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Hi All,

Well I'd been quite nervous all day about this evening's run but not sure what I was worried about! I was glad to have seen the sun today but at 6pm when I went out it was chucking it down! The rain was quite torrential so I waited for a break in the rain and set out! Got a bit soaked in the last 10 minutes but I really really enjoyed it! I found myself with my head down and feeling a bit defeated before I'd even started but I put my head up and looked forward and I felt better.

So all in all, very excited, no pain or anything and really looking forward to week 6!!!!

@Saul - have you done yours today?

Elsie xxx

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Paul46-ipswich profile image
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Go Girl.... Woo woo look at you. Well done, on your first try too☺☺☺, I'm finding week 6 easier than 5

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ElsieWGraduate in reply to Paul46-ipswich

I keep crying, is that normal??? I can't believe I've done it!!! Haha!

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Paul46-ipswichGraduate in reply to ElsieW

You big girls blouse! Haha you soak all that glory up, you earned it and only you know how much effort it took to get you this far.. X

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ElsieWGraduate in reply to Paul46-ipswich

Haha it makes me an emotional wreck! I've never done anything so well fitness wise so I think that's why I'm so chuffed! My kids say they are proud of me............enough said!!!! ;-) xxx

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Paul46-ipswichGraduate

You're now making me fill up....

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Paul46-ipswichGraduate

It could be the fear and anticipation of my w6d3 full on 25 minutes tomorrow morning run though

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ElsieWGraduate in reply to Paul46-ipswich

Haha yeh that's more like it! Good luck tomorrow, I'm going to have to find a longer route soon. I keep ending too far from home!!!! x

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boptillyoudrop49Graduate

Great stuff Elsie and look, if you can run 20 mins, you can run 25. If you can run 25, you can run 28. If you can run 28, you can sure as heck run 30. That's the rest of the programme, goal in sight. Feels brilliant, doesn't it?

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ElsieWGraduate in reply to boptillyoudrop49

It sure does, thanks for that perspective...........nearly there! xxx

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poppypugGraduate

Fantastic Elsie ! Thats a major milestone you have just overcome , Well done !

Onwards to Week 6 ! :-) xxx

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ElsieWGraduate in reply to poppypug

Thanks poppypug! Can't wait to start week 6! Will probably be Sunday as I'm away for a few days next week! xxx

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aliboo70

Well done! Thats a real milestone acheived !week 6 run 1 is a bit strange when it goes back to intervals so have a determined head on for that one. Youre doing brilliantly! 😊

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ElsieWGraduate in reply to aliboo70

Thanks so much! I must admit I did quite enjoy not having to stop! xxx

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Hey Elsie,

Well done and congratulations! Yes I went out today and completed my run as well. Have posted up my run times and story.

Saul..xx

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JeleybellyGraduate

Well done

It is very emotional - and a great achievement - be proud

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Pumpkintiger1

Hi Elsie, I've been on holiday so no decent internet access to watch out for your posts. I'm so pleased your now heading to week 6. I've still got last run of week 5 to do, that will be today but after reading your post about it I'm actually looking forward to it.

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