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Week 5 Run2

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RennurGraduate
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Did it.

Felt I could have done a little bit more.

But 20 minutes without a break?

Let's see on Thursday ( or maybe Wednesday if I feel good).

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LauraRuns profile image
LauraRunsGraduate

Well done for completing the run Rennur! I also doubted my ability when I got to run 3 of week 5 but all the runs you’ve done up until now have prepared you for the 20 minute run without you even realising - you can do it! Good luck ✨

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RennurGraduate in reply to LauraRuns

Thanks LauraRuns

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done.

If you have any doubts about W5R3, this breakdown may help.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Relax and enjoy it.

Fear not you're ready 👍

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Little_lizzie

Hi! Don't worry about the 20 minute run... its not as scary as your mind tells you! I've just done it... I know you can too!!

Lizzie x

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Well done on completing run 2 of week 5, take run 3 slowly, the C25K training course has prepared you for it, once you have completed it, which you will, you will be very proud of yourself.

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RennurGraduate

Thanks everyone for the encouragement.

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nowsterGraduate

You'll be surprised what you're capable of doing. Just go for it. Keep it slow.

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B1GK9Graduate

Just did my scary 20 min "marathon" last week. The program works, I did it much to my personal surprise and you will too. Just keep taking one more step, how hard can that be :)

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BradCGraduate

A lot of it is psychological. Don’t run too fast. If you feel like stopping , try slowing down by reducing your step length a bit and maybe taking a few deeper breaths.

Like you I thought I wouldn’t be able to do it, but I was fine!

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