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Week 3 Run 1 DONE!!!!

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Well it seems that after all 3 minutes isn't that long after all, with the help of the divine Jo I actually found it easier than the week 2 runs and even managed an extra 90 second run after the last 3 minuter. Some people who have always had a high level of fitness might scoff at being happy to run for just 3 minutes but all of us in this forum who spent so many years on the couch, we know......

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Wantorun2013Graduate

Well done you starting W3 next week great achievement 👍

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ChrisAllen1Graduate

You will do it as well, I think the fact you only run 4 times makes it seem easier then W2.

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J9_54Graduate

Indeed we do, well done Chris, stick to the plan and you will be shocked at how quickly that 3 minutes gets a zero after it :)

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pilquin

3 minutes is a great result !! I’m still on 60 seconds well done !!

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GlossyGraduate

Oh we all know how tough those 3 minutes are!!! Well done, that is brilliant. Enjoy runs 2 and 3.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very well done.. this is your running journey and you do it your way.. with delight!

Well done you!

yup 3 minutes felt to me like my first 'proper' run...

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