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did first run of week 2 this morning. Harder than you think them extra 30 second on each run . my heart was racing like hell just about caught up to it now .

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Remember, it is doing it not doing it quickly! Slow down to a comfy pace so you can do it, without getting too exhausted. Listen to Laura. You won't then hear your heart thumping. The early weeks are all about pace and get it reasonable. Oh, and training your mind...

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edqa233Graduate

As deb54 says, take it really slowly, slower than you think you should be going, like you're keeping something in reserve. At this stage it's just about keeping going and finding your comfortable pace. You're doing really well and I bet you'll see an improvement each week :)

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Kingo

Well done

Week 2 seems a long Time ago fo me and i thought runnin for 5 minutes let alone 30 was a forlorn hope but you will improve with every run an you will do It just follow Laura's instructions

Don't run too quickly it is just a light jog

Well done

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twigg

Keep going take it steady its not about running fast. Keep your breathing slow and deep. You have done well so far stick at it

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