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I started Couch to 5K back in Jan 21 , and last Sunday I completed my first ever half marathon at the Great North Run , it was an amazing experience , tough going at times but so glad I did it , never believed when I started this that I’d get here .. never give up

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Congratulations.

Who knew that a one minute gentle jog in a structured training plan could get you to a Half Marathon.

Keep running, keep smiling.

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Chinkoflight

Wow, huge congratulations! 🔥

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FrencGraduate

Well done! That’s brilliant. 😁😁😁

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Sidmouth203Graduate

That's an awesome achievement well done must feel great👍

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CarverD

Outstanding! Congratulations on a huge milestone!!

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Santa_1Graduate

very well done 👏 congratulations 🎊

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Hedgehogs123Graduate

That's a fantastic achievement, well done!!👏🏃‍♀️. I started C25K in May 2020 and am just thinking of signing up for my first half marathon next Easter. Encouraging to hear you enjoyed it!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Hedgehogs123

Go for it!! Did my first in 2019... it was fantastic and so, so much support right here on this forum! You will love the experience:) x

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Hedgehogs123Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

thank you. Did a 10 mike run today, inly the second time Ive ever run that distance, and 🏃‍♀️thought, ' yep, reckon I could run a further 3 miles without too much trouble' so this week, im signing up for sure!!😄

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

HUGE well done to you!

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