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Week 1 done!!

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Week 1 done weirdly 60 seconds didn't seem so long today. Not sure if it is because the plan works or because I was intent on getting to the city farm for breakfast. Walked home so was nearly a 5 mile round trip. Nicely knackered.

But worried about week 2. But I will do it.

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TiredOldManGraduate

Well done for completing week 1. Don't worry about week 2. I was very apprehensive about it but it was ok.

I found it as hard as week 1 run 2, but I suppose that's the point. It stretches your body's capabilities. And your body will be capable of more and more each week.

It's my W2R2 tonight and I am really looking forward to it. I hope you do well and enjoy it too :)

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BonkersbritGraduate

"Nicely knackered" that's an excellent expression, I'm gonna use that one😊😊. Great feeling too!!

Breakfast at city farm,mmmm, go girl! 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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WhatsappGraduate

There are no easy weeks I'm afraid - each one will stretch you. But don't worry about the jumps from week to week, it is tried and tested. If you need to take more rest days then do so, and should you fail to complete a run then just come back and repeat.

You will go int W2 with not one but three runs under your belt. Your stamina will be building up from this. Your body will ache, but the exercise is building them muscles. The real challenge is believing in your self. GO for it!!

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Rignold

"Not sure if it is because the plan works ..."

LOL

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BonkersbritGraduate

I am nicely knackered ( in fact still breathing somewhat heavily as I type!)

Just back in from W2R3😊😊😊I did it!!

W3 here I come, not till Monday though, must take my rest days as seriously as my running days😉

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Burrows79Graduate in reply to Bonkersbrit

I also finished week 2 today, I'm looking forward to week 3 now even though I've still not looked ahead to the run/walk pattern, I want to be surprised lol

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BonkersbritGraduate in reply to Burrows79

You must be on same schedule as me. I try to do mon , wed and Friday giving me two days to recover before the first of a new week because I instinctively feel this will be the hardest. But if I am delayed by injury, weather etc I can still slip to Saturday without having to delay the start of next week. The sun has finally come out and snow is melting here, I think it is all adding to my good mood😀

Keep going, we can graduate together!

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KimLoulouGraduate in reply to Bonkersbrit

Snow is melting? Where are you. Let's follow each other's progress. I am going out on a Sunday with a friend who can already run 5k

Good weekend

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Burrows79Graduate in reply to Bonkersbrit

That was my thoughts exactly, I don't have any waterproof running gear at the minute so with Monday, Wednesday and Friday skipping a day due to adverse weather conditions doesn't have too much of an impact because I can still get the 3 runs into a week.

Although I would like a bit of drizzle to see if it keeps me cool.

Are you ready for the 1st run of W3 on Monday?

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BonkersbritGraduate in reply to Burrows79

Yes, I will be out on Monday, wheezing and hobbling around the town.😜

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KimLoulouGraduate in reply to Burrows79

Is week 2 scary??

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BonkersbritGraduate in reply to KimLoulou

Not if you don't let it scare you. I found it as hard running 90 secs in week 2 as I did running 60 in week 1 but not harder, if that makes sense. I think that constitutes progress! Maybe it's just my logic!

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Erxn_123_

I've just finished week one aswell. I am currently enjoying it. Keep up the good work ☺

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