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W5 smashed!

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This is my first post here so - hello!

Week 5 had me feeling most skeptical when I ‘cheated’ looking at what was to come when I started C25K. No way could I run for 20 minutes none stop!

Here we are almost 6 weeks later and I smashed it. No stopping, no pausing, no slowing down! I am absolutely amazed. Granted this was my first run on a treadmill (due to the terrible weather) so that may have made it a tad easier but I am SO proud of myself.

Any tips going into week 6 greatly appreciated.

Anyone coming up to week 5 you are in for a treat, this week has made me feel great!

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Mbubbles profile image
MbubblesGraduate

Well done! I’ve just started week 6 and W5R3 is definitely a mental and physical milestone. It feels great, doesn’t it?

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JordanUK in reply to Mbubbles

Yes! I just can’t believe it’s done, it seemed so far away at the start.

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backintimeGraduate

Well done, over half way now !

Week 6 r1 is back to run walk intervals and it sometimes catches people out, so take it easy still, it's still longer than the 20 mins you just ran. But you've got this. Slow and steady !

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JordanUK in reply to backintime

Thank you!

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smcl2212Graduate

Well done! It’s amazing the difference a few weeks make. Keep it up 😁

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JordanUK in reply to smcl2212

I am amazed, thank you!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Running is running... it may be different on the treadmill, but you just did 20 minutes of running... 20 minutes of cardio... 20 minutes of proving you can... great job.

Slow and steady into week 6 and you got this.

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JordanUK in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thank you :)

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MuddledGardenerGraduate

Well done! Onwards and upwards! 😀

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey

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