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About to embark on Week 5!!

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So, the big push starts tomorrow - W5R1, but the push to W5 R2 looks big! Looooong runs!

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Likewise! I'm sure we'll smash it!

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So both you Lewisb999 and Joster are beginning with week 5, good luck to both of you especially with run 3

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Run 3 COMPLETE!!!! Avg 6 mins 26 per running km.

Week 6, look out, I'm on my way, starting Thursday!

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Well done Joster, be careful of runs one and two of week 6 because they have interval walks and runs, they have caught out a few people, take them slow and steady.

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Thank you, I welcome all tips as I've never done anything like this before.

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Week 5 is the best week of the plan for many.

This breakdown of the runs healthunlocked.com/couchto5... might be helpful.

Relax and enjoy it.

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