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Finally finished W5!

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After a break over Christmas due to sciatica I finally completed W5R3 this morning! I have to admit it was more of a mental than a physical challenge...20 minutes of solid running seemed a big step up. I did it though. The sciatica is still there but is no better or worse when I run so I am going to keep running!

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Well done. It’s a huge milestone- more mental than physical, though, as you have already done that distance, albeit in sections. The step up to 25 minutes honestly doesnt seem like much more.

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Thanks :) How are you doing? Have you finished the programme?

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Yes, graduated yesterday 😊

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Woohoo! Well done, must be an amazing feeling!

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I was surprised at how much 😊

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Congratulations on that first "long" run.

There's no stopping you now, but don't be deceived by the next run, it is tougher than it looks on paper.

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