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Didn't think it was possible!

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Amiee-LeighGraduate
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I started the Couch to 5K last September never having ran before. I stuck with the programme and completed the challenge on Christmas Eve.

I have now discovered Parkruns and have completed 12 runs. Through Parkrun I accepted the Running Down Dementia challenge. I ran 80k in the months of June and July and raised a wonderful £555.00 for Dementia Research.

A year ago I wouldn't have thought I would have been capable of running down the road let alone raise money for charity too.

I am planning a 13k run in October for Mind. It feels great to give something back.

My message is, don't doubt yourself, you may just surprise yourself!

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SueAppleRunGraduate

How wonderful

Liono profile image
LionoGraduate

That's brilliant, well done! You are an inspiration.

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M0useGraduate

What a wonderful journey, inspirational, well done 👏💐

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Go you!

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BrixcosGraduate

This is the sort of post I love reading on here - inspirational and motivational! Well done you! 🥳🎉🤗

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