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

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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 toWoodhaven20

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

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Woodhaven20Graduate• in reply topilquin

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 toWoodhaven20

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 tothe3rdwife

Have you seen fridays run ?

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the3rdwifeGraduate• in reply topilquin

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 tothe3rdwife

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

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the3rdwifeGraduate• in reply topilquin

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 toejvcruns

I’m scared very scared

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ejvcrunsGraduate• in reply topilquin

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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