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W5 R3 finally did it!!

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After 4 attempts at run 3 of week 5, I am pleased to say I have finally completed it this morning! I am not going to lie, it wasn't easy, and felt like stopping around 12 minutes in, but pushed on through and managed it until the end.

Your advice on slowing down from the start and really pacing myself really helped.

I am so pleased I can move on as I was worried I will be stuck on this run for ever!!

It really is a battle with your own head, positive thoughts and great music all the way!

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ChampGran profile image
ChampGranGraduate

That's a wonderful post! Congratulations on your brilliant determination and achievement. I'm at the same stage as you are: starting Week 6 today.

Looking out at a very still day. The birds are singing away. Feeling good. I'm away 😊

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JoisrunningnowGraduate in reply to ChampGran

Yes! Well done and good luck on next runs x

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Elfe5Graduate

That’s wonderful- very well done! 😄 That determination & perseverance will see you through.

I know that “I’m stuck here forever” feeling- but eventually I have moved on. 😄

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JoisrunningnowGraduate in reply to Elfe5

Thank you! It sure feels good now! :)

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Determination wins in the end, congratulations on completing run 3 of week 5, that is a milestone run with C25K, onwards and upwards to week 6 run 1 but be careful about that run as it catches out some people with the interval walks and runs 🏃🏾 👍

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JoisrunningnowGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you, I actually look forward to the next run, hopefully it will not be as bad as some say!

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Dtay1978Graduate

Well done for not giving up 😊

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JoisrunningnowGraduate in reply to Dtay1978

Thank you!

IvyMB profile image
IvyMBGraduate

Great perseverance! Well done on such a brilliant achievement! 💪💪💪

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AliceInThePalaceGraduate

Congrats!! The fact that you persevered and kept trying until you got it is a testament to you, and incredibly impressive as this is a big step up run 👏👊 now you know you can do 20 mins, which is amazing 😄

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