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Week 5 Run 1 Completed (with a sprint finish...)

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This evening I completed W5R1. 5 min brisk walk followed by 3x5min runs broken by 2x3 min recovery walks.

I must say that I found the 3 runs OK. So much so that I had enough energy to finish the 3rd 5min stint with a big of accelerated pace (though, not quite Usain Bolt pace).

I'm actually now quite looking forward to W5R2, before I have to face The Widow Maker (20 min run) on Saturday. ☺ 🏃

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I just finished w5d2 and it was really good actually. You can totally do it! I might even believe I’m ready for the for the big one next 😳👍😁

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toNeysa

All the same... each run is one that you are ready for... no such thing as dragons :) x

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GingerBohemianGraduate in reply toNeysa

You’ll LOVE the next one. It’s the one where you really get to believe in you

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nikonphotobroGraduate in reply toNeysa

Excellent result Neysa. Good luck with the Big One. Keep me posted x 🏃

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NeysaGraduate in reply tonikonphotobro

Will do!

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No run is any harder than the last... you are ready for them all... know it, believe it and you will do it. Well done you!

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NeysaGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Thanks! I’m trusting the program rather than my doubts 👍

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