W8R2: I am so happy! When I started, I remember... - Couch to 5K

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I am so happy! When I started, I remember thinking... I can’t run even 1 minute, how I am going to run 3, 5 or more!. Today I ran 28!!!!

I find harder the first 5 minutes but then my body, breath and everything gets used to and keep going!

Thank you so much to all of you who through your messages, advices, questions,... made me go for it and believe that I can do it!!

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BaddieThePirateGraduate

That’s fantastic, bet you’re feeling great! You’ll be graduating very soon... Have fun!

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backintimeGraduate

Well done. And next week is just 2 teeny tiny minutes more so you got this. I remember how long 2 minutes felt at the beginning of this programme, it felt like forever. The programme really is magic !

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HeavyFootGraduate

Great stuff! Isn't it amazing what we can achieve.

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I_can

Yes!! Magic is the word!. I remember as well how much 3 minutes run meant at the beginning and now... going from 25min to 28mins is nothing!. You don’t even think at all of those 3 extra minutes!!

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Emsworth19Graduate

That’s brilliant, well done. Today I’m wk8r1 and I’m really looking forward to it, never thought I’d say that 8 weeks ago! Takes me 5 mins to get into the groove, like you, but then it’s ok, I’m amazed! 😁

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Buddy34Graduate

Isn't it great when you think back to wk1 of 60 seconds and then where you are now good luck 😊

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I_can in reply to Buddy34

Yes!! It is really incredible!

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DebstonGraduate

Well done, it's a brilliant feeling isn't it? I loved Week 8, it felt like everything suddenly came together.

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I_can in reply to Debston

That is exactly how it feels!! I am so happy!. Never thought I could run...

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DebstonGraduate in reply to I_can

And now you can! 🏃 💪 🥉

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I_can in reply to Debston

Yey!!

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NewbieInDundeeGraduate

Amazing! Well done 🎉

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