Wk5 R2 in the bag: Two lots of 8 minute runs... - Couch to 5K

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Wk5 R2 in the bag

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Two lots of 8 minute runs polished off. Week 5 Run 3 to come - it's the BIG one. first of the programme that's all running - 20 minutes!

I wonder how many people stumble at this point? I can't see how I'm gonna do it, I don't feel ready yet...

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Bassman999Graduate

I felt the same but ended up loving it! You will too.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great job... you’re ready. To answer your question, not many... lots fear that 20, but lots come on here all euphoric after it too. I found it easier than the run you just did, and a week after I was happy to see the back of the intervals. Set off nice and slowly and keep the pace down until near the end at least. You can do it.

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Jalk

I didn't expect to be able to do, but did. Now on week 8, never ever thought that would be me. Keep at it.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done.

Very few stumble at this point.........it is just another run....... this post puts it all in perspective healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do this.

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EPMcMGraduate

You will be surprised! I felt like that too, but once completed you won’t want to go back to walking intervals. Slow and steady....good luck!

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