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So in shock I sobbed all the way home...

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BetelJio
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I just completed week five. I remember not being able to complete week 1 episode 1- I had to repeat it. Just five weeks of running later and I'm running for twenty minutes straight. I can't believe it. I'm so proud of myself.

Not only do I feel fantastic, but it really helps keep my depression at bay- I get cranky if I don't run which is great motivation to do it!

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Nolly76

Fantastic great effort, gives me hope too I just started week

3 and was amazed I managed the 3 mins without too much bother I guess this program really does work ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘

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BetelJioโ€ข in reply toNolly76

It's literally amazing how well- tailored this program is. I believe you will be fine if you do everything you're told to do, keep hydrated and eat well :)

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Congratulations to you Beteljio on running run 3 of week 5, that is a milestone run with C25K. Onwards and upwards to week 6 run 1 but be careful about that run as it catches out some people with the interval walks ๐Ÿšถ and runs ๐Ÿƒ

Glad that you are feeling fantastic and your ๐Ÿƒ journey is keeping your depression at bay. ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿƒ

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Buddy34Graduate

Well done you, running really does benefit not only the body but does wonders for the mind also ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very, very well done you.. now, dry those tears.. you need to see where you are running to next :)

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NeptuneGGraduate

I am so happy for you!!

Were you able to finish the 3rd run on the first try? I just finished the second run and I was surprised to see that I have to run for 20min next time, it feels like a big jump from running 8min!

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BetelJioโ€ข in reply toNeptuneG

I did! She literally says 'this might seem like a big jump' and I'm like yeah I'm not gonna manage.. But its possible. Just have to battle through that leg burn and pace yourself carefully :D

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GranspeedGraduate

Isnโ€™t it great? Have to admit I never thought I would do it either. And I certainly didnโ€™t anticipate the mental benefits that seem to come with running. Hurray for you! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐ŸŽ‰ Onwards (slowly, if needed) and outwards. ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ’จ

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great job. I shed a tear after that run too! Enjoy week 6

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SaskAlliecatGraduate

Congrats on a great milestone run! I'm like you; if I don't run, I get quite cranky as well ๐Ÿ˜ . It has been too many days for me lately due to a crazy on- call schedule .... so I am counting down until I can get a much needed run in ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. Soon ๐Ÿคž(Tomorrow hopefully)

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BetelJioโ€ข in reply toSaskAlliecat

I hope you manage to fit it in Soon!

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DowatGraduate

Very well done to you. Isnโ€™t it great to have that feeling of immense pride in your own achievement, thatโ€™s what I do love with the C25K program. Iโ€™m still in a buzz that I can now run. Enjoy your runs. Happy running.

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furlmouseGraduate

WOOOOOHOOOOOO! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰ Isnโ€™t it the best feeling ever? You know what this means? Youโ€™re a runner!

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BetelJioโ€ข in reply tofurlmouse

Wahoo!!

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socklady

Well done to you. Itโ€™s an amazing feeling isnโ€™t it? I grinned like an idiot all the way home from my first 20 minute, and the same the following week on the first 25.

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