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I DID IT.................. I ran for 20 mins tonight and I am so happy. I actually ran for 21 mins!!! So to anyone who may have trouble doing the 20mins first time round fear not. Re do week 5 and try again. I am so happy with myself. Can't wait to get out for my next run. Yippee..................

Thanks for the replies. I have relaxed a bit now. I didn't deserve to run 20mins today as I was out on Friday night and there was lots of alcohol involved. I guess drink plays a major part in training/fitness etc. I should look at putting alcohol on hold for a while until I crack the 5k. I think I'l...

I'm just back from what was supposed to be my Week 5 run 3. I am really really upset. I couldn't do it all. I stopped running after only 5 mins. I ran again after 5 mins of walking but I only ran for say 3 mins. I walked the rest of the time. I feel like such a failure. I'm so so upset. What should ...

Why do the minutes jump so much from 8 mins to 20mins in Week 5?

I am due to do the 20min run on Sat morning but I am going out on Friday night so I'll do it on Sunday morning instead. Any tips for the build up?