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BusboyglynGraduate
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I am a 75year old man, who over the years has neglected myself with lack of exercise and over eating. the good thing is I don't smoke or drink,

So decided it was time if not to late to get back into shape that I was in my army days, and NHS couch to 5k was the plane I decided on.

After 9 weeks, today I completed the task of running 30 minutes non stop, and I'm ready to continue to the next journey which is graduate stepping stone, lets see how far I can push this tired old body.

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 of C25K and graduating, well done Busboyglyn✔️✔️👍

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FionamagsGraduate

Fantastic - very well done! You can now claim a shiny new graduate badge as well. There is a link in the pinned posts. Great to hear that you are moving on to the Stepping Stones - they mix things up a bit.

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Sandraj39Graduate

Brilliant - really well done to you for completing the program!🙂👏

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Awesome, you should be feeling really proud 😁

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate

At ease! Congratulations!

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RunforMumGraduate

👏😀 congratulations

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FolkylassAdministratorGraduate

Congratulations Busboygln on you great achievement. I have awarded you your graduate virtual badge which you so deserve! You did it hurrah! 🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉.

Could you possibly post this wonderful achievement on the link that shows others where to collect their badges for April graduates please.This will show others of this great step that you have taken.

You’ll see it in the pinned posts with this title

🎓🏅🏅🎉APRIL SHOWERS OF GRADUATION BADGES 2024 JUST WAITING TO BE CLAIMED 🎓🏅🏅🎉!!!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Once again well done and have a great time delving into beyond 5K Now it’s time for you to celebrate.🙋‍♀️😂😂👏👏👍👍

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VS1975Graduate

Fantastic Busboyglyn well done 🥳

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Bruch1Graduate

Many congratulations 🎊 That's a brilliant achievement. Good luck for your onward running journey.

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OldManRunningGraduate

Well done Busboyglyn 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤸

Nitra profile image
NitraGraduate

Well done, just shows what can be done with a bit of determination. Keep running!

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Womaningold

congratulations! It takes some determination 😉

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RunByTheSea64Graduate

Brilliant Busboyglyn, you should be very proud!

drl212 profile image
drl212Graduate

Congratulations!! Very well done! I'm 60 and in a similar situation. Made it to Week 7!!

MatthewR profile image
MatthewRGraduate

well done!!💥💥

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Colouringlover

congratulations and well done, it’s not an easy task, I’m still struggling to complete wk8 and I’m younger than you! Fantastic achievement, good look for the next phase 😊

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Seafront

Well done. You are an inspiration.

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PandaCoryGraduate

Congratulations! Enjoy your shiny new badge - well deserved.

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MrBassmanjazzGraduate

Excellent. Well done.

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Gthants

This brought a huge grin to my face. A genuine WELL DONE to you! 🙌

(Also - I did it last summer, finishing soon after I turned 61. So I now feel like a spring chicken!🤣)

Happy running!

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ProgressingGraduate

🏃‍♂️👏🏼 Fab news, well done on completing the C25K programme 😀

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Teaching

Congratulations on your achievement 👏💐

SummerDark profile image
SummerDarkGraduate

Congratulations! It took me a year to be able to run without stopping for 30 minutes so you're probably fitter than you perhaps thought!

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