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Never thought I'd be a runner. Completed my first 5k a couple of weeks ago.

Just tried my first 5k+ podcast - did the Speed version, and needed to walk instead of slow run between a couple of the intervals, but I made it back in one piece. Stamina version and Stepping Stone on the download list ....

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Noaky12Graduate

Hey well done. I really found all of the 5K+ podcasts quite hard work (especially the speed one), but still enjoyable.

Good luck with the others ☺

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misswobbleGraduate

Keep going with them as they'll take you to the next level. Mix em up to keep your legs guessing

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ju-ju-Graduate

well done...its not easy but will really help your running....

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ActonHighStreet

Enjoy - pushing yourself through intervals can be loads of fun.

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