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Week three has taught me...

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...that no matter how impossible running for three continuous minutes with a physical disability sounded at the beginning, it was completely possible. Not only was it possible, it was possible three times in the same week!

Challenging myself to start running felt like an impossible task when I was out of breath, in pain, and wheezing after week one run one but the pride at the end of week three is immeasurable.

(And my wasted calf muscles are getting bigger!)

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Excellent work LAL - go you ! 🏅

in reply toButtercupKid

Thank you! Feeling super proud! :)

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And so you should be 😄

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JohnnylewisGraduate

Excellent. Well done. Stick at it. Just remember that great feeling at the start of every week and that will push you on. Well done

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Buddy34Graduate

Great job and good luck for wk4

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Couchpotato2Graduate

Well done! And yes you can do it :-)

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welsby1967Graduate

Great stuff you should be proud 👍

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Running_GiraffeGraduate

The burning lungs are worth the emotional high that comes with the end of each run.

It goes to show our bodies are capable of more than we give them credit for ❤️

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TeenybopbabeGraduate

Well done you!

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SeeJillRunGraduate

It’s a great feeling isn’t it! Well done! 🎉

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DiscoRunnerGraduate

Brilliant - it’s just amazing isn’t it?! Well done!

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