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Week 5 Run 3

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OMG I ran for 20 minutes! I am still in shock but am totally buzzing. I may even have cried a little when I finished it. I struggled around the 10 minute mark so slowed my pace right down but I was also at a slight incline in the park so as soon as I got over that I managed to push through. When I heard Michael say I only had 2 minutes left I found an extra burst of energy to get me to the end. The last 5 minutes it started to rain heavily too but it was very cooling on my purple cheeks so I didn't mind it too much. My glasses were steaming up and covered in rain so I must have looked ridiculous but I don't actually care. I bloody well did it!!

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Needtoescapepo20Graduate

That’s brilliant, well done!!

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Dormogs

I did the exact same thing. It’s a fabulous feeling. Well done.

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Rainn1Graduate

Well done! 🏃‍♀️

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SweatyHettieGraduate

Ah well done! That’s a milestone run and you did it! 👏🏼👏🏼onward and upwards! 🏃🏼‍♀️

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

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 after the non stop 20 minutes of W5R3 which you have just ran 🏃🏾 😊

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Tinytears60Graduate

Well done you! I’m just starting week 5 and run 3 terrifies me but I’m gonna dig in and do my best. So fab reading you did it! Bet it feels amazing... x

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Jillybean0141Graduate in reply to Tinytears60

It feels fab. Just slow your pace right down when you feel yourself flagging and you'll surprise yourself. Good luck!

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SplodgerGraduate

Fantastic well done 🎉🎉

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PeaweeGraduate

It is a great feeling that you will keep forever

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