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pot58Graduate
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Started off well but last 5 minutes was big struggle. HAD to reduce speed for last 2 minutes...but did finish jogging! Face was like a beetroot and I think the gym staff were worried lol! Not looking forward to next run...

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Turtle525Graduate

It's ok.....just listen to your body. ..whenever you feel too tired or winded just slow down...it doesn't matter how slow...just keep jogging. .YOU GOT THIS!!

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walettaGraduate

Yes I agree. Speed is not an issue. Completing the run gives you confidence to go on. So go at your speed & don't worry about the next run. These runs have the habit of surprising you.

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pot58Graduate

Thanks for the support! It's appreciated....

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Kizza1974

Hi, I did his one in Tuesday and yes theist five minute run was exhausting, but I slowed down a little ....will be be doing run 2 tomorrow cause I'm a bit under the weather today...

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pot58Graduate in reply to Kizza1974

I'm doing run 2 tomorrow as well....let's hope we both manage it!!!

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Kizza1974

We did it once we can definitely do it again!!!

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TinyrunGraduate

If I reduce my speed any more I'd be going backwards and I've recently graduated! Keep at it everyone.

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pot58Graduate

Even walking backwards it beats sitting on the 'couch' !!! Thanks for your encouragement...it does help. Will post tomorrow when I have done it ( positive thinking)!!

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Gemski

I've just done this today and found it a real struggle. I've managed all previous weeks without stopping or slowing down, today I managed both the 3 minutes, the first 5 minute, but the last 5 minute I just found it so hard to keep going and resulted to walking the last minute. Disappointed, but I think instead of going onto run 2, I'll do this again until I complete it. Any tips? I find my breathing is a problem, it has improved, but I get out of breath so quick!

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pot58Graduate in reply to Gemski

I think I will do a few more days of it as well. I did n't feel comfortable at all not like the last weeks so feel I should repeat. The advice on here is to slow down...I'm hoping the breathing gets better as I get more stamina lol!

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