to the coast and walked 5K.

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KingfishersGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Your reply made me chuckle-I only realise the fun when Michael J says “you’ve done it. Keep walking. Don’t stop moving.”

Up to that point I’m still seeking the fun.

Sounds like a fabulous day had. Coastal Train Ride sounds wonderful. A walk and a fish supper as evening draws to an end. Stay blessed.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Kingfishers

👍 🏃🏾

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FrencGraduate

AlMorr! Happy Runniversary 😊. Your kind words of encouragement have kept me motivated many a time - you are one of the people who make this such a great forum. Did you run today? 🎉🎉🎉

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Frenc

Nice to know that I have motivated you with my posts here on C25K, I agree that this is a great forum, today I took a trip on the train to the coast and had a 5K walk, I intend to run 8K this Wednesday.

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9weeks2RunGraduate

Wow that is so inspiring Al, what amazing achievements. Many many congratulations to you on your 3rd Runanniversary you must be feeling so proud.🌲💙🧸🐾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🥰🦄 🐻 🐻 🐻🐾🐾🐾💙💙🎓🧑🏻‍🏭🌱🏃🏻‍♀️🌈🦄🌈🦄🌈🦄🌈🦄🌈🦄

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run

I do feel a little proud of myself thanks Rebecca, my goodness me, all those emojies after that post from you and also on the post earlier today telling us about your run on week 7🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾👍👍👍👍🏃🏾

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9weeks2RunGraduate

You really should Al it is wonderful and you are very inspiring.

Lol sorry I have emoji craziness. No more emoji!!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run

👍

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Run46Graduate

Wonderful Al, congrats, what a fabulous 3 years you've had, it truly is life changing isn't it 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

And you're right about these forums, it's been around 3 years for me too with one difference...in the 1st year I did it alone and was only at 23 mins with a couple of short walk breaks and just couldn't figure out how to progress from there, then I joined HU and boy how things changed!

As we now know and have advised many others I was simply going too fast, and probably not hydrating well.

It's simple with a little help and support from all our lovely HU running friends 😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

I couldn't agree more with you Run46 regarding this forum and how HU has helped so many people to run C25K, slow running is the answer, slow and steady as in this forum, I have indeed had 3 fabulous years of running, I hope you are also enjoying your runs, thanks for congratulating me regarding my wonderful 3rd running anniversary on starting the course of C25K.

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KatnapGraduate

Belated happy Runniversary!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Katnap

Thanks Katnap😊🏃🏾👍

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TailChaserGraduate

Congratulations on your runniversary Al! 💪👏👏👏 And you’re so right, it definitely is 😍

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to TailChaser

👍 🏃🏾

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