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I have just completed week 3 run 1! I feel very proud of myself as I finished but my overall distance run is going down! I guess I must be running more slowly but I am finishing each run so I guess it will take some time to get to 5K!

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RainbowCGraduate

Don't worry about distances/pace for now. It's very very early days, and slowing a bit as you increase the distance is both normal and sensible! ;) Remember, some of the extra distance will also have been in the extra walk intervals which you didn't have this week, too...

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LpcrudgeGraduate

I found week 3 to be short distances but it is just because the overall work time is shorter, but you are running for a bigger percentage of the workout. Keep going and you will soon see the distances increase!

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Please don't worry about speed - running for the required time is what it's about, and going slow is the way to achieve that. Sounds like you're doing great!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

You have all the time in the world.. ( is that a song?) Take it slow and steady.. just run at your own pace..Well done you... Stamina not speed or distance :)

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dddd4Graduate

You are doing well

Keep going and trust in the programme. It works!

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