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Never in a million years would I have believed it!

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OMG,tomorrow I’m doing r1w9!Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would get past week 1.....It does work...52 & never ran for a bus before & now will be running 30 minutes.I really have the bug and love my me time.If your thinking of doing it then please give it a go!If you’ve already started then fantastic!Good luck all!

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purplewalkerGraduate

Yes it works! Also 52. Just finished my 9th run after graduating ( second attempt as injured myself week 4 first time round). Go slow. Always stretch after, always take rest day or more if necessary. Just take it one run at a time. Good luck!!

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Bentley3 in reply to purplewalker

Thank you.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Huge well done you! Cruise your way to the podium.. we are waiting!

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Bentley3 in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you!

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Biddy62Graduate

Yes it’s great isn’t it! Well done. You’ll soon have that graduation badge 👍🏻😊

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Bentley3 in reply to Biddy62

Thank you!

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Kevtrev

Well done to you for getting so far you have nailed it I’m not far behind you my next run is W7R2 and I’m loving it just like you are I’ve even registered for parkrun which I’m doing when I get to week 9 happy running 😉🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️

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Bentley3 in reply to Kevtrev

Thank you Kevtrev & well done you too,that’s brilliant!Did my run today and lasted the 30mins so very happy.Good luck for your next run.👍

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Kevtrev in reply to Bentley3

You’re welcome and thank you 30mins that’s great you’re smashing it 😉🏃🏼‍♂️

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Lindylou16Graduate

I’m about to join you as this coming week I’ll also be starting W9 and I’m having an OMG moment too. Well done and see you at the finish line 👏👏🏆

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Bentley3 in reply to Lindylou16

Hi Lindylou16,Congratulations too on getting so far.I felt today funnily enough I ran faster than I usually did(maybe psychological thinking coming to an end)Good luck for your last 3 runs!Keep us posted please.👍

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