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I was told after major surgery that I would never be able to run but never thought this a problem as it's not something I'd ever wanted to do. 6 years later I decided to do the C25k!I started tentatively thinking I might just do the first few weeks and see how it goes. Last week I completed it and yesterday went out for a run with my son, something I never would have thought possible. All I would say is if you're nervous about starting then don't be. go at you're own pace and follow the programme, it works!

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Brilliantly well done! And what a lovely way to celebrate by running with your son.

It's funny how we don't want to do something until we're told we can't! Many years ago my husband told me I wouldn't be able to learn to dive as I've never been confident in water - but I now have my PADI certificate! 😂

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Remus71Graduate in reply toLiono

That's brilliant! Well done. Was lovely running with my son as he's 15 and it gave us something to do together.

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LionoGraduate in reply toRemus71

And long may it continue! My 10 year old daughter came with me once but couldn't believe I could run for that long without stopping and doesn't seem keen to repeat the experience! I had to leave her on a bench and keep circling back 😂

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Congratulations on your graduation!😁👍🎉🎉🎉

I have pinned on your shiny new Graduate badge 😎

Take some time to have a read of this post for future ideas .

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Happy running!

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Remus71Graduate in reply toInstructor57

Thank you and yes, I take a look

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IrishprincessGraduate

Many congratulations to you and well done 🎈🥳👏👍 That must have tasted so sweet after being told you wouldn’t run again!

Enjoy your success and future runs 😍

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Remus71Graduate in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you 😊

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BrixcosGraduate

Congratulations! 🎉🏆 It's an awesome programme isn't it. Good job you didn't take your doctor's advice, otherwise you would be far less fit and healthy than you are!

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Remus71Graduate in reply toBrixcos

Exactly. I've found it to be the only exercise where I'm not in pain!

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Birra1Graduate

Great news 👍👍 You must feel wonderful. 🥳

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Remus71Graduate in reply toBirra1

I do, thanks. Never thought I'd do it if I'm honest

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Dendev75Graduate

Congratulations - this is just lovely to read - well done to you and you’re right - it’s all about going at your own pace. Happy running 🏃🏽‍♀️

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M0useGraduate

So many congratulations 🎉💐👏 well done on such a fantastic achievement.

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