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W5R3 so much easier than I thought

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I did it! I ran for 20 minutes this morning at -2 degrees and it was quite easy. I would have never imagined I could run for 20 minutes. I did it - an unfit overweight person who hated running all her life. I am unfit no more and I am already addicted to running.

I am proud although I run at a snail's pace but what the heck. I did it.

Sorry, I thought I would never write to say that I had finished a run but I have to do it today.

For all of you who fret about this run: You can do it and it is so much easier than you think. I could have gone on and run for 30 minutes.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Terrific stuff mummyruns😊...Totally agree its a real surprise and makes you feel invincible...Well done😊x

Very well done. It's a lovely feeling and you are right to feel proud. Week six awaits.....

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Sadie-runsGraduate

Well done! I remember that run and how good it made me feel.

Another running convert, that's you. Keep up the good work; slow and steady will get you far.

Sadie-runs x

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ClairecandothisGraduate

I'm starting week 5 tomorrow so I look forward to posting similar in a week lol. Well done. X

Well done! 👏👏👏

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Who ever said it was hard!!

Well done.

Keep running, keep grinning.

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JohnLagrueGraduate

I'm about to go out to attempt it, but feeling unsure whether I can do it. It's freezing cold, but the sun is shining!

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Rignold in reply to JohnLagrue

Course you can, Malcolm.

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JohnLagrueGraduate in reply to Rignold

I couldn't in the end :( My legs just wouldn't carry me.

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mummyruns in reply to JohnLagrue

Never mind. Remember what Laura says - this was your training run and you'll succeed next time! I've got a cold now from running in -2 degrees yesterday morning at 7am....

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DeterminedBearGraduate

Excellent

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