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I survived! I knew I would but it was mentally harder than I thought when I started running, even the first couple of mins felt tough. However, I started at my normal pace (i’m never going to be the worlds fastest but i’m ok with that!) expecting to drop back halfway through but I kept my pace up for the full 20 mins. Never thought I’d achieve this, sure the rest of the program will be a breeze now 😳!!

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Well done you! I did it last night and am chuffed to bits!🏃‍♀️

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You should be, I feel like I've really achieved something! I think I'm still slightly amazed I've got to this point, whilst it wasn't easy, 30 mins doesn't seem so daunting at the moment.... :-)

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Yeah, we can do that! Good luck😉

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Well done! It’s a great landmark this run and it sounds like you smashed it. It’s not about speed at the moment (luckily as otherwise I would be out!).

Enjoy the other runs!

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Islerunner

Congratulations!! Well done! That’s a great achievement. I’ve got mine on Thurs 🥴

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Well done! you have given me hope :)

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If I did it, that definitely means anyone can :-)! Good luck

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👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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