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So, I’ve just completed R3W7 and for the first time I started the 25-minute run expecting to finish it, as opposed to previous runs where I haven’t really expected to. I’m not posting this to show off, just to hopefully show anyone doubting themselves that at 53-years of age and 20-stone, it is possible and the plan does work. Roll on W8!

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Well done, I have r2w8 tomorrow, hope to feel the same

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DadthefishGraduate in reply to Eileanfraoch

I’m sure you will, keep us posted

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ConfusedofaxminsterGraduate in reply to Eileanfraoch

I've just run it and am amazed at myself. I'm feeling chuffed, every time reminder came sooner than expected and I was actually just a little bit disappointed when Sarah said, "That's it for today!" How did yours go?

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EileanfraochGraduate in reply to Confusedofaxminster

Went well, felt brilliant at the end. Had to extend my running route, cant quite believe I did it 😁

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ConfusedofaxminsterGraduate in reply to Eileanfraoch

Brilliant 🤜

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DadthefishGraduate in reply to Eileanfraoch

I’m sure you will, good luck👍

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You've finished wk7 you should be so proud of yourself . Well done you 😊😊

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DadthefishGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thanks Buddy34 I am proud, I honestly thought I’d have faltered by now but for the first time actually think I can complete it.

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Fantastic achievement :)

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Thanks tiggs1

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Di72

Amazing achievement. Well done you!! I found the 25 min run on W6 so difficult, I thought I was going to pass out. I ran the same run on w7R1 yesterday and took it a lot slower and managed it thankfully. This plan is definitely a life changer. I couldn’t recommend it more 🤗

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DadthefishGraduate in reply to Di72

I completely agree, I was the same on r3w6 and r1w7 I had to stop and do the next day. I have to say I’ve bought some decent running shoes now and they have made a big difference.

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Well done. I used to feel the same way when I did the program. Every week I used to think this has to be hardest week of the program :)

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to MelwynD

🤣

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Well done, I've just done W8R2, think I've turned a corner, we're nearly there!

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DadthefishGraduate in reply to Confusedofaxminster

So close, not long at all 👍

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Well done!

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Well done I have W7 R2 tomorrow

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DadthefishGraduate in reply to Cside14

Good luck Cside14, I’m sure you can do it.

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We will be doing that one together! I will think of you🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Di72

Just done W7R2 and it didn’t get any easier but I did complete it. I’m thinking this is the hardest week but then I’ve said that each week 😂

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DadthefishGraduate in reply to Di72

Well done for completing it, it can only get easier I’m sure😀

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Di72

🤣

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

Excellent! The key to success is determination to finish!! You have gained that confidence & that will encourage so many coming up behind you! Well done

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Di72 in reply to Annieapple

Thanks Annie

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