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Week 9 finished!!!

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I did it! On the spur of the moment I went out this afternoon rather than after work tomorrow. And I completed C25K!! I can’t believe it really, am in shock that I have done 3 30 minute runs this week..a proper runner!!

As many will know I got to the end of week 6 in February then broke my foot. It was an awful time watching runners going past the window whilst sat there with my black boot on! The main thing that gave me hope and encouragement was the inspirational posts on this forum. So many have overcome injuries or illness or have things going against them yet they get spurred on and motivated by the wonderful and kind people on here. It certainly kept me sane during those long weeks and it was lovely to follow how everyone was doing. I was determined to start again once allowed and it was a joy to be able to begin from Week 1 again. So THANK YOU ALL for the advice, invaluable tips and just great camaraderie that is freely available to everyone who joins this brilliant support group. I will begin my consolidation runs next week with a sense of achievement and the pleasure of hopefully many runs to come. Happy running everyone 🏃🏽‍♀️☺️

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Congratulations on graduating from C25K, well done, a very inspiring post from you.To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked July C25K graduation home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement with 🍷

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you so much. Yes 🍷 definitely in order tonight. I will claim my badge now!

Bravo! Well done and congratulations on your graduation. You worked extra hard to get here. 🏅🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊 xx

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to

Thank you 🥰 and for all your support along the way…not sure I’ll manage as many long distance runs as you but I’m a runner now too!!!! 😁

Feeling rather emotional!

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You'll get there, just take your time and do the shorter runs first until you're comfortable with them. x

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Devon_stragglerGraduate

Woohoo! Well done!!

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to Devon_straggler

Thank you so much 😊

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Congratulations on your graduation 😁👍Get your badge here

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Then take a look at this post to see what you could do next 👍

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Enjoy your running

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to Instructor57

I will have a good read thank you 😊

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sparky66Graduate

Awe that's fantastic!! Huge congratulations 👏👏👏

You stuck with it and can enjoy the excitement of being a 'Runner' 🏃‍♀️💨

Well done, enjoy your celebrations

But... Back onit soon 😄

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to sparky66

Thanks so much! Yes it’s such a feeling…can’t quite believe it yet…yes will be back on Monday…feeling proud and keen!! Thank you ☺️

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Sulley101Graduate

Many congratulations! It’s a great feeling isn’t it! 🎉🎉🏆🎉🎉

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to Sulley101

Awesome 🤩…still a bit unbelievable! After seeing so many graduate it’s a bit strange when it’s me!!! Fabulous though. Couldn’t have done it without this forum ❤️

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PopstessGraduate

Congratulations 🥳 🎉🏃🏻‍♀️💪 that's an amazing achievement especially after breaking your foot, what an inspiration!!! Well done you for coming back to it and sticking with it!!!

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to Popstess

Thanks so much, this forum kept me going!!!

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hamitGraduate

👍👍👍👍👍

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to hamit

😊

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macwacmaGraduate

congratulations!

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to macwacma

Thank you ☺️

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Rain_runnerGraduate

Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to Rain_runner

Thank you 😊

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amisfitGraduate

Congratulations and a graduation badge couldn't be given to a nicer person. It is hard coming back from injury for whatever reason surgery, broken bones etc but that makes the badge worth all the more 😁

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to amisfit

Aww thank you so much!!! Yes it is hard but a great thing to aim for x

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amisfitGraduate in reply to AH21MM

Definitely, we're part of the club 😁

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Kezza3525

Congratulations! Now you can be our inspiration 💙.I got to week 9 when I had a calf muscle pain, I had to stop running for a few months. I am now back to running and working my way through c25k from week 1, like you did. Perseverance and respecting your body is key. I’m on week 4 (I was surprised how tough week 1 was when I did it a second time.

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to Kezza3525

Aww thank you ☺️. It’s great to hear you are doing it again, how frustrating to have got to week 9 and then have to stop 😩. Yes definitely it makes you listen to your body more and take a bit more care as you realise just how fragile we can be! It is still tough I think but at least you actually know you can do it this time, especially having got so far before. Every good wish to you and I have no doubt you will get there this time 👍🏼

Keep posting so we can all see how you are doing

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amisfitGraduate in reply to Kezza3525

I recognise this. After surgery my body felt like it was made of glass so I was very reluctant to lift my feet of the ground in case I slipped so week 1 was awkward until I got rid of the fear but now I don't even think about it although I do still have a lot of tenderness around the area. I am well aware I sound like one of the old geezers on Still Game whereas I used to be all about gigs but the pandemic has made missing gigs easier. I won't be in a mosh pit any time soon. Good luck with your future weeks

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to amisfit

Bless you, you really are an inspiration and have achieved so much. Think mosh pits are overrated! Keep posting! I enjoy reading them very much. Thank you for all your kind words 👍🏼

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amisfitGraduate in reply to AH21MM

Thank you. You are probably right but I enjoy a live gig or should that be enjoyed as much reduced these days. Indeed. I have started the injections so hoping to be fitter in the next month or so. Thank you

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to amisfit

Yes we love going to live shows too.. have really missed it. Good luck with the injections, hope you soon start to notice a difference

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Panda_eyesGraduate

Fantastic well done!!! 👏 🥳🤩🎉🎉 all your hard work has paid off you should be so proud. Congrats on this amazing achievement!! 🏆🏅🏁

I’m hoping to graduate soon. Just finding time to do my runs now the school holidays have started! 🏃🏻‍♀️

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AH21MMGraduate in reply to Panda_eyes

Many thanks!! Yes you are almost there too…ah juggling everything time!! Good luck with the last runs… graduate to be!

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