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Goodbye Week 5 πŸ–πŸΌ

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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 didn’t quite believe i could do it. MJ was his normal encouraging self and of course Oldfloss was on my shoulder 😘 I can’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. I’m going to go and shout from the rooftops πŸ™‹πŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ˜Š

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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!! πŸ˜€ Hope I get to say that

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Amarigue1976

Thanks. I’m so pleased with myself. If you follow the plan you will do it. Keep positive and enjoy it πŸ˜€

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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 you’ll be fine πŸ˜€

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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 πŸƒ 😊 x

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to nikonphotobro

Thanks. I’m so happy and yes I am proud of myself πŸ™ŒπŸ»

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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. You’ll be fine. I’m feeling in top of the world πŸ’ͺ🏻

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ChrisAllen1Graduate

Absolutely brilliant, well done.

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to ChrisAllen1

Thanks. I’m pleased πŸ˜€

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JB173

You're smashing it! Enjoy week 6 x

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to JB173

Thanks. Can’t wait to start Week 6 now😊

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Vonhorn

Yay go you πŸ˜„πŸ‘ 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. I’m amazed I did it but feel fantastic. You can do it too πŸ˜€

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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. I’m going to be smiling all day. I’m actually going to tell people I’ve started running soon πŸ˜€

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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 πŸ™Œ well done! πŸŽ‰πŸŽŠ I couldn’t agree with you more, this programme is amazing! Good luck with week 6 😁

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to

Thanks. I can’t believe I’m loving running so much πŸ™‹πŸ»

Really chuffed for you. Well done! πŸ‘

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to

Thank you. Roll on Week 6 πŸ˜€

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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. Can’t wait until tomorrow when I can start Week 6. Can’t believe I am even saying that πŸ˜‚

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

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

Well done TJMazz 😊....

You have positively got this😊xx

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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 πŸ™‹πŸ»

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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 😊 I’m actually enjoying going running

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