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W5R3....done!

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SquishymchuffinGraduate
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Can't believe I just ran for 20 minutes straight.....and felt fine!!

I am truly amazed how well this guide works, especially as I wouldn't consider myself before as any kind of runner, am really looking forward to the next week of running and can't wait to get that graduation badge!!

How is everybody else getting on?

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DiscoRunnerGraduate

Well done - a fantastic achievement! Enjoy the next few weeks- they’re amazing! I think I’ve finally consolidated my runs post graduation and am now adding duration to one run a week. I’m a very slow runner so not doing 5k in those 30 mins - but absolutely loving running - and I thought I’d die on my first run! C25K is a blooming miracle!

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to DiscoRunner

Great to hear you’re still making progress, DR. I haven’t even hit 4K yet 😂

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DiscoRunnerGraduate in reply to ButtercupKid

My last run was 40 minutes - about 4k - I’m proud to be a snail! x

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SquishymchuffinGraduate in reply to DiscoRunner

40 minutes.....wow well done, that's great!! Doesn't matter how slow, the point is your still going. Great achievement! X

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to Squishymchuffin

Absolutely ! My Quest this month is to reach 4K. I salute you 😄

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Well done ! Getting through 5:3 is a real achievement ! A lot of people feel overconfident going into week 6 and suffer for it - keep it slow and steady and you’ll be fine. Happy running 😀

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SquishymchuffinGraduate in reply to ButtercupKid

Thank you! I'm hoping I continue this way, did 4.5k in the 20 minutes and felt comfortable, I have signed up for a 10k run at the start of June so am hoping I'll be ready by then!

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to Squishymchuffin

Wow, you’re speedy ! Stick with it 😄

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GranspeedGraduate

Another addict in the making. Excellent news. Well done you. 👏🏼🎉👏🏼

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