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Can't believe I have run for 20 minutes! Woohoo!

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I've just completed week 5 run 3. A whole 20 minute run. I am amazed at myself! I started week 1 in February so I've had to repeat a few runs, and have a few extra rest days, but at 46 and 3 stone overweight I am currently VERY proud of myself!

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LadyidleGraduate

Brilliant! Well done you, and keep smiling! :)

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MoNi88

Well done! The feeling is amazing, isnt it..!! Keep the good work!

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Mo, I have to say, your writing as improved along with your running. I can read your messages much better now, if you're running is improving at the same rate, you could be our next Paula Radcliffe. Oh and well done notarunner, good effort.

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HAHAHA Im trying :-D :-D !!!! lol and yes, i hope the run to improve too. About to go and try running out for a change :-)

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yes me too, at 5:15 I'm doing run 2 of week 9, its 9 mile round trip although I walk the first 2 mile, then do the 5k, then run and walk back. I have wild horses for company, plenty of sheep if I feel that way inclined and cattle that wouldn't look out of place in Africa.. Good luck, we can exchange reports later. I shall look forward to your report immensely now I can read them lol.

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hahaha :-D Def! wow W9R2??? U are almost there!!!! :-D well excited i bet!!

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lol, yeh, I'll be off the leash in 2 runs time. No stopping me then, I'll be like Forrest Gump.

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PS; Are you using myfitnesspal?

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yes i used to but had tech troubles and now have it only on laptop :-/ bit of a pain to use it like his and i dont fill out everything every day...

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islandrunnerGraduate

fantastic

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Mat30Graduate

Excellent well done!

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notarunner23

Thank you all. Starting to feel it a bit in my shins now but two days off should get me ready for week 6.

Can't wait!

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RisiPotter

You SHOULD be proud! Wow!

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