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W5 Completed - 20 mins!!

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OK so I was a little apprehensive about the 20 min run, but I did it. A change of route was great, I chose a flatter road and actually had somewhere to put my car keys thanks to a new top (issues!) Hoping I can do it again next week. Really want to keep this going .. the first 5 mins were probably the hardest, mentally and I was tired on my feet but just kept going. Hooray

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Yay! Well done Sadie! That is a great achievement. I am just two runs behind you, so it gives me heart to hear your report of it. You star! 😘

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SadeskinGraduate in reply to Sadie-runs

Thank you so much, well done to you too. Your words will keep me going! X

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Decker

Congratulations on cracking the 20 min mark! I've changed my routes a few times too and it makes a difference. Especially finding a flatter route like you say. I went out of my way to find a flat route and it helped a lot. You can do this you just have to believe it!

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SadeskinGraduate in reply to Decker

Thanks Decker that helps, I will def stick to the flatter areas for now (with less roads to cross too!)

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Well done Sadeskin, the plan is great isn't it...somehow we are ready for this run...and the feeling of acheivement is amazing..😊 Well done you are amazing.x

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SadeskinGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thank you what lovely words xx

Well done! That’s brilliant and I bet you are happy with yourself. I completed run 3 this morning. I know how you feel about the first five minutes. I’m like that with every run. When I heard the announcement to say five minutes remaining I did think to myself I could do more. I’m tempted to redo the run next week.

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I thought about re-doing it, I think I’ll give W6R1 a go and see how I am with it. I also have a heavy cold so had a few things against me this morning. I won’t worry about repeating though, that’s sensible right? Well done to you - keep me updated 👍🏻

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W6R1 is a nice workout because it’s 5/8/5 Run with breaks in between. I often redo W1R1 to see if I can improve on my pace. This run is also good if you feel under the weather.

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That’s really helpful, thanks!

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You’re welcome.

Well done its a nice run to have under your belt. Over half way to the podium....

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Ooh I’d not realised that yet! Thanks

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Keep it slow and steady and you will be just fine.. try to relax into the runs as you head onward:)

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SadeskinGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you! 😁

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