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Today I ran 20 mins and can't believe it. I am 56 and have never done any running before. If I can do it anyone can,

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I repeated each of weeks 1 to 4 which I think has helped as I have no aches or pains. I suffered from aching joints before taking up running but they seem a lot better now.

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Honorsmum

Bravo! What an achievement!

I actually cried at the end of that first 20 minute podcast - it is such a milestone.

You have done brilliantly - good luck for the rest of the programme.x

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fits735

Well done! you must be proud of yourself :) A treat is definitely deserved.

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edqa233Graduate

Well done!! I can't wait to get as far as you have. You've inspired me!! :)

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ancientrunnerGraduate

Congratulations. I did it the same age as you, having never run before and 10 months later am still going so you have lots to look forward to. Good Luck for the rest of the programme.

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squaremumGraduate

Well done, Prucilla, and good luck with week 6!

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mason73Graduate

Well done keep it up 20 minutes is such a milestone good luck with week 6 x kate x

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ScipioGraduate

Congratulations Prucilla, that's brilliant!

Well done on reaching that milestone, and good luck for W6.

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mojo58Graduate

Well done it feels fab doesn't it? Such a confidence builder

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newrunner56Graduate

I started at 56 and did my first R4L at 57. My games mistress called me a slug at 13!!! So, well done - congratulations, keep it up - it's such an achievement, but be warned... running is quite addictive! And the buzz you will feel when you hear Laura say that you have run for 30 mins - indescribable!

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Prucilla

Thank you for all your kind words.....and yes, I am getting the bug

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