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Wow I've actually managed to run for 20 mins

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Just back from w5 r3 and I actually did it, ran for 20 mins all at once! Can't believe this because I was sooooo unfit only 5 weeks ago. It was tough but I really wanted to complete it even if I was pretty much at snail pace for the last 5 minutes. How did anyone else find this week? Xx

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Feelingsilly

Hi Sammully i did the same run yest, it was tough in parts (Laura's "you've only got 2 minutes left....." - as usual the longest two minutes of the run began!) but I finished and am still buzzing this morning. Well done to you, roll on week 6! Congratulations 😀

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SammullyGraduate in reply toFeelingsilly

Well done to you too x

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TombenolyGraduate

Yeah well done it's an amazing feeling although I am putting off my 25 min run!

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SadamskiGraduate

It's a massive sense of achievement completing that run, I think it really gives you a confidence boost.

Beware though, going back to intervals next week has caught some people out (me included!) so remember to take it steady and don't get ahead of yourself :-)

Superb well done ☺it is a huge milestone to tick off and you have done it 😊

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Biscuit0107Graduate

Well done!!! That's a major milestone - congratulations 👍

Brilliant that's a fantastic achievement. 20 minutes non stop!! Resting up for same one tomorrow😩Will remain positive and believe. Enjoy your post run euphoria. 👍🏻

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Good luck x

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SammullyGraduate in reply to

Thanks and good luck x

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SlinkyminkyGraduate

Well done!!! You should be extremely proud of yourself x

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AllydeeGraduate

Well done! I did mine yesterday and it was more of a mental challenge than a physical one. Good luck with week 6, after the jump in wk 5 from run 2 to run 3 I was a bit scared of looking but it doesn't seem too bad, but will take on board what others have said about taking it steady !

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Moultoneer

Also completed W5R3 yesterday. I stood on the treadmill thinking there was no chance, got the first 5 minutes over then, to be honest, I think I found it easier than the previous two runs, just settled into a rhythm and kept going trying to ignore the clock. It was a long last 5 minutes though!

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