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Yes I ran for 8 minutes !!! Twice ! I cannot believe this would be possible 💪 the support from you has been invaluable

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Woodhaven20Graduate

That's fantastic. I'm doing that on friday. I'm sure you were punching the air when you smashed it

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pilquin in reply to Woodhaven20

Haha yea didn’t have the energy but felt like it 👍

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Woodhaven20Graduate in reply to pilquin

I am just in from my week 5 run 1 and I always punch the air completing the last run. I have never lasted this length in my life. Everyone here is so encouraging

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pilquin in reply to Woodhaven20

Very true

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very well done!

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rolysmateGraduate

well done, going well there

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Jennyb2017

I did that run tonight too-felt great!! Well done !!

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the3rdwifeGraduate

I did my 2 x 8 minute run yesterday too. I cried when Jo said well done!!!

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pilquin in reply to the3rdwife

Have you seen fridays run ?

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the3rdwifeGraduate in reply to pilquin

yes, I'm just going to go as long as I can. Im thinking pick 8 of my fav songs and just go for it. If I don't make 20 mins, I'll keep at it until I do

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pilquin in reply to the3rdwife

Yea that’s the spirit keep going I like that 👍

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the3rdwifeGraduate in reply to pilquin

So I did it!!!

Slowed my pace, got to 18 mins and my legs were screaming but just thought only 2 more mins or you’re going to have to do it all over again!!!

How did you get on?

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AstroJoe

Great - looking forward to that point! - W1r2 for me.. aiming to jog for 60 secs is my target.!

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ejvcrunsGraduate

Oh just wait until the awesomeness of the next run! The magic of Week 5 is strong!!

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pilquin in reply to ejvcruns

I’m scared very scared

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ejvcrunsGraduate in reply to pilquin

No, don't be, nothing to be scared of. It's surprisingly OK! Just don't go too fast. In fact, go very slow, and all will be well.

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GraGeal

Well done! I have this ahead of me tomorrow.

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