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Have completed W4R1- I never thought I would be able to run but so far Iโ€™ve really enjoyed it. Was a bit worried about this week and running for 5 minutes in one go, however all went well and Iโ€™m looking forward to the next run.... who would have thought!?!

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Amarigue1976Graduate

Congratulations!!!! I'm looking to do week 4 Run 1 either tomorrow or Thursday so you've inspired me and made me believe it's achievable. It's very daunting thinking I'll run for 5 mins non stop. Good luck with the next run ๐Ÿ˜€

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Lizziemac73โ€ข in reply toAmarigue1976

Thanks Amrigue1976!!

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I was the same and thought I wouldn't manage it but I did! Ran round a country park for the first time instead of a running track and was much nicer.

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Lizziemac73โ€ข in reply toalvi

I love running outside - even if the weather isn't that great at times - the views make up for it!!

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Each run prepares you for the next one and for the step up to the next week, so trust the plan, believe in yourself and in a few weeks you will graduate........ simple.

Keep running, keep smiling.

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misswobbleGraduate

I know! Amazing int it. Who knew ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘โœ”๏ธ

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Richard7Graduate

Well done. I worried about every first run of the week with the step up . Eventually you realise how well designed the steps up are. Now on week 7 having worried about 90s following a really bad week 1 I am doing 25 mins. It really does prepare you. Just stay mentally positive the physical will come.

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Lizziemac73โ€ข in reply toRichard7

Thanks Richard7 - agree that the staying mentally positive is the trick for me!

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