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Week 5 run 2

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Just finished week 2 of run 5! Actually didn't find it half as bad as I was expecting. Feel like this week so far has been much better than last week. Still nervous over the final run of this week, not sure how I will cope without my walk in the middle 😭

But still proud I've made it this far haha

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Dreambird profile image
DreambirdGraduate

Me too. I’ve got week 5 run 3 on Friday - we’ll crack this 🏃🏼‍♀️👍

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ClaireLou10Graduate in reply to Dreambird

Positive thinking and all that! Good luck for friday 😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to ClaireLou10

Good luck to both of you ClairLou10 and Dreambird for your run of week 5 run 3, take it slowly, once you have completed it both of you will be delighted with your run.

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Sjsa1968Graduate in reply to Dreambird

How did it go? I did it and it felt amazing so proud of myself

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DreambirdGraduate in reply to Sjsa1968

I was really nervous starting out - don’t know why - I had Jo telling me I can do this and that I’ve been preparing my legs to do this run in the previous weeks. I went out around 7.30 - lovely morning, blue skies and not too hot. I jogged slowly and the first 5 mins went by pretty quickly. I then started having negative thoughts about just how long I had to go ! Changed the track I was listening to and kept on going. I felt amazing as I heard 5 mins to go. Wow I can do this and yes a huge grin appeared on my face as I heard ‘you can slow down now’. Truly buzzing on my walk home. How was your run ? How do you feel about week 6 ? 😊👍🏃🏼‍♀️

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ClaireLou10Graduate in reply to Dreambird

Well done! I've not done mine yet. Will be doing it tonight after work. Glad to hear yous have both managed it. Gives me a little more hope for later on 🤣

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Sjsa1968Graduate in reply to Dreambird

I always find the first 3 minutes hard then get into a rhythm and yes I was so pleased to get to the end, it felt so good, just going to keep taking each run as it comes, I cant believe I find myself saying I am enjoying running!! Well done to you.......we did it!!!

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Sjsa1968Graduate

I'm at the same point as you, doing run 3 tomorrow!! My head says I cant do 20 mins but I've said that at the start of all the weeks and I've done it so I'm going to give it a go and see what happens!! Good luck

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DreambirdGraduate in reply to Sjsa1968

We can do this - good luck 🏃🏼‍♀️👍

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Sjsa1968Graduate in reply to Dreambird

Thank you

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ClaireLou10Graduate in reply to Sjsa1968

Best of luck! Let me know how you get on 😊

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Sjsa1968Graduate in reply to ClaireLou10

Thanks I will, I usually go out about 9am, my approach is with an open mind, I really want to do it but if it's too much then the advice on here of slowing down even to a fast walk will be better than giving up!!! Got this far so not giving up now!!

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ClaireLou10Graduate in reply to Sjsa1968

Exactly. That's the way to look at it! No pressure anyway, can always repeat if needed so just take it easy and do what you can do. I'm sure we will both manage lol

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Sjsa1968Graduate in reply to ClaireLou10

I did it and it feels amazing!! I had a tear as I was so chuffed with myself!! Good luck to you if you havnt done it yet!! U can do it

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ClaireLou10Graduate in reply to Sjsa1968

Aw well done!! I'll be doing it tonight 😫🤣 thank you!

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LizcanrunGraduate

W5R3 is such a buzz! You CAN do it - it feels scary, but in some ways it's easier not to stop & start because you can really get into a rhythm. You are going to feel so great once you've done it!! Good luck 😀

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AppleBGraduate

Me too! Run 3 tomorrow, bright and early.... good luck all! x

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ThisTimeIsMyTime

Me too! Week 5 run 2 on Friday and then run 3 on Monday 💪🏼🔥

Jimioldlegs profile image
Jimioldlegs

I've just done W5 R3. Did not think I could do it.

Honestly....You got this!!!

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ClaireLou10Graduate in reply to Jimioldlegs

Aw have you ? Well done 🥳 I'm a bit nervous but gonnie give it a good go tomorrow haha!

Zenta profile image
ZentaGraduate

Hi I did week 5 run 2 this morning, and later went with my other half on a bike ride ...29k! Good job we have now got electric bikes, but I won't be doubling up again! Decided to have 2 days off and run 3 on Monday morning. What I am loving is how much happier and positive I am after a run, so glad I came back to exercise.

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ClaireLou10Graduate in reply to Zenta

I've done a 9k walk today. It's just too hot, I can walk in the heat but running is something else so have my run tonight when its cooler. Wish me luck 🤣 did you enjoy run 2 ? I was so surprised and happy that I managed it! Well done for doing your cycle after, obviously you're staying pretty motivated which is half the battle 😊

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ZentaGraduate in reply to ClaireLou10

Hi good luck for your next run. I prefer to get out of bed, clean teeth and drink water, get dressed and shoes on and out the door! I am lucky as we have a nature reserve near us and early morning I only meet the odd dog walker.

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