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W4R1 done

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Today I started week 4 and was really conscious of the step up. I never thought I would be able to run for 5 minutes and feel pretty chuffed that I managed it. I wasn't really feeling like it today when I got to the gym, but I put my positive head in gear and did it ๐Ÿ˜Š

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๐ŸExcellent! You are discovering that running requires both the legs & the mental agility to get the job done! Well done!!

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Brilliant, week 4 is a step up and you smashed it ๐Ÿ˜

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Told you this plan is magic keep going itโ€™s all in your head ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Very well done... the easy runs are easy...the ones that need a bit more mental effort... they are so worth it!

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Basil73

I too am an old running lady. I've just done W4R2. Made it. I'm sure we will mange together.

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Oldrunningladyโ€ข in reply toBasil73

I just finished run 2 this morning. It was better than I was expecting bit yes, we must encourage each other ๐Ÿ˜Š x

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