Wk3r1

[Dawn47]

Doing wk3r1 tomorrow ......dreading running for 3 mins lol.....any advice ?? ....managed 90 seconds but 180 seconds mmmmmmm 😯

[danzargo Graduate]

Yes - here is my advice - YOU WILL BE FINE!!!! Absolutely fine. This plan works as about 35,437 people will tell you and the thing to do is to do exactly what you're doing - respect the plan, be a little bit scared, but go forth and nail each run, one at a time and you will be a graduate before you know it.

Tell yourself you will do it. Go to sleep tonight imagining running for 3 minutes. Once you're brain accepts it, your body will just follow. GOOD LUCK!

[Dawn47 Graduate in reply to danzargo]

Thank you ....looking forward to it just hope I can do it......but I will try my very best......

[Kasmcc100 Graduate]

For me, remember to breathe (I've a terrible habit of holding my breath) and a nice slow pace. You will surprise yourself.

[Dawn47 Graduate in reply to Kasmcc100]

Yes I hold my breath ....lol....will give it my best 😄

[Kasmcc100 Graduate in reply to Dawn47]

I strange thing that seems to work for me is to chew gum. Really helps me to remember to breathe.

[mfamilias Graduate]

Guess what? This time next week you will be dreading running for longer too - and wondering why you were so apprehensive about running three minutes a week earlier! In other words, this program is as much about training yourself to believe in your ability to succeed as it is about getting physically fit. Believe in yourself - you can do it. I found it a real help not only to get running but for my all-round self-confidence. Break it up by saying "I'll get to that tree", then "I'll get to that house", etc.. and before you know it the three minutes will be up.

[Dawn47 Graduate in reply to mfamilias]

That is very true...when I did 60 seconds ..I did think omg 90 seconds ..but I did that....and I do what you do.....by breaking it up..lol....it helps a lot.....I'm ready for it he he 😉

[minsterjane Graduate]

I felt exactly the same as you 2 weeks ago and now I am preparing to run 20 minutes tomorrow. Everyone says it because its true - trust the programme, you CAN do it. Good luck

[Dawn47 Graduate in reply to minsterjane]

I hope so.......good luck on your 20 mins......I daren't think about that lol 😃

[minsterjane Graduate in reply to Dawn47]

To be honest I'm trying not to think about it either but I'm oddly confident. You will be too

[Dawn47 Graduate]

I am.......bring it on lol.....

[sandirm Graduate]

Oh Dawn me too! I can't wait to get out there but am a bit apprehensive too. Suddenly 3 minutes sounds like a LONG time! Do come back on afterwards and let us know how it went!

[Dawn47 Graduate]

3 minutes does seem like forever but I'm sure we'll be ok......I will let you no how I go on.......good luck to you too.....let me no how you do 😃

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Trust the program and take it nice and slow. Put simply, if you are out of breath you are going too fast.

All the best and let us know when you've nailed it.

[Dawn47 Graduate]

Thanks for the advice .....will post tomorrow wen hopefully I've nailed it 😉

[ridingstar Graduate]

Jog slowly, concentrate on your breathing, relax , trust the app and listen to Laura she will give you lots of advice and encouragement ! Of course you will nail it !!

[Dawn47 Graduate in reply to ridingstar]

Thank you......not long to go then I'll be off 😯

[dawncoates34 Graduate]

You're gonna nail it Dawn .... With that name you can't fail lol look at me if I can do it anyone can. Go for it and enjoy. Breathe and slow pace X

[dawncoates34 Graduate]

Just realised already done your run lol well done 😁

[Dawn47 Graduate in reply to dawncoates34]

Lol.......yes I did it ....phewwww ....enjoyed it when I controlled my breathing !!!. And of course can't fail with a name like ours he he 😉

[dawncoates34 Graduate in reply to Dawn47]

I tend to struggle until I find a rhythm 😁

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to Dawn47]

Well done Dawn.

Try to enjoy the next two and remember how you overcame the mental wobbles today the next time a big step up looks daunting.

[Dawn47 Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Thank you and yes I will remember next time.......I can do it 😃