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Grammadog1947Graduate
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....to learn something new.

Today is my sixty-fifth birthday. Five months ago, May 4th, I stepped out my door for W1R1.... I will always be grateful to NHK's C25K programme, and CaroleC who introduced me to it, for the new lease on life.

In the past five months I have lost 30 pounds, have gotten my blood pressure down several points, and appear to have a handle on my high cholesterol.

It's been hard work, VERY hard work.

Wherever you are in the C25K programme, I encourage you to stick with it. There will be lots of times you want to quit...I know I did. Nothing really worth accomplishing comes easy. If you are out there giving it a go, you ARE a winner.

My "long" runs are now up to over eleven kilometers. My "easy" run is over five. I'm not fast...but slow and steady wins the race. I also swim, bike (indoor), weight train, and practice yoga. (I'm a tad obsessive...lol)

I wish each and every one of you the very best of running....may the wind be ever at your back.....

Oct. 4th P.S.........Thanks to all for your lovely birthday wishes! It is wonderful to have like minded friends to talk with. If you would like to read other comments/blogs of mine I can be found at "Grammagoesrunning.com" Hope to see you there!

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RollertoasterGraduate

wow! You are truly an inspiration. Well done on all you have achieved and thank you for your wise words.

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laj1987Graduate

.... and may the sun shine always on your face. What an inspiring blog, people like you are truly inspiring to all of us & show it can be done no matter what. Keep running :D

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vixiejGraduate

What a lovely blog! Happy birthday, I hope you had a wonderful day.

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icandothisGraduate

Happy Birthday :) 11 km wow thats amazing, something for me to aim for

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Chewy

A very Happy Birthday to you and what a tremendous blog.

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swanscotGraduate

Happy Birthday, Grammadog! A lovely inspiring post and encouraging to everyone. I hope you continue to see improvements in your health with your running.

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oonaGraduate

Hope you had a lovely birthday, Grammadog! Thank you for sharing your wonderful story with us!

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DeliaItalyGraduate

happy birthday Grammadog!

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runningwildGraduate

Happy Birthday Grammadog, you're an inspiration, thank you!

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gdeannGraduate

Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday dear Grammadog, Happy Birthday to you!!!! Such a beautiful and inspirational blog!!! Wishing you a blessed Birthday!! :-)

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smhallGraduate

Happy Birthday and Thank You!! Thank you for that blog!! You are truly an inspiration!! And...may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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VivwestieGraduate

Fantastic! A lovely blog and such encouraging words - 11k, 30lbs weight loss in less than 5 months! I wish everyone who's ever made an excuse for not exercising or giving it a go could read your words; think what a difference it would make. Hope you had a great birthday.

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TJFlute

Hope you had a lovely birthday. Happy running :)

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gaterunnerGraduate

Happy, happy birthday. You are an inspiration. have a great day and go on running.

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OldNedGraduate

Hope you had a great day. You're a runner; how could you not have a great day? And you're right, age doesn't make any difference (I'm 62!)

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daystogoGraduate

Grammadog = Pure Inspiration! Happy Birthday to You.

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canuckgirlGraduate

Happy Birthday and thank you for your encouraging words. You are an inspiration and I will re-read this when I need a push. Good for you Grammadog!

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suki_007Graduate

Fantastic Grammadog, you've always been an inspiration for me - I hope you had a wonderful birthday! x

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64andrunning

Happy Birthday! And thank you for your inspiration!!!

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pingleGraduate

Belated happy birthday and thanks for everything. I'd never had graduated without you and the others on this blog. I've not reached your heights but I did finish the stamina podcast today and didn't even die so I'm quite pleased with that. I also love your grammagoesrunning blog! We love you Grammadog! Heaven only knows what you will have acheived by this time next year. Yaaaay! :-)

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Hi, Pingle....I was surely leaning on you just as heavily....but we made it! Thanks for your good wishes! Glad to hear you are still getting along well....

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magsterGraduate

Happy belated birthday greetings Grammadog. You certainly inspire me with your wonderful blogs

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