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Today was WK5R3 which appears to scare everybody. As I got ready I realised the worse that could happen was I didn't complete the run and if that happened I would have to do it again so nothing really to worry about. The first 10mins were like every other run, my legs ached from the first step and my body yelled at me to stop. Then suddenly my legs stopped aching and I felt the best I had on any run. The last couple of minutes I was puffing a bit but the run was so much better than I was expecting

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Sharon090282

Well done. Reading your post has given me confidence for my wk5r3 Thursday.

Just done r2 & enjoyed it.

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OldfoolGraduate in reply to Sharon090282

Good luck, I'm sure it will go well

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Fabulous450Graduate

Congratulations to you! Well done! That run sounds absolutely brilliant! ❤️

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OldfoolGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

Thank you, yes it made me believe I may grew to like this running lark😂

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to Oldfool

😉 I think you are most certainly right! 😁❤️

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CrawlhomeGraduate

Fantastic achievement! I'm two days away from that run and exited/nervous.

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OldfoolGraduate in reply to Crawlhome

Thank you, be excited, not nervous as I said in the post the worse that can happen is you don't do it and have to try again but I'm sure you will be fine and might even enjoy it

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Jay66UKGraduate

Well done. I was so dreading each running bit when there were walks in the earlier weeks. After this run I just didn’t want any walks any more!!

Enjoy the next run - don’t get caught thinking it is easier because of the walking bits.

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OldfoolGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

Thank you, I was thinking the next couple of runs look easier because of the walks but after your comments I will make sure I'm prepared

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Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Oldfool

You can certainly do them. But they aren’t as easy as they look.

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BellaJGraduate

Congratulations- I did this one on Monday and you are right it is easier than it looks once you are in your stride. Upwards and onwards!!

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OldfoolGraduate in reply to BellaJ

Thank you, Good Luck with WK6

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