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W5 R3 Did I actually just run for 20 minutes !!!

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AmandaButterflyGraduate
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I’m sat here still trying to process that I actually got through this run. I’m not going to lie it was hard my head told me from the off that I could not do it and at certain points I did think this one was going to beat me ... but I reminded myself of all the encouragement and advice from you lovely bunch of people

This groups makes a huge difference to my journey so thank you everyone for sharing

Bring on week 6 🙌🏼 from someone who was ready to pass out on W1 R1

And even better no knee pain at all !!!!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great job... what a difference in 5 weeks. That knee certainly isn’t Bambi any more, here’s hoping it continues to behave. Week 6 has a tricky start, but slow and steady and you’ll ace it.

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AmandaButterflyGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

I feel like a different person in 5 weeks I just ordered a running jacket who am I ? 😂 I’ve read a lot that wk 6 is trickier then it looks so slow and steady it is Thank you 😊

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Shorty81

Same AmandaButterfly. I did mine at midday and I’m still in shock!! I’ve been thinking about this run all week, convinced I couldn’t do it. What a lovely surprise. Go us!! 😳

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AmandaButterflyGraduate in reply to Shorty81

Honestly I’ve been thinking about it well dreading it all week too ! Absolutely go us 💪🏻😊 if we can run for 20 minutes we are already 2/3 of the way there graduation here we come 🏃‍♀️

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Running-nanaGraduate

Well done, feels good doesn't it. All the best with wk 6, take it steady and you'll smash it!

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AmandaButterflyGraduate in reply to Running-nana

Thank you 😊 it feels amazing I’m still smiling and a little shocked in myself today !

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