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W5R2 complete - the dreaded run next!!

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Really happy that I managed to complete day 2 this week as I was nervous about the 8 minute intervals! Even though it’s quite a warm morning and I live in an area with lots of hills - I managed it with no problem 🥳🏃🏻‍♀️

Onto day 3 next and the dreaded 20 minute run 😱 might have to find a flat area a short drive away to make sure I don’t stop!

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Please don't call it a dreaded run!

It is a totally misplaced dread.............running for twenty minutes is a challenge that needs to be overcome if you want to run for thirty minutes, so why dread it?

This may put it straight in your head healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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Bumblebee26Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

That post really puts it into perspective! Thank you 😁

Well done! I completed W5R2 this morning as well, and I'm amazed that I've come this far. Good luck for the next run - I'm sure we can both do it!

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We can both do it! Good luck 🤞🏼

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Thank you and to you too! I did my run this morning and I still can't quite believe that I managed it. I really think it is about mindset.

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Well done!! I just came back from mine and like you I’m in shock that I managed it 😁

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Yay! Well done. Onwards to week 6 now :)

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W5R3 is all in your head- you *can* do this. The programme prepares you for it so your body is ready. Just take it slow and steady, make a good playlist if that’s your thing and before you know it you will have done it! And like your name suggests, you will be buzzing! 🐝

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Hi bumblebee26, I completed W5R3 this morning and I was feeling the same as you I was dreading it, didn’t think I was able to do it but I did it I kept focusing on getting the 5 mins done with then the next etc and keeping at a steady pace and controlling my breathing. You will do it, good luck 😀

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Bumblebee26Graduate in reply to Mummy-2644

Well done!! I’ll make sure I keep a good mindset 😁

I'm doing week5 run 3 tomorrow. Heres to hoping we all smash it 😀

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Good luck you’ll be great!!

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