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Week 5 Run 3

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Well that was a surprise! Going from two 8 minute runs on Day 2 of Week 5 to one 20 minute run - I almost gave up as soon as I saw it, but I thought I’d have a go and see what I could do. I surprised myself, and while it wasn’t easy I felt at the end that I could have run more if necessary... So much of this is in the head, isn’t it?

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Sadie-runsGraduate

Woo hoo well done! I remember my shock at seeing the 20 min run on the programme; but more than that, I remember my elation at completing it! It doesn’t matter that it wasn’t easy - it matters that you did it. 👍 And yes, running is SO much in the head. You train your brain as much as your legs during C25K. Keep up the good work. 👏👏👏

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Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and full of tips.

Stay slow for the next run........it catches many out.

Enjoy your journey.

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CobbleRunnerGraduate

It really is all in the head. Spot on. Well done 👍🏼

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HappyGrecian

Thanks for the support and comments everyone. I’m looking forward to starting Week 6 tomorrow...

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