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Week 5 R3 completed

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Didn't think l could do it but wasn't about to give up. Back feels dreadful now but the satisfaction of making it to twenty minutes of running was worth it. Week six here l come !

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rolysmateGraduate

Well done you, got r1w5 to do tomorrow and not looking forward to it.

Once again 20 minutes terrific stuff, proper runner!

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bunty65Graduate in reply to rolysmate

Thank you rolys and best of luck tomorrow l'm sure you will surprise yourself x

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Congratulations.

W6R1 is notorious for catching people out, so treat it with respect. Is the back pain something new?

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bunty65Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you Iannoda back pain isn't new it's from a car accident years ago, l was playing with the dog and jarred it so have taken it easy for a couple of weeks so extra please with completing this run. Thank you for the caution with starting week six x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Slow and steady.... hope the back sorts..if not.. get it checked out!

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bunty65Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you Oldfloss l am taking it extra steady and mixing in some swimming, yoga and spa sessions. I knew l wouldn't complete everything in nine weeks because my three week holiday was start of week five and only managed two runs but this is about a lifestyle change so lm happy to complete at my pace in one piece x

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Adler92

Congrats Bunty! Well done on reaching Week 6 :) Sorry to hear your back is worse now though - hope it feels better soon!

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bunty65Graduate in reply to Adler92

Thanks Adler hope everything is going well with you 😀

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Adler92 in reply to bunty65

Unfortunately not - side's bad again so I am once more stuck on the sofa with limited movement. Such fun; looks like I'll have to start W8 next week instead :)

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bunty65Graduate in reply to Adler92

Ouch Adler I'm sorry to hear your side is bad again. Hope it improves soon and best of luck when you do get back out there. :)

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Adler92 in reply to bunty65

Thanks Bunty :) How's the back now?

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bunty65Graduate in reply to Adler92

Hi Adler, my backs a lot better now thank you l managed to complete run 2 of week 6 today it's been tough getting back into it but think l'm getting there :)

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Adler92 in reply to bunty65

Yay! That's great to hear :D Glad your back's feeling better :)

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EnglishmumGraduate

Well done!! Me too - could you actually believe it at the end? I think I was in shock!! Hope the back improves xx

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bunty65Graduate in reply to Englishmum

Thank you Englishmum and congratulations to you too. No I couldn't quite believe I made it!

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