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My first 5k!

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I’m so so pleased I managed to run all of Parkrun yesterday with no walking breaks! I did it in just over 35mins.

I thought I was a little way off as I struggled so much with it last week but keep really slow and calm and managed to sprint over the finish line 🏁

A couple months ago I could never imagine running for this length of time, let along enjoying it. The app is fab and the advice on this forum is invaluable.

Was so chuffed I treated myself to some new running shoes 😊

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Ripcurlrana71

Well done Kate!

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Tjar

Well done! My goal too! Running a 5K without stopping.

And then hopefully onwards to 10K 😁

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katemcalexGraduate in reply toTjar

You can definitely do it!

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pianoteacherGraduate

Great achievement - well done!

Nice shoes too :-)

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Jay66UKGraduate

Well done! Are you going to make it a regular thing?

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katemcalexGraduate in reply toJay66UK

Definitely - I’m hooked 😂

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Jay66UKGraduate in reply tokatemcalex

Splendid!

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