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I had planned to do this run either yesterday or today but yesterday was really busy so today it was. I umm'd and aah'd about going outside, I have been very tempted reading everyone's great posts with pictures. But I hadn't planned a route, the morning was slipping away and I decided that it could go horribly wrong which I didn't want for the graduation run.

So off to the treadmill. 5 minutes in - why am I feeling tired? I'll never get to 30 minutes again, may be I should just give up....10 minutes in - not really loving this, breathing's not right, why am I doing this? 20 minutes in - Hong Kong Garden is just the right rhythm, I'm loving this, maybe I could incorporate a few dance moves...30 minutes in - completely buzzing, I think I could run forever.......but Laura has said that's the end. I am now officially a runner. Wowsers, I've done it.

Next plan, get onto that footpath app recommended by Vespina, sort out a route and get myself outside to scare the neighbours in my shorts. This forum is absolutely awesome!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

I agree with you regarding your last sentence.Congratulations to you Bluefly on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K, well done, to get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked April graduate home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated from C25K 🎓, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement with 🍷

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BlueflyGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thanks AlMorr, there's a Becks Blue chilling in the fridge for later@

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VespinaGraduate

Go you! That’s amazing. Congratulations on completing your run and the programme. I hope you have a brilliant celebration planned.

Looking forward to seeing where the Footpath app takes you on your consolidation runs.

Woohoo on your graduation 🎉🥳👏

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BlueflyGraduate in reply to Vespina

Thanks, bit shocked I did it!

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VespinaGraduate in reply to Bluefly

We all knew you would 😀. Hope you have a suitable celebration in store. Possibly involving some form of fizz / cake / treat

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

To get your Graduate Badge leave a message at this month’s Graduation Badge Post, which you can find in the Pinned Posts here healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

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BlueflyGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks 😊

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Congratulations 🎉 you graduated on our 3 year anniversary from starting C25K, we run outside but I have run on a treadmill in the past and for me outside is so much more everything so consolidate we’ll, don’t push too hard and get outside to see which you enjoy most, either is running

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BlueflyGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Thanks, and happy runniversary!

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to Bluefly

Thanks 😊

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00marksGraduate

Congratulations on completing C25K!

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BlueflyGraduate in reply to 00marks

Thanks!

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Trainers2022Graduate

Congratulations Bluefly!! You sound as if you had an amazing run, it’s inspirational to hear your story and encourages me to get out there😀

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BlueflyGraduate in reply to Trainers2022

Thanks, I have found this forum really inspiring 😀

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate

Congratulations-your new badge suits you!

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BlueflyGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

Thanks 😊

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brimbledaisyGraduate

Well done! Enjoy your achievement 🥳

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BlueflyGraduate in reply to brimbledaisy

Thanks!

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CBDBGraduate

Huge congratulations! Awesome!!!

🎊👏🎉🏅🏃‍♀️🎉🎊🏅🏃‍♀️

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