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W5R3 I Did It! 😁

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I’m not going to lie. It wasn’t a walk in the park. But it wasn’t a complete struggle either. In fact I even smiled when Laura told me I was half way through the 20 minutes as it didn’t feel too bad at all. My youngest is moving up to secondary school tomorrow so the run was a welcome distraction from the emotions I’m feeling about that!

I’m also back at work tomorrow after 6 weeks holiday...we’ll see how smug I’m feeling then!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

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Well done!! I did W5R2 yesterday but failed, so am going to try it tomorrow again! That's you well over half way now 😊

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Aww, you didn’t fail Sweetpea...you got out there and tried and you’re going back out there again to do it. Failure is when you don’t even try at all! I will look out for your post tomorrow! :)

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Thanks Oaktree2 😊x

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Yay, huge congratulations👍🏻🏃🏻‍♀️🏆 W5R3 is THE defining run of the whole programme in my opinion. Crack that and you’re on your way. I’ve got it coming up on Friday 😱

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Oaktree2 in reply to Ex-NonRunner19

Good luck with Friday...I will keep a look out for your post! 💪🏻🏃🏻‍♀️

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Well done! That’s a huge achievement! I will be doing W5R3 on Saturday and hope to be able to follow your example! Good stuff!

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Oaktree2 in reply to musicalpolarbear

Embrace the 🐌! You’ll do great! 😀

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My W5 R3 is tomorrow. I did R2 last night and enjoyed it but I know R3 is a huge climb but I am determined to get it done.

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Oaktree2 in reply to Grandadmike

All the previous runs have been building towards this. Keep the pace slow and you will ace it! 💪🏻. Good luck! 😀

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ACDC

So great to hear about everyone's successes. I just completed w5 R1 today so working my head up to r2. I am getting slightly concerned about my distance completed though. I'm still on same route as w1 which is approx 2k, but I guess I'm running most of it now rather than walking.

Good luck everyone and well done Oaktree2

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Oaktree2 in reply to ACDC

When you say you’re concerned about distance, do you mean because you’re doing less or more? I added another road into mine which came out in a similar place as my original route. If it’s less distance I wouldn’t worry...you’re pacing yourself well! 😀

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ACDC in reply to Oaktree2

I'm doing about the same - although thinking about it I did extend it by a road. Just not sure I'll ever cover 5k! 😄

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Oaktree2 in reply to ACDC

I wouldn’t worry about doing 5k by the end of 9 weeks. I think the programme is training your body to run for 30 minutes ultimately. After the 9 weeks you can work on your pace. I would say you’re doing perfectly at the moment 👌🏻

Very well done. Well you see, it sounds like you did better than me!

6 weeks holiday?? Are you a teacher then?

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I wouldn’t say I did better than you Shubz! You’re my inspiration as I run round.

I’m a T.A. 👍🏻

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