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Thats another one in the bag. However I am slightly apprehensive about the next one 20 mins continuous. Where the hell did that one come from. I have a plan though. Am going outdoors for it. No distractions or clock watching just me and the route I have planned. I'm gonna really take my time and have no care for distance just as long as I continuously jog for 20 mins. Will let you know on Monday how it went.

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Buddy34Graduate

You're looking at it the right way anyway just take your time and distance doesn't matter just complete 20 minutes good luck

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I felt exactly the same and people told me the two 8 minute walks plus the brisk walk is 21 minutes so you've already done it once. It's the brain you need to convince, not the body. You'll smash it.

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Grumpypumpkin in reply to2old4this

I think its just when I seen 20 mins i was like ok this is new territory but lije you guys have said I've essentially already ran it just not in one clump.

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Well done.

If the next run worries you, read this healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do it.

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Grumpypumpkin in reply toIannodaTruffe

That really puts it in perspective thankyou

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Good plan... slow steady running will get you to 20... your legs are ready and so is the body... what you have is a mental challenge because it’s double figures and it doesn’t start with a 1 either... it looks scary, but it really isn’t, and it makes you feel so good at the end. Enjoy that run.

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You can do it!

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