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Did it!! Thanks for everything.

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mrs_wilsonGraduate
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I can't actually believe that this couch to 5k thing works - I really really never thought I'd see the day but in 9 weeks I have gone from a many times tried and failed non-runner to someone who not only CAN but also actually kind of enjoyed every minute of it?!

I started this after 5 years of inactivity and having babies. I was really worried about my heart rate which was too high for someone in their thirties. At the end of the course it's come down by a clear 15-20 beats a minute which is better than I could have hoped for and all the motivation I need to keep on running.

I just wanted to say that although I haven't been a regular contributor I have found this forum to be the font of all wisdom and such a supportive and friendly community - I have really enjoyed following everyone's progress from the sidelines and taken some great advice from so many of you.

I'm not signing out but I just wanted to say a heartfelt thanks, and to everyone where-ever you are on the journey - keep on running!

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BeestonbabeGraduate

Brilliant, well done you!!! May you have many happy years of running 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

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AbaggsGraduate

Fantastic, l like you am amazed that it does work. But l can genuinely say that l enjoy running now and am gutted that l will probably only manage 2 runs this week because of work.☺

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Keepcalm-keepsmilingGraduate

Well done! C25K definitely works and the benefits are amazing 🙂

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owmeknees

Congratulations and well done you! Up onto the podium you go, take a bow 👏🍾🥂🎉

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Bridget007Graduate

Yay well done 🎉🎉🎉😃😃

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mrs_wilsonGraduate

Thanks so much everyone!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Congratulations for completing the program and Graduating mrs wilson...

So pleased for you..you clearly love your running and I hope you continue your journey with lots more adventures😎x

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