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W5R2 done :)

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So I was poorly yesterday and had to cry off run 2 of the week, but today back on the horse :)

Finished my 2x 8 minute runs without too much trouble, in fact the hardest bit was where I slowed to a walk halfway- anyone else ever find that? However 5 minutes walking was enough to recover from that blip, and the second run was fine.

Cant believe I've come this far in less than 5 weeks, roll on run 3 at the weekend :)

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MummyTum profile image
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Well done! That’s brilliant 😀👏

I did the same run this morning. I quite liked the walk, but also enjoyed the runs (though my dodgy knee is grumbling a bit now!)

I kind of feel like I’m looking forward to run 3, excited by the prospect I might be able to do it, but also a bit scared 😬😀

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Parky88Graduate in reply to MummyTum

Well done to you too 😁 Yeah we've got run 3 under control (telling myself that I can do it and am not scared!)... when are you planning to give it a go?

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MummyTumGraduate in reply to Parky88

Hopefully Saturday morning 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to MummyTum

Well run MummyT!!

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MummyTumGraduate in reply to Annieapple

Thank you 😊 Good luck if you’re off out today! 🏃‍♀️🐌😀

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to MummyTum

I am quite soon!!

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Buddy34Graduate

It is quite amazing what you can achieve with the right plan and great effort. Well done you 😊

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Parky88Graduate in reply to Buddy34

Yeah I'm really impressed with the plan so far. I've run in the past, similar approach (intervals of running/walking) but without that structure, and it took me so much longer to get to where I am now

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great job. Yep, I found the walking was hard in weeks 5 and 6, I knew I needed to keep it brisk and struggled to do it. Enjoy that run 3

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Parky88Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Weird isn't it. Hm was hoping that was a one off but might experience the same in week 6 then... :/

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Parky88

Or you might not, since the plan I’ve enjoyed all but one of the interval sessions I’ve done. Maybe in the middle of the plan I was looking ahead a little too much, wanting those just running ones. Wether it’s tough or not, you’ve proven you can get through it... same mental strength will get you through.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

Well done Parky! My turn tomorrow!

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Parky88Graduate in reply to Annieapple

Good luck! You'll be fine :)

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Well done! It seems a big jump for week 5. I couldn’t believe that I did Run 2 on Wednesday and now getting my self mentally ready for today at about 5.30pm when I will go on the third run of the week! The dreaded W5R3! I will do it! I’ll let you know!

Keep reminding myself that I must drink lots of water at work today!

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Parky88Graduate in reply to Vicjo

You'll be great! But yes lots of water is good :) I've got a day's rest before I need to worry about that, gonna make the most of it! Let us know how you get on

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MummyTumGraduate in reply to Vicjo

Good luck Vicjo! You can do it!💪🏃‍♀️😀 We’re all cheering you on 😎

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