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Earlier this year I was encouraged by the C25K community during what is still a bleak time of loss. Glad to report I am back in the programme and have just completed the 2nd run of week 4. I am determined to see it through to my own graduation, however long it takes. Well done everyone else, and my thanks for your kindness during a bereavement that has knocked me totally for six. Getting the running shoes on and ordering myself some new kit have been acts of faith in the face of an otherwise unimaginable future. Onward...

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🍏🤗🙌 I can’t tell you how good it is to see you back here and in your running shoes! So good!! Bereavement has knocked you for six yet here you are bravely on Week 4:2. We look forward to encouraging you all the way! Do read the Catch up Corner this week if you have a minute!

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Love the new kit idea! 😊 A great incentive I always find! We look forward to hearing more from you in due course. Xx

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JE65 in reply toAnnieapple

Thank you, Annieapple. Your support and encouragement are much appreciated. I will keep going and report back...

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ChristrfcGraduate

Glad you are back running JE65 and I hope it helps you through a difficult time. Keep going you are doing great to get out there and do something for you 👏🏻

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JE65 in reply toChristrfc

Yes, it is a hard mental readjustment to regard life as about "me" now rather than about "us", but I realise there is a much wider "us" out there I can tap into. Thank you.

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Huge well done to you ! Good to have you here with us, where there is so much friendship and support for you !

Slow and steady and on you go!!

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drl212Graduate

Well done on getting back to your running! I'm sure the new kit will inspire you on to Week 4, Run 3!!

Keep us posted...

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