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Don’t give up

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MoomeisterGraduate
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Just wanted to give an update. I was on here last week a little disappointed that I had ‘failed’ wk4 r2 in the last minute. I wasn’t sure whether to repeat the run or put it down to heat and keep going. Well I kept going and completed week 4 without any further problems. This morning I started wk5 and did the first run and completed it. Okay I was out of breath and looked like a tomato but I DID IT. Bit scared about the next couple of runs but I now don’t mind if I don’t complete them as I will do them again and I will get there. So anyway thank you to everyone that gave me the little boost to keep going x

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Fatgirlslim19 profile image
Fatgirlslim19Graduate

Well done, you did it! That's the magic of the plan 👍

If you can't complete a run, then by all means repeat it. It isn't a race to finish, this is your journey to being able to run for 30 minutes. Doesn't matter if you do it 9 weeks or 50! You've got exactly the right attitude for this. You can do it!

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MoomeisterGraduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19

Thank you. I’ve just had a look at your posts and you are an inspiration! I’m kinda looking forward to my next run! Never thought I would say that x

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Fatgirlslim19Graduate in reply to Moomeister

Me? Blimey.. thank you!

This running stuff gets ahold of you. Before you know it you're looking at lycra in a whole new way 😆

Happy running!

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Buddy34Graduate

Great you've started wķ5 and don't worry you can repeat any run you need to . You can do it 😊

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MoomeisterGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thank you so much. I’m a working mum of 3 and I’m really enjoying doing something for myself that I can fit in around family and doesn’t cost the earth.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate in reply to Moomeister

You wait till you start buying running gear must-haves

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misswobbleGraduate

Well done. Go slowly and you’ll nail the runs. No hurry or pressure. Slow running is goooood

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DalmorangieGraduate

👏👏👏👍👍👍👍 great stuff, keep that going!

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MuddledGardenerGraduate

Fantastic! Just take each run as it comes, and do your best. If for some reason you are unable to complete it, just try again. You’re doing brilliantly. And Oldgirlruns is very prophetic. You will start lusting after shoes, socks, tops, leggings, even pants and bras! 🤣

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BarbieWGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

But at least it solves many a problem of what to buy Mum/Dad for Christmas..........

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