Managed to run the full 20minutes of W5R3. 12minutes in my lower legs were really hurting, I thought about the numerous messages of advice I've seen on here about slowing right down -and it worked! That and telling myself that it was just my mind challenging me. Amazed that I didn't struggle with breathing (only first few minutes as usual!) Proof that this programme really does work!!
Mind over matter: Managed to run the full... - Couch to 5K
Mind over matter

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Well done you
I have this run to look forward to
π¬π€π»r2 nearly killed me off today π€£
It works and you did too. Well done you on one of the milestone runs.
Onwards and upwards to that podium
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