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Well that was surprisingly ok and really enjoyable! Still a bit apprehensive about a solid 20 mins on the next one but have every faith I will keep going even if it's painfully slow. I'm actually enjoying running! ๐Ÿ˜›

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Slow is the way to go!

If you enjoy it then you will find it easier to do..

Good luck!

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Well done on your run you be fine on the 20min run just go slow and slower again if you need drink plenty of water and relax you will smash it happy running ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘

Hi Sarah, so glad to hear youโ€™re enjoying it, what a lovely feeling...and it really doesnโ€™t matter how slow, keep enjoying the moment as you go and youโ€™ll be fine, I have a feeling youโ€™ve got this ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿค—

Good stuff Sarah who said speed matters ๐Ÿ™„ you're enjoying it so that a good reason to keep on going ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Well done, happy running ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

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