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W5R2 done! Another miracle!

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Managed the 8 minute runs of W5R2!

Never thought possible. But here I am!

Looking forward to W5R3!!!

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ScottieDTFCGraduate

Did the same this morning. Got a feeling I'm gonna pay for it in the morning. Not sure about Wk5R3 on Friday but will give it my best.

All cross country so far. Really wet this morning after overnight rain. Forecast says no rain til Sat, so should be a little dryer on Friday.

Good luck.

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to ScottieDTFC

I have done it on treadmill so far. Going out for a run for the first time tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

Suo. I'm just Starting week 7. It's a great feeling isn't it

On holiday in the south of France the running seems so much easier. We'll both be graduates soon. Well done Run 3 will be a breeze

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to

Thanks Cath.

Planning to do W5R3 outside :-)

Enjoy France!

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RedZebraGraduate

Well done!! If you're impressed now wait for W5r3 - you'll be completely dazzled!! I was!! Keep faith with Laura!! :-)

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to RedZebra

I trust Laura :-)

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mcgurranhouseGraduate

very well done. I was terrified about W5R3 but the buzz you get from finishing it is unreal! It is amazing to go from never having run before to running for 20 minutes non stop - you will be able to do it - trust me and you will be delighted you did. Good luck. That graduation badge is getting closer :)

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to mcgurranhouse

Thank you :-)

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aliboo70

Well done Ash, i love you positive attitude and we're all excited to read your w5r3 post! A real milestone moment, you can do it!! :)

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to aliboo70

Thanks Aliboo :-)

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Kelsywoowoo

Well done to you. I've got this run tonight Fingers crossed I will be able to complete it!

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to Kelsywoowoo

Good luck Kelsy!

Just keep your head down and you will do well :-) xxx

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SmellimelliGraduate

Well done ! Week 5 run 3 gives u a big buzz. I'm on week 7 run 3 and blown away at the fact I can run. Good luck with run 3 and have fun being outside its awesome. ☺️

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to Smellimelli

Thank you :-)

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T0rtoise

Wow! Well done! I am right there with you having just done w5r2 this morning. Am feeling apprehensive about run3 but will face that on Saturday which is my birthday. So if I fail I can forgive myself and if I succeed I can think 'I so deserve to eat cake today!'

:D

Good luck with your 20 mins.

x

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to T0rtoise

Thank you :-) xx

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misswobbleGraduate

Well done folks on getting out there in this windy weather! I was out this morning running through the fallen leaves and brought them all back indoors with me as they blew in when I opened the door!

It's going well Ash!!!! Keep grinding out those runs matey! Get outside and enjoy autumn! It's proper refreshing!

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to misswobble

Thank you :-)

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nhs2015Graduate

There you go ash, I bet you never thought you could do it. This program is just fantastic.

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to nhs2015

Thank you :-)

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LinaLamontGraduate

Nice one Ash. Think I've read most of your posts on here, you've made great progress. you may find your next run a pleasant surprise :)

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to LinaLamont

Thanks Lina :-)

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davelinksGraduate

It's no miracle! Just your hard effort, Well done! Keep at it!

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to davelinks

Going from the couch to even thinking about running 20 mins outside...definitely a miracle :-)

I am glad to be in such good company of so many fantastic people!

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JeleybellyGraduate

I did all the programme on the treadmill, only braving the outdoors post graduation. I do quite like it outside, just go steady as you'll be used to the treadmill pacing you.

Running for 20 mins feels amazing, enjoy!

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poppypugGraduate

Brilliant Ash ! Well done , keep it up !

Good Luck for the W5 Run 3, slow and steady .

You can do it ! :-) xxx

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ashishkulkarniGraduate in reply to poppypug

Thanks Poppy xx

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