W5R2 🏃🏻‍♀️ 8 min runs!!

Completed this run last night.. great feeling! I’m actually running for 8 mins!! The surprising thing for me is that I actually feel like a runner when I’m running now.. not awkward and self conscious like in the early stages but confident and buzzing 🏃🏻‍♀️ Run 3 tomorrow..let’s see how I do on 20 mins! 😳

[sallenson Graduate]

Well done! Sounds like you've nailed this!

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Thanks! Not nailed it quite yet I’ve another few weeks to go .. will be glad to get this 20 min run out the way tomorrow 😊

[HoagyM Graduate]

Great stuff, well done - yes, I absolutely agree with the comment that these 8 minute runs actually make you feel like a proper runner. Not Usain Bolt, clearly, but a runner nonetheless

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Absolutely ☺️

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I'm due to do that one tomorrow. I feel like I'm running properly now too! Good luck for R3.

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It’s exciting isn’t it?! I’ve never ran in my life! Good luck for R2 😊

[Ripcurlrana71]

Good luck I’m sure you’ll do great. Keep it slow and steady. 👍🏼

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Thanks ☺️ Yeah I need to pace myself.. it’s quite a leap from 8!

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I did used to run but had to give up a year ago for medical reasons. Took up this programme to ease me back in gradually. I have never in my life run for longer that 4 mins though. I used to do a walk/run combo but after the advice on here I realise I was going way too fast b4 which is why I prob couldn't run for long! Have to say the 20 mins at the end of this week is a bit daunting- but exciting at the same time!