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I did it!!!

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After 2 failed attempts to complete day one a I heard the the lovely man say those words "Well done you ran a total of 8 mins today" wow how good do I feel I've never ran for anything before who knew I had it in me 😁 xx

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Please.. do not ever use the 'f' word on here.... practice runs, blips.. whatever ... never f***

Slow and steady and you will be f.....ine:)

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xleighxβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

Ha ha well noted 😊 thank you x

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NickycatwomanGraduate

Fabulous! Be proud.... πŸ‘πŸ‘β˜ΊοΈβ˜ΊοΈ only way is onwards and upwards

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xleighxβ€’ in reply toNickycatwoman

Thank you Nickycatwoman πŸ–’I'm sat dripping in sweat looking like this 😁 x

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NickycatwomanGraduate

Brilliant. Have a great weekend. Are you running again Sunday?

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xleighxβ€’ in reply toNickycatwoman

I am hoping to get out Sunday I work 9/6 So might give it another go tomorrow then again Monday see how I'm feeling looking forward to my next one x

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SC1472Graduateβ€’ in reply toxleighx

Make sure you take a rest day!!

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NickycatwomanGraduateβ€’ in reply toxleighx

Go with your body. Rest is important πŸ‘

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SC1472Graduate

Take heart in the fact that just over 6 months ago I was embarking on W1R1 gasping for breathe being told to maintain a pace where I would be able to talk (yeah, right) - last night I went out with my friend for w1r1 and was able to talk all the way around!

It does get easier - keep at it.

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DjrawGraduate

Brilliant - well done! Keep at it - you will deffo need a rest day!

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BeattieBF

Well done you!

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Cooper79Graduate

I struggled when I started and now I'm on w4 R3 I can't believe I can run for 5 mins without stopping its amazing. Keep at it well done πŸ–’πŸ–’

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