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20min jog done!!!

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Justdoit4uGraduate
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I’m so happy. It was absolutely fine. I would slow a little if feeling my legs getting a little tired but then want to slightly speed back to that pace anyway. Key advice is to not struggle and slow down as required. You will get through and it will have gone so fast!!! 😬😬

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Queenie17Graduate

Congratulations🎉

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Well done! Yes, that is by far the best feeling ever! I can still remember my w5r3. Enjoy that feeling. Be proud of how far you have come. Now you really can see that you absolutely CAN do this! 👍🏻😁🏅

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SueAppleRunGraduate

It’s amazing isn’t it?

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Justdoit4uGraduate

Thank you so much. Yes, it’s amazing and everybody can do it! Not sure about doing it again but let’s see! At the end I was told to do the run again before starting the next week, is that recommended or can I just carry on as the plan is?

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply to Justdoit4u

🤔 that's strange, mine never told me that. No, you can just carry on. Be warned though, even though we r1 is a split run with a walk break, it will feel hard after the straight run. Just keep with the slow and steady and you'll be fine though 👍🏻

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Justdoit4uGraduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Yes, I heard the next one is worse but I am keeping positive and will remember to go slow. Slightly slowing down if required but not stopping. This plan has really kept me interested and after each day I can’t wait for the next run day!

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CouchphoenixGraduate

That’s great advice, I totally agree, no need to stop, just ease off on the pace. A great feeling to complete your first 20 min jog, well done Justdoit4u 👍

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Justdoit4uGraduate

The whole run was ticking off milestones:- I had got to 10mins, wow, never ran for 10 mins before

- I got to 15 mins, wow, 15 mins, only 5mins to go and I’ve been doing that for weeks now

- 18mins - only 2 mins to go. Check me out!

I’m just beaming now

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RennurGraduate

A proper milestone. You will be smiling all weekend.

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