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AS IF I JUST RAN 20 MINUTES

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I DID IT. HOW DID I DO THAT πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ it’s an incredible feeling and yes I know I have a long way to go but the fact that I ran without stopping and of course I was knackered but I felt good is just amazing. That last 5 minutes was also a killer πŸ˜‚ I understand what you all mean now!

But I did itπŸ‘πŸ» onto the next one and the rest of the weeks. Week 6 here I come πŸ₯³

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 5, that is a milestone run with C25K, onwards and upwards to week 6 run 1 but be careful about that run as it catches out some people with the interval walks and runs after the non stop 20 minutes of W5R3 which you have just ran πŸƒ 😊 πŸ‘

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Emolieβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

How does it catch people out? Do they just go too fast because they think they can do it now it’s in intervals?

But thank you so much really proud

purplewalker profile image
purplewalkerGraduateβ€’ in reply toEmolie

I think it’s because we ran for 20 mins which feels great so stopping and starting throws your rhythm and takes effort cranking up and winding down. But so necessary. Good luck!

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduateβ€’ in reply toEmolie

See the reply from purple walker, however, if you take the two first runs especially slow and steady you will be πŸ†—.

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Emolieβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

As with you and purple walker have said that makes complete sense so thank you for letting me know before I start πŸ˜‚ I’ll power through πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ’ͺ🏼

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduateβ€’ in reply toEmolie

Slow and steady πŸƒ 😊 πŸ‘

Comfortnotspeed profile image
Comfortnotspeed

Well done πŸ‘ It’s an amazing feeling isn’t it? Keep going and look forward to seeing your future graduation πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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Emolieβ€’ in reply toComfortnotspeed

It feels amazing! Honestly still feel a bit numb from it, wondering if I actually did it but I did πŸ˜‚πŸ™ˆ

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CAFC62Graduate

Very well done Emolie πŸ™‚, that is the milestone run out of the way and psychologically I am sure it will boost you. As AlMorr says be wary of the intervals now but onward and upward for you πŸ‘

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Emolieβ€’ in reply toCAFC62

Thank you! Psychologically I really think it will and that is my biggest problem I feel. And yes I will be wary of the intervals!

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CAFC62Graduateβ€’ in reply toEmolie

Keep up the great work - you are doing really well πŸ‘

Skeg profile image
SkegGraduate

Great well done. Keep up the good work. Yep I found W6 the most challenging but was fine after that. But you might sail through it. Good Luck.

Emolie profile image
Emolieβ€’ in reply toSkeg

Why did you find it most challenging? From the long run to intervals? Thank you I’m just going to take it each day as it comes.

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Vintage61Graduate

Yaaay πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ» It’s an amazing feeling isn’t it? Well done πŸ‘πŸ»

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Emolieβ€’ in reply toVintage61

It is incredible πŸ˜©πŸ‘πŸ»

Skeg profile image
SkegGraduate

I think because the W5r3 challenge went ok I thought W6 would be a relatively easy week, so had a wake up call. Plus yes the interval probably played a part as that was the hardest of the 3 runs. Since that all been ok. Still rest 1 run 1. The 5th run past graduation being 48 mins.

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Emolieβ€’ in reply toSkeg

Ah okay that makes sense. Omg that’s amazing!!! So much inspiration πŸ‘πŸ»

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Well done that run is a game changer and i remember being just that excited enjoy week six

purplewalker profile image
purplewalkerGraduate

Excellent! Grit your teeth through week 6 and then trust me, it’s much easier just running but only because of all the stop start training weeks 1-6. Good luck!

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Emolieβ€’ in reply topurplewalker

Thank you! I’ll get thought it πŸ’ͺ🏼

Dalmorangie profile image
DalmorangieGraduate

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ you’re smashing this! Great stuff, keep it going! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ‘

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Emolieβ€’ in reply toDalmorangie

Thank you!!!!

DeterminedSilver profile image
DeterminedSilverGraduate

Oh Emolie how chuffed I am for you. That’s fantastic ! You must feel wonderful.

Onto Wk6 πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

I did manage Wk3R2 today after over a weeks rest so i’m happy too .

We can do this !!

Emolie profile image
Emolieβ€’ in reply toDeterminedSilver

Amazing! We are doing so well. Just need to keep going πŸ’ͺ🏼

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate

Isn't it an amazing feeling getting to 20 minutes non stop running. You should be so proud. Well done you 😊

Emolie profile image
Emolieβ€’ in reply toBuddy34

Never thought i could it. I’m so proud!

LUHAN profile image
LUHANGraduate

Well done! That is the run that left me with the biggest smile!!!

Emolie profile image
Emolieβ€’ in reply toLUHAN

It’s quite incredible! Thank you

Strangethings profile image
StrangethingsGraduate

Just done it and feel so so good😊

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Emolieβ€’ in reply toStrangethings

It does feel amazing doesn’t it??

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