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W5R2- I’ve just run 8 minutes in a row- TWICE!!

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I cannot believe I’ve just run 8 minutes - TWICE!!

I’m not sure about the 20 minute run to finish the week off though!!😳😳😳

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JamsandwichGraduate

That run surprised me. it's all in the head. keep on running! well done on the 8's!

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Run_Forest in reply to Jamsandwich

Will do! Thanks!!

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Ang33333Graduate

Well done !! The longer runs are fine honest!!! You just take it slow and steady. Especially in this heat! Good luck 🐌🐌

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Run_Forest in reply to Ang33333

Thank you! We don’t run until after 9pm, I couldn’t cope otherwise!!

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Vix_ypGraduate

Well done! I completed my W5R2 on Wednesday. It feels great doesn’t it? 😃 I have my R3 tomorrow, a little nervous, but also excited. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️😀

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Run_Forest in reply to Vix_yp

Thank you!! Good luck with your run!!!

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HotheelsGraduate

You've definitely got that happy runners look.......well done!!!!

You're doing such an amazing job.... 8 mins and twice!!!! Epic!!!

Go you!!!! 🏃‍♀️👍

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Run_Forest in reply to Hotheels

It definitely makes me happy! It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do!! Thank you!!

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CrittermadGraduate

You can do it! You’ve done the prep. Run 3 is more of a mental challenge than physical. Keep it slow and prepare to be amazed 😂🐌

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Run_Forest in reply to Crittermad

I am gonna try my best!! Thanks!!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Well done! That’s such an achievement! 😀❤️🏃‍♀️ And you’ll be totally fine with R3 as long as you stay slow and steady. It’s a milestone run, one you’ll have immense pride in achieving!

Good luck! 😀🏃‍♀️😀

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Run_Forest in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thank you!! I’m looking forward to it!!

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Brod2

Well done keep going , I’m on week 4 run 3 tomorrow

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Run_Forest in reply to Brod2

Thank you!! Will do! Good luck for your run!!

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ChettyAlGraduate

I too was looking at the 20 minutes thinking how on earth... truth is, the program magically prepares you for it and it isn’t bad at all - tip... just get a nice rhythm going!! Good luck.

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Run_Forest in reply to ChettyAl

I am gonna give it my best!!! Thanks!!

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Brod2

Well done keep going , I’m on week 4 run 3 tomorrow

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Run_Forest in reply to Brod2

Thank you! Good luck with your run!!

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0Louise0

I did W5R3 this morning. I honestly thought it was impossible, but trust me, it’s totally achievable! I still can’t quite believe I ran for 20 minutes, it feels like such an achievement! Pace yourself and you’ll smash it 👍🏻

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Run_Forest in reply to 0Louise0

Wow! Well done!! It’s such a jump from 5 to 8 to 20! 😆😆 I’m gonna do my absolute best!!

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ccarter100

You are going to rock it!!!!

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Run_Forest in reply to ccarter100

Thank you!!

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Fabulous450Graduate

You can do it!! It’s the best feeling ever! Enjoy 😉 ❤️

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Run_Forest in reply to Fabulous450

Thank you!!!

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Briercliffe1

I felt the same after the 2nd run but just done the 3rd this morning and it’s totally do-able! Pace yourself and you’ll do 20 mins. More of a mental challenge than physical. You’ll smash it! 🙂

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Run_Forest in reply to Briercliffe1

Thank you! We’ll done on your run- you are giving me hope!!

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SybilwGraduate

That’s what we all think but guess what? We did it and you will too!! Keep being positive as that’s the one thing that will trip you up! Well done.

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Run_Forest in reply to Sybilw

Thank you!! We listen to music on the way around so I’m hoping that will take my mind off it!!

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bellspondGraduate

The 20 minute run scared the hell out of me, but it’s actually doable. Well done for getting this far, you’re doing amazingly 😊

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Run_Forest in reply to bellspond

Thank you!!! I can’t wait to get it done now!!!

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lexiemcdGraduate

That 20 minute run is incredible - you don't think you can do it but you know what ? You can and you do !! Enjoy the buzz.

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Run_Forest in reply to lexiemcd

Thank you! I cannot wait for the buzz!!!

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