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I've done it!!

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GridletGraduate
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I've completed the C25K plan! I've stuck at it and achieved my goal when I never thought I could.

I always told myself I wasn't a runner, no stamina. My confidence and self esteem has been so low for so long and now at last I'm beginning to think there are doors opening for me. This is largely down to the community on here, the encouragement and support has been awesome! Inspiring too!

Everyone has difficulties to overcome and reading the blogs about the obstacles some of you have had to face, physical health problems, confidence issues, bereavement, social anxiety and still you have taken them head on and achieved your goals. This has been a major motivator to me.

This sounds really cheesy but at the end of one of my hardest runs I saw the most vibrant rainbow I have ever seen and I thought "yes I'm going to reach my pot of gold" Sorry that's really bad isn't it!

This is the first step for me now, parkruns, Race for life, 10k, half marathon, marathon! Bring it on! I'm even thinking about getting a bike! Good luck to everyone starting out on this and all I can say is if I can do it anyone can!

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KatsmeatGraduate

Congratulations Gridlet!

What an inspiring post too. Do make sure to come back and tell us how you're getting on post-graduation - it sounds as if you will be doing plenty of running!

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GridletGraduate in reply to Katsmeat

Thankyou! Yes I will!

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ezmee

Wow well done! Thats an inspirational post and I needed this this morning! :D

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GridletGraduate in reply to ezmee

Thankyou! Good luck to you!

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MinuetteGraduate

That's fantastic well done graduate! There's really no stopping you now! :)

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GridletGraduate in reply to Minuette

Thankyou! It's nice to see that badge isn't it?

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JensonGraduate

It's really amazing how much this programme can change your outlook on life. Great blog Gridlet!

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GridletGraduate in reply to Jenson

Thankyou Jenson! It's unbelievable isn't it?

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magsterGraduate

Many many Congratulations thats fantastic!

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GridletGraduate in reply to magster

Thankyou so much!

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Anonymous36Graduate

Well done :) Don't forget to get your graduate badge ;)

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GridletGraduate in reply to Anonymous36

Thankyou! Yes, got it now!

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Rose885Graduate

Congratulations :D

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GridletGraduate in reply to Rose885

Thankyou:)

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mair99Graduate

Stupendous achievement... Well done on doing this for yourself. Onward and upward now...

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GridletGraduate in reply to mair99

Aah Thankyou!

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AliB1Graduate

Congratulations! Welcome to the graduate club :)

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GridletGraduate in reply to AliB1

Thankyou! I'm honoured!

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DuncanSGraduate

Hey, Gridlet, you beat me :-) Congratulations on finishing and I am seriously impressed by your future plans.

Duncan

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GridletGraduate in reply to DuncanS

Ha ha! I'd have to get up early to beat you Duncan! Thankyou so much, the sky's the limit now!

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bluebird75

Congratulations! What an achievement, and what an inspiration!

Well done

Jane

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GridletGraduate in reply to bluebird75

Thankyou Jane!

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TapiraGraduate

Congratulations!! Great feeling isn't it?! I love the image of the pot of gold - you have achieved something 'priceless' - fitness and confidence (doubly cheesy , but why not?!)

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GridletGraduate in reply to Tapira

Thankyou Tapira! It's wonderful! I agree, a bit of cheese doesn't do any harm!

Hi Gridlet ... and that was fantastic and not at all cheesey to me! :) We see signs along the way all the time ... most of the time we don't notice ... maybe now you are seeing that you can do great things ... just follow the signposts ... or in your case ... The Rainbow! :)

Power to you ... there is so much misery around that it is so refreshing to read a post so full of possitivity and inspiration! :)

Do stay in touch with the forum as it is great to see how you can progress after starting this great program. Way to go Girl! :)

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GridletGraduate in reply to

Thankyou so much Powerhealer! I agree, we don't always see the signs even when they're staring us in the face! Perhaps we have to be more open and receptive, I know I do!

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stuckersbigfanGraduate

Well done Gridlet! What a lovely blog post, I'm really happy for you :-)

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GridletGraduate in reply to stuckersbigfan

Thankyou for that!

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ribena-berryGraduate

Huge congrats! Great blog, now keep at it (the running and the blogging) :)

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GridletGraduate in reply to ribena-berry

Thankyou! Will do!

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bluebootsGraduate

Congratulations Gridlet, great to chase rainbows :) It's lovely to read how enthusiastic you are to reach new goals. Keep us updated

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bluebootsGraduate in reply to blueboots

sorry, posted this twice, so I've deleted one. pc hiccup

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GridletGraduate in reply to blueboots

Thankyou blue boots! I will!

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TJFlute

Congratulations! Keep blogging :)

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GridletGraduate in reply to TJFlute

Thankyou! I will!

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sfb350Graduate

That's brilliant news, well done ! I'm very happy for you - love reading how good people feel on graduating :-)

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hollyOGraduate

That was a lovely post. Many many congratulations to you!

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kirstykiss

Sorry only just seen this, WELL DONE!!!! what a lovely post and keep at it now. The sky's the limet! x

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GridletGraduate in reply to kirstykiss

Aah thanks! Xx

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