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W5 R3…. you said it, I did it!

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After all the reassurance, could not wait to head off this morning and prove everyone right. Great feeling as I hit the 20 minute mark to the sound of Bat out of Hell although I felt more like a Snail out of Shell! Pacing was the key and I now have the confidence to move on to W6. Trust the programme, it knows your potential more than you do. Have a great day all and embrace your next run.

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Headspace1st

Love it! Well done! The music really helps doesn’t it? Week 6 run 1 for me in the morning 😊

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njd967Graduate in reply toHeadspace1st

Enjoy it…. and whatever is on your current playlist!

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Headspace1st in reply tonjd967

Thank you, all the best for the morning’s run! 👍🏻

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done.

W6R1 catches out more people than any other run in the programme..........so stay nice and slow.

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njd967Graduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

I think I have learned that lesson now....pacing is everything..

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Bill_Carson

Congratulations buddy you did it! Snail out of shell love it ha ha! Seems like the programme does know more than us doesn't it because I was exactly the same.

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njd967Graduate in reply toBill_Carson

Updating my playlist was definitely worth doing....would have been easy to get totally preoccupied with counting down the clock rather than enjoying the fresh air and the tunes!

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nowsterGraduate

Well done! 👍

You now have bragging rights. 😉

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njd967Graduate in reply tonowster

Not sure I will be bragging even after W9 R3 but am pretty chuffed that I was able to see it through.

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Newb_runner

Well done that man. Knew you could do it!

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njd967Graduate in reply toNewb_runner

Thanks. Listening to the advice and encouragement got me through!

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Janec1956Graduate

Absolutely well done......👏👏 . Love that Bat out of hell music and love the Snail out of Shell comment 🐌🐌😂. Definitely me too. W6R2 for me today 🏃‍♀️.

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njd967Graduate in reply toJanec1956

Hope all went well....looks like we may end up graduating at a similar time....keep it going, you can do it!

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Dale70

Well done 👌. It's a great feeling when you finish it. Onwards and upwards.

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njd967Graduate in reply toDale70

Indeed, nothing gonna stop me now... Thanks for the encouragement.

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

💪🏻😁👍🏻 bet you're still grinning! Well done!

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njd967Graduate in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Just looking forward to getting my running shoes back on tomorrow.... would be easy to get carried away so will just focus on listening to Denise and putting one foot in front of the other!

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