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Well that's week 2 done and I've surprised myself with sticking at it when it's cold and dark.

Terrified of Week 3 though and the sudden increase to 3 minutes - oh eck! I can't run any slower or I'll be walking. Oh well, will just have to see what Friday brings x

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AnneDroidGraduate

I was similarly terrified the whole way through the program but managed every session (just) without having to repeat any, so I think it's very well thought out and mostly doable!

All the best.

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Irish-JohnGraduate

Trust the rest of us when we say we know EXACTLY what you feel...and then do what we did :) Go out the Front door and just run, it will either be a 'success' day or a 'practice' day...but once you go out that door there is no 'failure' :)

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Flossie22Graduate

Yes, I remember that feeling, but then . . . Your body just does it . . . And the sense of achievement is so worth it! Take it slow and steady and you'll be just fine. 😊

No need to be terrified. Just take it one step at a time and you'll be fine :-)

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IrishprincessGraduate

Well done for getting to week 3. Running really slowly is the secret to success as your body builds up in strength and stamina. It's that running motion that does it. So keep it up and as long as you're moving it's ok!

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CookieMGraduate

Every week feels like that :)

- but if you just get on and try, you never know what you can achieve!

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Lon70Graduate

As everyone says take it slow and steady and trust the programme. You will be successful. I was terrified, had never run in my life and completed the programme and enjoyed it! I am still going out for runs. If I can do it, anyone can. Don't look ahead just look back and see what you gave done already.

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melly4012Graduate

Well done! All the more credit to you for doing the programme in the cold and dark!

Each week will feel like a big jump but trust in Laura and the programme. You can do it and you will do it! :)

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