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W5R2 Not easy but easier than I thought!

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Thanks to all those who encouraged me saying “just keep going & you’ll have no problem “ well you were right!!

Set off at 5:30 taking advantage of the cooler temperatures. Nice & peaceful, no traffic 😀

Got into a reasonable rhythm, not as out of breath as I have been.....am I actually getting fitter?!!! 😅

Still a bit nervous 😬 about the 20 min run 🏃‍♂️ coming next, but today has given me a lot of confidence.

To anyone coming up to this point in the program please KEEP GOING....if I can do it ...so can you!!

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Cazzajambo

Well done on it run. I thought I wouldn't manage 20 mins of running but I did and it felt great that for 1st ever in my life I ran for 20mins. You will too and no one will b able to stop you smiling all day. Happy running and keep smiling.

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Thanks Cazza, I’m kind of looking forward to it in a weird way! Is that normal ? 🤪 Lol

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Cazzajambo in reply to

I think it is the new normal as I'm the same. Honestly never thought I'd run in my life. Have a great wkend and happy running. Keep smiling. X

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JacquiAMGraduate in reply to

Totally normal! I was dreading the 20 minute run but I loved it! You are ready for this! 😊

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happysoulsGraduate

I did run 2 yesterday and really looking forward to trying the 20 minutes tomorrow. I have really trusted in the program and find it amazing! I'm curious all the time what I can achieve just by doing as I'm told haha! I think the buzz after managing 20 minutes will be incredible! Happy running!

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