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How the hell did that happen?

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Today I went out for only the third time in two months. Those of you who read my previous blog will know the reasons why.

I had Laura talking me through W5R2, but after the first 8 minutes I decided to carry on and see if I could do W5R3, the dreaded 20 minutes. So in a slightly schizophrenic manner, I had Laura and her music playing at the same time as the rather disturbing disembodied voice of Runkeeper was informing me of my pace and distance every 5 minutes.

Guess what. I did it. I ran for 20 minutes without stopping. It was slow (only covered 1.55 miles) but I don't care. I did it and I'm still alive!!

How the hell did that happen???

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greenlegsGraduate

Great stuff Sian! :)

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OldgirlGraduate

Hi egs well done and welcome back. Its amazing how well our bodies hold onto fitness previously gained and you were right to keep on running because you listened to your body and knew you could do it. Good luck for your next run on Saturday!?! :)

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BigEd

Well done Sian thats a fantastic achievement. Keep up the good work darling x x x

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earl-grey-sianGraduate in reply toBigEd

Thank you gorgeous xxx

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BigEd in reply toearl-grey-sian

Anything for you sexy lady x x x x

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swanscotGraduate

Well done on re-starting running again, and doing so well. Great to see you've kept your level of fitness.

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gdeannGraduate

Very well done! I am so very proud of you!!! On to week 6 and then forward to that Grad badge! Gayle

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rolphie2Graduate

Woo hoo that is excellent, glad you are back running:-)

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BigEd

I love Sian x x x

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earl-grey-sianGraduate in reply toBigEd

Love you too Ed xxx

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AnnieW55

So do we all Ed (and you too! You've been too quiet lately).

Well done Sian hope the 'run' of better health continues (ptp as Fingalo would say) and the rest of c25k goes well for you.

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DeliaItalyGraduate

Welcome back Sian and Ed!

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AnniemurphGraduate

Fantastic, Sian - well done for pushing on, and what an achievement! You're back :)

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BigEd

Well Annie and Delia, thanks for welcoming us back. I didn't think anyone had missed me to be honest x x

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earl-grey-sianGraduate in reply toBigEd

I do! x

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BigEd

Ah thanks darling. Let me say it before anyone else does, 'get a room you two!' x x x

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potatohead100

Yes, get a room you two, you never know who may be reading this!

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