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Woot!
I smashed right through that brick wall of yours Eims and successfully did the 25 minute run today and I feel fantastic!
My legs hurt plenty at first but then my body gave in and the pain evened out. By the 25th minute mark they partly dead but surprisingly enough my heart rate was steady and not over the top. I really wanted to keep going through the cool-down and finish this program then and there but unfortunately I came across a massive hill and couldn't be bothered climbing.
Good luck for your next run!

Having felt ok after my first 20 min run I too am confused and disheartened after doing 2 x 10 mins runs today. Nightmare!! Felt awful, managed to keep going but really struggled. Wondering if I should repeat this run next or attempt the 25? Any ideas?

Hi Masands!

Go you breaking down that son of a * wall!! It's a great feeling is t it! Well done! I really enjoyed the first 2 25 min runs after my brick wall, did the 3rd one today and for whatever reason it was, well, excruciatingly painful if I'm honest and I was actually saying "come on you can do it" aloud for about the last ten minutes (the embarrassment!) But 2 day break now to re over and hopefully the 28 min run will be a piece of cake!! Haha
Best of luck on your next week!
Eims

I decided to repeat the 2 x 10 mins. It went well and I feel so much more positive! Day of rest then the 25 mins is next. Fingers crossed.

Well done Lovelylight!
Today I did my W7R1. And I had a secret weapon up my sleeve. AUDIOBOOKS! I didn't even realize I had run for 25 minutes though I'm sure my legs were tired-I was too engrossed in the book to tell. Hmmm....Twilight is not half bad! I used to think its for girls only