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Not going to say it was easy but I've just completed the dreaded 20min run. Totally amazed at how you get into a steady jog and manage to keep going. Actually starting to feel like a runner now (very slow one, but I'll work on that) πŸ˜πŸƒ

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Well done! That’s a big physical and mental barrier blown away.

Slow runners like us are still runners!

W6 looks easy compared to the 20 minute run - don’t be caught out and just take it slowly, it can bite!

Enjoy the buzz of success - you’ve done something huge.

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Grimreaper

Congratulations Carmour

You did it πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

it’s an amazing feeling and sense of achievement when that 20 min done βœ….

For me I was β€œ wow is it me who did it β€œ

Keep going slow and steady , here we come week 6 .. πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Well done you! I’ve got the same run tomorrow morning so I’m a day behind you - nice to hear other people’s experiences. It makes it less daunting somehow! 😊

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Running59β€’ in reply toDizzysmum17

Well done you. I’ve got the same run tomorrow. I’ve decided to get up at 4.30 as it will be cooler. Just need to focus and psych myself up. 😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done you... letting the legs take you and your confidence carry you along... slow and steady into the next week :)

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Kar43

Fantastic feeling carmour isn't it 😊

Well done πŸ‘

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MrsChaucer

Yep. Runner. Good job!

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carmour1983Graduate

Thanks for all the lovely positive comments, this forum definitely helps. Love having all these virtual friends helping each other along our journeys πŸ€—

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Teddly22Graduate

Well done. Great achievement! Slow running is still running and so much better than still being stuck on the couch! Snail pace is goodπŸƒπŸŒπŸƒCongratulations!

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