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I ran for 5 minutes

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I know for many it might not be much but I have never in my life run for 5 minutes but I did. I feel euphoric. Also 3 minutes seems easy now

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Gem0903Graduate

I've got this to come on Saturday.. Eeeeek...

I hope I'm as happy as you after it.. lol

Well done..

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Glamgran69 in reply toGem0903

Thank you, I really cannot believe I did it and if I can anyone can. You'll be fine

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ruthelizaGraduate

well done, you. Fantastic achievement

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naedoot

Good going . Can't wait till I can

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SueKenGraduate

Of course it's something! Well done on reaching a new milestone 😊

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Hobblethwaite

I ran for 5 too today, I was so apprehensive. Well done! It's a great feeling. :)

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RuthMargaretGraduate

Well done! It feels amazing doesn't it! Just wait until you realise you can run 20 minutes - then you'll really be in shock. I know I was!

Me too - my first 5 mins and so pleased with myself!! Well done!

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No one told me it would feel this good. Mind you I also did a core class at the gym yesterday and now feel a bit dead

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Lol - yeah I hated running at school so can't quite believe how well this is going! I was so pleased yesterday that I registered for park run as a motivation - maybe a bit too keen!

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I'm tempted to do the same but can't make it tomorrow so might sign up next week

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Maddee_6333Graduate

Well done \o/

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BonkersbritGraduate

Well done you!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I remember that feeling, I posted that I felt an almost child-like pride in what I knew others thought was a small thing. It's ok, we get it. We have all been there. I no longer feel silly or awkward about wanting to shout it front the rooftops, I just do it. We all need to be more like children I think.👏🏼👏🏼🥇😀

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Glamgran69 in reply toBonkersbrit

Thank you it's one of the reasons I'm glad I found this place as it's full of people who understand

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mixindaveGraduate

just wait till you graduate. and yes you will. you will be running 5ks for an easy workout session :)

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Glamgran69 in reply tomixindave

It seems impossible but then so did running for 5 mins so maybe one day

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mixindaveGraduate in reply toGlamgran69

does seem impossible...at first yes i felt like that week one running for what was it 60 seconds? XD since then ive beat my 30 minute 5k goal. then 25 minute goal just recently. mental lol

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