WOOOO HOOOOOOO! I've done it! I need a new badge!!!!

[debssey]

Morning everyone xx I feel like kissing you all, I've done it! I've run 5.2k, ok, not in 30 mins but 42 mins, but I really have done it!!!!! I don't care about the time, anyone will tell you I'm not built for speed and the distance for me was always more important. I am 48 and six months ago I hadn't run since school, but now I can. It hasn't been easy, with injuries along the way, but I've taken my time and done it at my pace.

Anyone who has seen any of my blogs will know that I have lost 13 stone in the last couple of years and now I can run too. I just wanted to say the BIGGEST thank you to all of you here as you have helped me achieve my goal. Please can I have my special badge?

And for all of you just starting on your own journey don't stop because the more you run, the more you believe in yourself.

10k next??????

[Fred23]

Congratulations, that's so brilliant!

[TJFlute]

Well done Debssey; big congratulations, you are an inspiration

[suki_007 Graduate]

Wow Debssey, that's amazing to lose 13stone and then graduate here too - flipping 'eck, respect! Congratulations!

[AnnaDJ Graduate]

Well done!! You're an inspiration to us all.

[doggymum Graduate]

Well done - that's a good time too

[debssey Graduate]

Thank you everyone, couldn't have done it without you xx how do I ask for my badge??????

[happierswimming Graduate in reply to debssey]

use the directory- admin link at the top of the page and message JR21 for you badge. Very well done and don't forget to get a Tee-shirt

[Burstcouch Graduate]

You just made us all proud

[gdeann Graduate]

Congratulations! I am 49, unfit and into week 3...you are a total inspiration!!!!!

[Pelephant Graduate]

You are an inspiration! Very well done!

[Greg_M Graduate]

Great news! What an incredible change, 13 stone! The best story.

Time for some new celebratory technical shirts and running socks me thinks!

[debssey Graduate in reply to Greg_M]

Think you are right Greg, thank you for your support.

[Chewy]

Well done, really great achievement.

[Hidden]

I don't normally use this word, but it sums up your journey AWESOME, well done, enjoy the feeling, see you at the 10k line next

[redsheep Graduate]

Congratulations! I echo your sentiment that the encouragement from people on here really helps, along with knowing that there are lots of others doing it at the same time. Well done!

[Deryn61 Graduate]

Truly truly wonderful, you should be very proud

[Stallybb Graduate]

Wow that's amazing. Well done!!

[debssey Graduate]

Thank you everyone xxxx

[happierswimming Graduate in reply to debssey]

oh, that badge looks good on you debssey!

[debssey Graduate]

Doesn't it just!!! I love it love it!!!