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Final run done - 23/2/22 woohooo!

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Normally I run at the end of the day, but decided to do my final run first thing in the morning before work. It was super warm at 18deg, did my warm up walk and decided to push myself a little bit for the last run. Was so happy to see I could again run for 30 mins and covered 5.14km.

I cant stop smiling thinking just 8.5 weeks back I could not run for 30 seconds without huffing and puffing and I my last 3runs were 30mins! For someone who does not particularly like running, I am surprised I dont dislike it either anymore.

Thank you to all the forum members who commented to encourage & give advise right from w1r1 on 26 12/21 & helped me to complete the 9weeks.

Next goal is to run 5k regularly and gradually increase the distance. Would much appreciate any advise on that :)

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PhdgrannyGraduate

Super well done!!!

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Me_timeGraduate in reply toPhdgranny

Thank you Phdgranny !

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Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

To get your Graduate Badge leave a message at this month’s Graduation Badge Post, which you can find in the Pinned Posts here healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

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Me_timeGraduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thank you IT! Fellow runner? Runner? Sounds good but not real 😀

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Me_timeGraduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

IannodaTruffe thank you for the links. They give a bit of direction for 'what's next'. I will definitely go for consolidation & flex/strength next.I am so excited to build on what I have achieved with c25k.

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Instructor57Graduate

Yay!Congratulations on your graduation and your 5k.

Don't forget to claim your badge !

Then have a look through the post linked to by IannodaTruffe for ideas as to what to do next .

Happy running

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Me_timeGraduate in reply toInstructor57

Thank you I57. Yay!I am not sure if I deserve the badge, still seems unreal that I can run for 30mins. Need to keep building on it or atleast maintain it and any advise will be great!

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Instructor57Graduate in reply toMe_time

Of course you deserve the badge.

You have completed the program!

I would certainly suggest a period of consolidation now by running the 30 minutes untill they become comfortable (perhaps not at the same pace though 🤔)

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Of course you deserve the badge, congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K, well done, follow the link of IannodaTruffe toget your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username then celebrate 🎉 🎓 🏃🏾 👍 with a glass of 🍷

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John_WGraduate

Congratulations!

Now it's time for ... CONSOLIDATION 😎

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nowsterGraduate

Your profile says you're from Middle Earth. At that pace you're not a hobbit. 🤣

Congratulations!

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Me_timeGraduate in reply tonowster

Thank you 🤣

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Me_timeGraduate in reply tonowster

nowster , I am so short I can easily pass as a hobbit though ;) specially compared to all the tall people it really is inhabited by. Hairy feet is debatable 🤣

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couchvssofaGraduate

Congratulations to you

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Me_timeGraduate in reply tocouchvssofa

Thank u!

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FrencGraduate

Yay Me_time ! Well done on an amazing achievement 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆.

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MrBassmanjazzGraduate

Well done.

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stevee303

Well done 👏 👏 👏

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