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I’m back from my last run for W3!

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So I’m back.. bit of a sweaty mess but I did it and at the end of the last 3 min run, I kept going as I felt I could - full disclosure, it was a slight downhill section so not sure if that’s cheating, however I managed around 6 minutes - though not sure I could have if it was flat or slightly uphill! 😂

I have to say the first run is definitely the hardest, once I’ve done the second one, I’m up for the third. Does everyone else feel like this too?

Also my left ankle is feeling it a bit, perhaps technique? I tore my ACL on that leg badly 4 years ago and it’s never been the same since so I am trying to be mindful of it.

Anyhow, happy days! Bring on the next one 😃

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And I’m shattered from my first couch to 5K!! Well done 👍

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Sussex13Graduate in reply to Nannalaine

Oh well done you!!! The hardest bit is to do the first one, you’ve done amazingly to have got up and got out there. It gets easier as you go through, huge tip.. go very slowly. My run is the same as someone’s brisk walk! But it means you can keep going for longer. Well done! ⭐️

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Nannalaine in reply to Sussex13

Thank you!! That’s awesome advice as that’s what mine is like

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