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WOO HOO! W8R3

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Gaily23Graduate
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Felt good and kept on going. It may be slow but it’s my first ever 5k run completed. To say I’m feeling chuffed is an understatement!

Started the program on 3rd July and couldn’t imagine running for this long. Lost 3.5 stone since last October, and still a couple of stone to go, couple of lb until I’m no longer obese. If I can do it anyone can!!

No question, I just had to share my joy 😂

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SueAppleRunGraduate

That’s freaking fast, and longer than a week 8 run, well done

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Gaily23Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Thanks, 6 minutes short of the 30 mins but well chuffed with my progress! My last (and longest and fastest run) was 28 mins for 2.45 miles. I had fresh legs today and felt like I could keep going so did! X

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done but please don't get carried away.

We are all capable of doing way more than our bodies are conditioned to do, but not without increasing our injury risk. Sticking to gently progressive training plans is the safest way to push our limits, whilst gently increasing our resistance to injury.

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Gaily23Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

I know, I had fresh legs today and felt good so just went for it!

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AlysPGraduate

That’s a brilliant run, well done!!!! Also your weight loss is fantastic- you must feel so much better. What an achievement!!!! Onwards and upwards😀😀😀👍👍👍👏👏👏

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Gaily23Graduate in reply to AlysP

Thanks, yes, been working hard and feeling great. 2stone to go! X

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nowsterGraduate

Do remember you're only supposed to be doing 28 mins at this stage. Even after graduation you're only supposed to be adding 10% extra per week.

PS. 3.02mile = 4.86km. You've not done 5k yet. 😜

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Gaily23Graduate in reply to nowster

Wounded! I used 0.6 to convert mentally and it’s 0.621. Not bad for 5 weeks running though. Maybe next time...

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Gaily23Graduate in reply to nowster

3.14m in 37.52 today! 5k it is 👍🏻😁

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