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Goodbye Week 5 ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿผ

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Yaaaaaaay! I just completed W5R3. I have amazed myself. First and last 5 mins were the hardest but the middle 10 was almost enjoyable. Took it slow and steady and focussed on having a positive mind. The legs and breathing were doing well but the mind didnโ€™t quite believe i could do it. MJ was his normal encouraging self and of course Oldfloss was on my shoulder ๐Ÿ˜˜ I canโ€™t believe that is the furthest I have run in my life. C25k really works. To all those who have just started, YOU CAN DO IT. Iโ€™m going to go and shout from the rooftops ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜Š

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Amarigue1976Graduate

Congratulations that's amazing. I'm on week 4 Run 3 tomorrow so not far behind. I too am amazed at the programme. Just think just 4 and 5 weeks ago we struggled to run 60 secs - keep up the good work your officially a runner!! ๐Ÿ˜€ Hope I get to say that

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Amarigue1976

Thanks. Iโ€™m so pleased with myself. If you follow the plan you will do it. Keep positive and enjoy it ๐Ÿ˜€

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Or10 in reply to Amarigue1976

Yes my thoughts exactly. Just done 4/3 and thinking what a big step up next week is but it's worked do far! Good luck

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Or10

You can do it. Keep it slow and steady and youโ€™ll be fine ๐Ÿ˜€

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nikonphotobroGraduate

Fantastic achievement! You've conquered the 'Widow Maker' run. It's a psychological challenge, and you passed. Absolutely no stopping you now. Feel good and be proud. You've earned the right ๐Ÿƒ ๐Ÿ˜Š x

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to nikonphotobro

Thanks. Iโ€™m so happy and yes I am proud of myself ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

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SnodiGraduate

Massive congratulations! I'm kind of dreading that run in a week, but I know how amazing this programme is at building you up to make each step-up achievable, so I'm hoping I'll be just like you, and smash it! X

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Snodi

Thank you. Go for it Snodi. Youโ€™ll be fine. Iโ€™m feeling in top of the world ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป

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ChrisAllen1Graduate

Absolutely brilliant, well done.

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to ChrisAllen1

Thanks. Iโ€™m pleased ๐Ÿ˜€

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JB173

You're smashing it! Enjoy week 6 x

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to JB173

Thanks. Canโ€™t wait to start Week 6 now๐Ÿ˜Š

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Vonhorn

Yay go you ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ‘ these words are so encouraging, wk 5 seems like a life time away for me at the moment at wk 5 how long is the running part ?

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Vonhorn

Thanks. Week 5 builds up as three different runs. Today I ran for 20 minutes. Iโ€™m amazed I did it but feel fantastic. You can do it too ๐Ÿ˜€

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rolysmateGraduate

Aye gal well done, that's a BIG run you've done there and a great confidence booster and I bet you really looked the part in your new running gear

Wooohooo

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to rolysmate

Thank you. Yep, it was a big run. I feel so good and loved my new threads. Saving for some nice new running shoes next. Iโ€™m going to be smiling all day. Iโ€™m actually going to tell people Iโ€™ve started running soon ๐Ÿ˜€

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Or10

Well done you. I'm

Doing that next week. Very encouraging to hear another success!

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Webby16Graduate

Well done! Onwards and upwards to Wk6 Yay...looking forward to it! See you on the other side!!

Woop woop ๐Ÿ™Œ well done! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ I couldnโ€™t agree with you more, this programme is amazing! Good luck with week 6 ๐Ÿ˜

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to

Thanks. I canโ€™t believe Iโ€™m loving running so much ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿป

Really chuffed for you. Well done! ๐Ÿ‘

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to

Thank you. Roll on Week 6 ๐Ÿ˜€

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SurreyjelbelGraduate

Well done. Such an amazing feeling - I was on a high for the whole day that I did mine!

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Surreyjelbel

Me too. Canโ€™t wait until tomorrow when I can start Week 6. Canโ€™t believe I am even saying that ๐Ÿ˜‚

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Whoo hoo 20 minutes...its amazing isn't it...Go you.

Well done TJMazz ๐Ÿ˜Š....

You have positively got this๐Ÿ˜Šxx

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thank you for the vote of confidence. I so want to get to that 30 mins and then 5k ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿป

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quirkybeeGraduate

Aww, well done there, you'll be graduating in no time, you'll see. l find once I reach 15 minutes into my run, my breathing seems to regulate, it's my legs that start to fail me, haha, but keep going, you're doing brilliantly.

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to quirkybee

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š Iโ€™m actually enjoying going running

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