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W5 R3

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I just ran consecutively for 20 minutes! Was it difficult? Yes. Was it impossible? No! I’m so very excited with how far I’ve come and when I think of what’s to come now - I feel like it’s slightly more achievable. Thank you for all the support on here. :)

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SnailRunner71Graduate

Brilliant

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TaffinatorGraduate

Well done, trust in the programme and you’ll be smashing the 30 min runs in no time! 🙌🏻

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Mayanow

Well done!! What an amazing feeling right? When you realize it is not impossible!

It gives you strength to tackle EVERYTHING.

Keep running❗

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hudsondogletsGraduate

I'm due to do this on Friday. Thanks for your post, it gives me hope and motivation!

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diligesmore in reply to hudsondoglets

Good luck, You can absolutely do this!

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Agelesslass

Well done to you, what a great achievement, keep going and building on it.

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Good work diligesmore. Gold star for you ! ⭐️

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