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Week 3 - Run 1 - done

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Well, I did think at one point that Laura's stopwatch was broken, but I did it woo hoo.

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scotsheatherGraduate

Well done you! I think you're right about Laura, she can be a right mare!!

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NewlifeLilGraduate

Yes, I'm only on week 2 and I've wondered if the running times actually get longer but Laura isn't telling us so we won't be daunted! Guess that would be unethical...

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bloodofareptileGraduate

Well done! Just keep plugging away and you'll get there. :)

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mummystarGraduate

I completed W3 R2 today - hard work mentally and physically but feel so much better afterwards - bit dubious about whether I can do W4 but as everyone on here says, we need to just plug away at it :)

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LwwitchGraduate in reply to mummystar

Yes I'm a bit dubious about week 4 too, it seems quite a big step up. I try not to think about the runs too much though. I just try to follow the instructions as she says them, to run until I'm told to stop, if that makes sense? Otherwise, I might start thinking negative, there's no way I can run for x minutes. I quite enjoyed week 3 run 1 though, the extra running seemed to make the time go quicker. Although, when she said you've got one minute left, I thought seriously? Lol.

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Clumsy2Graduate

I'm worried about week 4 as well, just trying not to put myself under too much pressure and if I don't manage and have to repeat week 3 no shame in it and I just need to keep plugging away.

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LwwitchGraduate in reply to Clumsy2

I feel exactly the same. I see no shame in repeating a week either. After all, I couldn't run at all 3 weeks ago. It's the same with the 5k in 30 minutes after 9 weeks thing. If I can't run the 5k in 30 minutes after 9 weeks. I'll just be glad I can run for 30 minutes.

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