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20-25 mins 😨

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Finding the 25 minutes a lot harder than the 20 minutes! I decided to repeat it to ensure I have mastered it before moving onto week 7

Anyone else feel like they are running for a extra 30 minutes not 5? Lol

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I think trust the programme and go to week 7. You will hit a nice sweet spot where it all flows and feels easier after the toxic 10 or 20. For me this only came after 20 minutes where I can run for a while. Now that has moved to first 15 being hard. Hope that makes sense your doing great xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done you.... slow down a tad... and just relax. You are ready for the runs.

Distract yourself with silly rhymes in your head... or make up names of people or things you pass.... :)

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Tasha99Graduate

Move on if you managed it though! Defo true about the toxic 20! The extra 5 minutes from 20-25 was tough, but 25 onwards was no problem at all! Make sure you slow down so you can do the extra long stints. You’ve got this!

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GoogleMeGraduate

Don't forget that anyone can have a rubbish run at any time... don't let it delude you that you are not really ready to move up a notch. As Oldfloss says, ease off the pace, and get some strategies to manage your head ('cos this is your head!) A new location/route can help.

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Louzii89• in reply toGoogleMe

I may try a new route today!! Thanks guys

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AliK0871Graduate

Push on if you completed last run move onto the next one. GO FOR IT X

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