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W5R3 Done and Dusted

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SallyCinnamon73Graduate
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Thanks everyone for all your tips - I did the 20 minute run today and it was absolutely fine, just like you've all said! 

I went slower than usual from the outset and it was (obviously) a challenging run but Laura breaking it down into 5 minute segments on the podcast was really helpful. When I passed the 15 minute mark it really spurred me on and I picked up the pace a bit back to my natural running speed. Felt really exhilarated finishing the run.

It's amazing what running does for your self belief, I would never have thought this would be possible 5 weeks ago.

Bring on week 6!

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Digger74Graduate

Well done, bright and early. It's not really such a big bad once you've squared up to it!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Go, go go... well done. Onwards and upwards!!! :)

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JoolieB1Graduate

Wow, that is fantastic and well done.  Week 6 is challenging surprisingly so do what you did this week, nice and slow, don't worry about going fast and u will do it

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poppypugGraduate

Great stuff Sal !

Well done :-) xxx

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jt24Graduate

Brilliant :)

The funny thing is we said it to you because someone told us- and when you graduate you'll be telling newbies ;)

Slow and steady is THE way to get through :)

That run is a great turning point- you know you can run :)

Well done :)

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Shivani05Graduate

Well done! This is a big step, and it really gives you the confidence that you'll be able to complete the programme. Good luck for W6!

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