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End of week 5, surprising got emotional

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Logan1980Graduate
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Just completed week 5 was very worried about the 20mins non stop however it has turned out to be one of my easiest runs, i felt so strong at the finish and was going faster then than at the start and felt as if i could have gone further. Although I haven’t weighed myself since i started this my diet is still not great and I am probably still around 25 stone so my body is doing me proud and I definitely need to start rewarding it by making better food choices. Anyway when I was completing the run at halfway a couple of things Jo said to encourage me made me a bit emotional and then once I had finished hearing a voice say your amazing the whole 5 min walk to finish I was holding back the tears, it was surprising however I think it was because after 15 years of gaining weight and being depressed i have a genuine feeling that the moment 5 weeks ago when i went out and started week 1 run 1 was the moment I took back control of my life. I cannot wait to continue on this journey and for the first time in years i am proud of myself....

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RichlfbGraduate

I think we’ve all been there, end of week 5 is a massive turning point and a fantastic achievement and you could have just said the tears were rain, god knows we’ve had enough of it 🤪🤘🤪🤘

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DebstonGraduate

Awesome! You should feel very proud, you're doing an amazing thing and, as you say, taking back control. Great work and keep going, you're doing brilliantly.

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Buddy34Graduate

Well done you 20 minutes non stop running is a brilliant achievement. When you complete that run you actually convince yourself you can really do this. Enjoy the rest of your day 😊😊

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backintimeGraduate

You made me a tad emotional reading your post. You did that 20 minute run, you can do the rest ! Your life is yours to carry on improving yourself

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Julia187Graduate

What a great positive post, you should be very proud of everything you’ve achieved and you’re a runner now!

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notquiteretiredGraduate

well done Logan1980, you are doing great , 20 minutes running, that is brilliant, you can do this, we are all cheering you on 😊🙌

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Now I’m all weepy too ! So proud of you. It takes such courage to take back control. Always right here cheering you on x

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