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Done 1 run already. Just noticed how the program really ramps up from here on in . 20 min run at end of week .....Blimey!!!

Quite apprehensive😯

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Impressed that you weren't 'Reading ahead' and only just noticed! Really you will be fine. This is the genius of the programme....

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Hope so

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Well I was and if I can, you can. Promise.

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Thankyou

You will be fine. Just remember the 'slow is best' mantra. It's not a race, and the important thing is to maintain a sustainable pace so don't get carried away at the start and you'll have those 20 minutes in the bag.

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Don't peek!!! Trust the programme and have faith in you!

Well done :)

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You'll be fine. Trust the programme and believe in yourself 🙂

Oldfloss always says don't peek for this reason. You will do it though never fear.

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I'll add to the numerous people who were apprehensive about W5R3 - and then found it was absolutely fine. Run 2 kind of prepares you for it, though, with 8+5+8 - albeit the 5 in the middle is walking, but that's a period of 21 minutes before you can relax into a cool-down walk. With R3 it's only 20 minutes.

I think we were all worried about it until after when we realised it was nothing to worry about. Just grit your teeth, keep to a sustainable pace, and go for it. You'll be amazed and delighted when you get to the end of it.

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If I get through the next run I will be full of confidence

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