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THOUGHTS OF A WK 5, R3er

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Gosh, I didn't sleep well (worrying about this morning's run). Oh, my back's bad, can hardly bend. My knees sore. Minus 1, the roads will be so slippy.

Oh well, off I go ..... Flipping heck, this first 5 minutes seems to be going on forever. 2nd 5 mins - Oh no, I'm virtually going backwards and nearly walking (very slight incline). 3rd 5mins - crikey - I'm going to do this! Last 2 minutes 'you can slow down now' 'No way Laura - I'm going to speed up - this last 2 mins is easier than that first minute's run of week 1'

I DID IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to this forum - all the way round I was thinking of all my 'friends' and knowing I couldn't be the one not to succeed. Whey Hey!!! My goodness this programme is amazing isn't it. How can I possibly be running for 20 mins!!!!!!!!

Thanks a million everyone. Hope you all have good runs today. Love everybody lots!!!!!!!

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Well done Buffy! That's the first really big run under your belt. No stopping you now.

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Buffy007Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner

I certainly feel as if I should be able to do it now, rather than just being terrified all the time!

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Toonlou24Graduate

Whoooop whoooooo!!!!! Yay!!!! Well done you!!!! You can do it now!!! Have confidence in yourself!! It is possible. Youve just proved it! X

Well done to you! I just did the same. Amazing, hey? What a buzz! :)

There you go...you are more amazing than you thought ! Hope you can see now that this is all do-able. Happy running !

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Buffy007Graduate in reply to

Yes, for the first time I believe it is do-able. Thanks a million.

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Brilliant. Well done! A great milestone in the programme.

that is wonderful Buffy , you are right the program is amazing but it is you who actually did it :D it takes some doing to go out and run in some of the conditions we are having , you should be mighty proud of yourself :D :D

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Buffy007Graduate in reply to

Ahhh thanks Rob - I've come over all funny with a tingle of pride. Thank you.

Yay!!! :-D what a feeling eh? And what a way to finish in style, sounds like you had a really strong run :-)

A great way to start the weekend! Xxx

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Buffy007Graduate in reply to

Thanks, yes, its an amazing feeling. Can't believe I, me, Buffy has run for 20 mins!

Well done, that's the biggie! Not long now till you get your shiny badge.. xx

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Ohh, I hope so. Thanks

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poppypugGraduate

Wahey Buffers ! See , we told you didnt we ?

YES YOU CAN DO THIS :-D

Well done to you, this is a massive milestone to overcome and you nailed it ! Week 5 , job completed , big tick :-)

20 minutes, its a great feeling to think that not that long ago we were just setting off on those first few steps of running for 1 minute , and now here you are , you are doing so well !

Week 6 next Buffy, Its a bit of a tricky one , but deep breaths, keep calm, slow and steady is the way.

Good Luck ! :-D xxx

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Buffy007Graduate in reply to poppypug

Thanks poppypug - hope you're maintaining your high too. Its an amazing boost - but yes, I'm aware people say wk 6 is bad - but hey, I can do anything now! (famous last words!) Not done, 'til I'm done I know.

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poppypugGraduate in reply to Buffy007

Yay ! This Girl Can , Go for it , Buff :-D xxx

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AtalayaGraduate

Well done. It's a fantastic feeling isn't it - like you can do anything. And you probably can!

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Buffy007Graduate in reply to Atalaya

Thanks Atalaya - hope you're better soon and reach that graduation before too long.

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Whoop whoop! Well done, a lovely run- sorted x :-D

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Hey, hey, hey, well done Buffy! It sounds as though you had a fabulous run and are full of confidence for week 6. Best of luck - you won't need it though, you are unstoppable now!

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Buffy007Graduate in reply to Parky-Park

Yep, I'm am full of confidence ........ watch out for the fall! No, I won't let anything stop me now. Thanks for all the support.

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CoddfishGraduate

Well done Buffy, that's tremendous.

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