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Completed Week 5, Run 3. Hooray!!!

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So, I never imagined 5 short weeks ago that my 50 something self would ever be able to run for 20 mins...NON STOP!! I don't think I even ran as long as that at school. The only downer is my face is now like a beaming red beacon, so Santa, if Rudolph isn't available this year I will probably be free.

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Well done! It will only get better from now on (I think, I hope, I have to do W5R2 later today 😅).

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Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.Stay slow for the next run..........it catches many out.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

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