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Yay, I did it, I ran for 3 whole minutes!

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I was all set to repeat week 2 because I was terrified of the 3 minute run. I had a word with myself and decided, if I don't try I'll never know, so I went for it thinking I can always repeat week 3 if it's too hard...BUT I did it! I didn't stop! Whooppeee.

I'm a little pleased with myself, can you tell??

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smithp24

Very well done!

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Redyoyo in reply to smithp24

Thank you

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Elfe5Graduate

Woooohooo!! Well done you! 😀

... and that's exactly how I ended up NOT doing W1 all winter!

One run at a time, just keep going gently.

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Redyoyo in reply to Elfe5

Thank you

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bluebanella

Well done. I did the same tonight - I was worried about 3 mins too and I did find it a stretch but i managed to do it all and I feel great. Except for a small twinge in my knee. I did my stretches and I'll have my rest day and the knee should be fine

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Redyoyo in reply to bluebanella

Well done Blue. I hope your knee gets stronger.

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Hephz89

Congratulations! It’s a great feeling when you realise you can do it. 👍🏻

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Redyoyo in reply to Hephz89

Sure is :-)

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LookNannyrunsGraduate

Well done you. Third of the way through so you should be more than a little pleased with yourself

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Redyoyo in reply to LookNannyruns

Thank you

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DeterminedBearGraduate

Well done. Had similar feelings to you and also completed W3R1 tonight. :)

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Redyoyo in reply to DeterminedBear

We did it!

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