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W5 R2 - 2 x 8 minute runs - nailed them can’t believe it

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Just this minute finished W5 R2 - took it easy and paced it well - can’t believe I was able to do it so well with less aches than ever. Without doubt my best run yet and could even do a little more now. I know from you other contributors that we have good runs and bad ones but this was a really sweet one and slow and steady really nailed it. Better not get ahead of myself though as run 3 only 2 days away. Keep on keeping on.

Hope this encourages anyone reading to persevere as one 61 year old grandad did it so you can as well. Very best wishes to all.

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Lillybeth30minsGraduate

Well done you! I LOVED w5r2... yes I was nervous about R3, but THIS run helped me believe I could do it. Good luck!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Liz x

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FatflabtofitfabGraduate in reply to Lillybeth30mins

Such a bit jump isn't it. There will be more big jumps to go but beliebe you can do it and you can. Just breathe and put one foot in front of the other

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DeterminedBearGraduate

Well done you!

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Evie79

Well done. I’m at the same stage.

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deniseinbristolGraduate

Really well done 😁 my next run is this one so you’ve totally inspired me thank you 😘

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FGB1 in reply to deniseinbristol

Pleased that it has helped and very best wishes with your run - you can do it - set out at a steady pace - you will be fine.

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