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W5R3 - Did it, but only just ๐Ÿ˜ข In the words of Sia my warm down song was "I'm Alive".....

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Don't get me wrong am pleased I managed to finish the 20 minutes but almost gave up at 18. Was thinking 15 mins would have been fine but kept lifting my feet albeit starting to slow a bit......but according to my phone my speed kept steady so obviously didn't slow down much.

Question is do I repeat the 20 min run like Michael suggested or move on to week 6??

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Becca169

Onwards and upwards!

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Bridget007Graduate

You did it! You didnโ€™t give up! And you โ€œare aliveโ€ so well done ๐Ÿ˜Š

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alisonxGraduate

Move on to week 6 there is no need to repeat a run if you have completed it unless you really want to of course.

Good luck with week 6 - look forward to see your progress :-)

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Congratulations Lou!

That is now half way there!

You have shown you have the mental strength; something I am worried that i might lack.

I don't know about repeating runs, not heard that recommended before.

Enjoy the rest days.

In the words of Def Leppard (almost) "I'm two steps behind you"...

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Loobylou43 in reply to RobW73

Honestly my mental endurance was pushed on this one, kept thinking I couldn't do it then heard myself say you will be so disappointed in yourself if you don't...... good luck for your run ๐Ÿ˜

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Well done Looby, really great achievement, and - personally - Iโ€™d crack on with week 6 now. Hope to be posting something similar tomorrow :)

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BethMay in reply to HoagyM

Youโ€™ve got this!

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CrittermadGraduate

Well done you! Iโ€™m dreading my gremlins kicking off on Friday - had to bat them down today!

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Loobylou43 in reply to Crittermad

My gremlins were there just managed not to throw water on them this time round ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

I'd I can do it so can you.....

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