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I’m amazed I have done w4r1 today . I didn’t think 5

Mins would be possible but it wasn’t as bad as I had imagined . I’ve learned a few “Personal pointers”. Mornings is definitely my best time before the sun or heat builds . I am slow , very slow , but that helps me complete so it is ok. My stamina is improving - at the gym I can do more ; I thought it was by chance but I think it is the programme . I am still not convinced I can progress up the longer runs but if I did w4r1 then there isn’t an excuse for r2 and r3 this week.

I’ve learnt to think route and avoid upward slopes on the second half of the run - I need to have things in my favour if I’m not going to fail so I’m thinking that through too. Finally - I started week1 on the treadmill at the gym as I was so embarrassed about my

Fitness but Actually running the road provides motivating points - get to the silver car/ corner hedge / for sale board - surely the time will be over then and Sarah will tell me to walk again ???!!!

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Well done for the runs and even more well done for the insights. Enjoy the next run.

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FlaraflarkinGraduate

😱😱😱 And all of this on you little sister's birthday!! What a great birthday present you've given me 😊 - well done Sis, proud of you for doing this! Xxxx

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin

Ah...belated happy birthday too Jf2018!! A great birthday achievement!! 🎁 With lots more to come!! ❤️❤️

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Fabulous450Graduate

That’s brilliant Jf2018!! Well done you. I understand what you mean about running outdoors! You get to create your own little markers along the way! I do that too! It’s very satisfying! 😉

Great job! You can do it! ❤️

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