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Well - I did it and hand on heart I never ever thought I would. I went at a 🐌 pace but reckon speed will come after stamina. Felt so so proud of myself as struggled for 30 secs at the start of the programme.

I have always given myself a days rest between runs - is this absolutely necessary? Keen to get W6R1 in tomorrow as rest of week manic.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations Mollymot, I too completed W9R3 today, you will son like me have the word 'GRADUATE' on the right-hand side of your name.

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

Week 9 or week 5??

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduateβ€’ in reply toMollymot

Sorry Mollymot, I am so happy to have completed my run today which was the final one of week 9 that I got a bit carried away thinking you also had completed week 9 not week 5, nevertheless, congratulations for finishing that run and yes you should also feel so proud of having completed that 20 minute run of week 5.

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

Well done you! Hopefully I will get to week 9 🀣🀣

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Beccy8348E

Ooeee well done!!!

I had heavy legs after that run, definitely days rest, and lots of us have found w6r1 a struggle!!

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply toBeccy8348E

My legs were heavy too - and I went horse riding this evening so a days rest probably sensible!

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Jo__Graduate

This is so encouraging to read. I’m doing Wk5 R3 tonight. I’ve downloaded a playlist, to keep my mind occupied. I’m feeling slightly apprehensive/nervous.

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply toJo__

The key for me was to go slow - first 6 mins or so were the toughest and then somehow I got distracted and just kept running. As Laura kept telling me if you want to stop and walk don’t - just slow down your pace. That really helped me keep going. I reckon speed will come later. A good play list is def the answer and make sure you have no bills to encounter! Good luck - let me know how you get on x

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply toMollymot

Hills not bills lol

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Jo__Graduateβ€’ in reply toMollymot

Thanks, I will. Laura’s my coach too.

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply toJo__

Well......did you do it???

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Jo__Graduateβ€’ in reply toMollymot

I’ve just completed it now! I’m so happy, thanks so much for the encouragementπŸ‘ It wasn’t as bad as I expected it to be. I had my music on, took it nice and steady and kept positive (and avoided the hills). Thanks again.πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply toJo__

Yay - well done you πŸ‘πŸ‘be prepared for tired legs tomorrow!!

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adermonGraduate

Well done Mollymot, I did w5r3 last Wednesday and found it tough but the psychological barrier was greater than the physical. I've been ill since then and I'm missing the running. Hopefully i'll get back in the trainers soon. Good luck with w6r1.

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southlundonGraduate

Congrats! I've got wk5 r2 tomorrow and it's great to read about people smashing run 3!

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply tosouthlundon

Let me know how it goes! Good Luck 🀞

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Big_maz

Hi I did wk 5 run3 last night enjoying it find it tough on longer runs hope to graduate as this is my 3rd attempt

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply toBig_maz

I’m sure you will ! Keep going πŸ‘

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

πŸ‘πŸ‘ well done. That's your milestone run done! πŸ₯‰

Yes. A rest day is absolutely necessary. Your muscles need this time to repair and strengthen.

I know you're itching to press on but only a fool rushes in πŸ‘πŸ˜‰

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

I gave myself today off - I’ve always had a rest day so decided a risk wasn’t worth it!

Congratulations- it’s a fantastic achievement. That lovely realisation of suddenly you can jog for 3,5,8,10 and then 20 minutes! Do not skip the rest days - they are absolutely essential. Keep going with this brilliant programme and you won’t go wrong. Towards the end I sometimes had two rest day but always did three jogs in a week. Beware Wk6 - it’s a challenge! Slow and steady all the way ..... πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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MollymotGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Thanks for the encouragement. W6 R1 tomorrow!

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