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W5R3 - Mental barrier lie shattered

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This run makes you feel that you can actually finish this program, isn’t it?

The first 5 mins were the toughest then the doubt crept in when Laura said “you are half way through” but then remembered what Laura said at the start, it’s just in our head, so kept going on.

Final 2 mins felt great as I managed to speed up a bit. Overall managed to keep my average pace similar to my previous runs which I felt was a bonus.

The mental block lies shattered definitely. Everyone else who are in the similar mental stage, believe in yourself and the program. The feeling at end of the 20 mins is worth all the hard work, Wow!

All the best everyone!

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C25k100

I am at exactly the same stage as you. I feel amazing that I actually ran for 20 minutes without stopping x

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SaartjieGraduate

Such a good feeling! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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DaveB46Graduate

Just done W5R1. Have looked at 2 and 3, and yes R3 is definitely the one I’m most looking forward to smashing/or dreading in equal parts!

Well done, huge milestone 👍

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Rua8Graduate

Well done! It’s a great feeling isn’t it. You need to schedule an obligatory happy dance now 😄🕺

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das_vikasGraduate in reply to Rua8

😀🕺🏼

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wyersmithGraduate

Brilliant! It’s a great feeling. Well done!

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Katwpg

Just finished w5r2.... here’s hoping I feel like this in a few days time!!

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das_vikasGraduate in reply to Katwpg

You can do it. All the best!

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RobW73Graduate

Congratulations!

Nicely done, especially with speeding up a bit at the end.

Have a good couple of rest days and enjoy.

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das_vikasGraduate in reply to RobW73

Thank you RobW73!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Well done das_vikas, Yes, completing this run does give you a terrific boost!😊💪, and now you know that you will be able to complete the program!

Great run!😎x

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das_vikasGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thank you Bluebirdrunner!

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Lola333Graduate

Well done, you are doing great ⭐️

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das_vikasGraduate in reply to Lola333

Thank you Lola333!

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