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Up bright and early ready to complete Week 2. Tried out my new running belt and headband I keep wind out if ears and they worked a treat.

Ran with MJ and tried some music too today for first time which I liked.

The run went well and yes, you are all right it is getting easier each time I run. I can't believe I completed two weeks. πŸ™‹πŸ» Set to start week 3 on Friday morning. Dreading those 3 minute runs. Not sure if I can do it but am going to give it my best shot.

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Wow! You were up and at 'em super early!

Well done on completing week 2 - good work. πŸ˜€ Now you can really start to enjoy your progress. 3 mins sounds a lot, but you have been preparing for this, so am sure you will be fine. As always, take it nice and slow and establish a steady pace - and the 3 mins will be done before you know it. Don't dread! Be excited. πŸ˜€

Happy running, TJ.

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TJMazzGraduateβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Thank you Sadie. I'm surprised how much I've enjoyed it so far so maybe I can run for 3 minutes. I'll post on Friday. Yes, slow and steady and I should succeed now I'm getting used to breathing and running at the same time 😡

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Martin_RoseGraduate

Well done, you will smash week 3. 😁

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TJMazzGraduateβ€’ in reply toMartin_Rose

Thank you for the vote of confidence. Feeling nervous 😩

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate

Well done, it's too dark for me in the morning 🌚

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Polly2810Graduate

You really can do it...you will

Amaze yourself!! Enjoy 😊

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TJMazzGraduateβ€’ in reply toPolly2810

Thank you. I'm so determined to do better than before.

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JB173

Well done! I'm right behind you with W2R3 tomorrow. You got this!! ☺

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NickycatwomanGraduate

Brilliant! Not only will you manage the 3 minute runs but you'll get to week 6 and be running for over 20 minutes and then beyond! I cannot believe my progress. You'll definitely get there. This programme is amazing πŸ‘ πŸ‘

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TJMazzGraduateβ€’ in reply toNickycatwoman

Thank you. I'm feeling good about myself πŸ˜€

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Razouski

Well done TJMazz , you're doing well so far ! The programme is so well designed that your body will actually be ready for week 3, so you just need to tell you brain you can do it and you'll be fine. Just watch out for those annoying gremlins and just ignore them if they try to put you off.

Enjoy your rest days and see you on Week 3.

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TJMazzGraduateβ€’ in reply toRazouski

Thankyou. I will complete week 3. Positive thinking works πŸ˜€

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SnodiGraduate

Well done! I've got 2 more runs of Wk2 but my first went so well last night I'm not dreading it nearly as much as I was! X

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TJMazzGraduateβ€’ in reply toSnodi

I'm starting to enjoy it too πŸ˜€

Well done on completing week 2! So nice to hear you're enjoying it :)

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Devonginge

Well done!! you can do this ! :-) I've just finished W3R3, and i too was a little worried about the 3 mins, but it was actually fine..more than fine.....was more of a mental issue than a physical one (and I am not fit at all!!). You will be SO proud when you do it! Wish me luck for the 5 mins in W4R1 tonight! :-)

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TJMazzGraduateβ€’ in reply toDevonginge

Yes it is a mental issue for me too: Thanks for the encouragement. Good luck for W4

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vlmiller1225Graduate

Disclaimer: l'm only on week 4... but Week 3 was my favorite out of the 4 so far!! Its so funny how it works... 60 seconds seems like an eternity.. then in week 2 you're thinking 90 seconds is awful and wishing for 60. Then week 3 the 3 minutes seem so daunting and you want the 90 seconds... week 4, well... you get the jist!! You can do it and then you'll look back and think "woah... 3 minutes of running was AWESOME"!!! (At least I did!)

Good Luck!! You can do it!

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TJMazzGraduateβ€’ in reply tovlmiller1225

Thank you. I see what you mean. Going for it with Week 3 on Friday. Good luck with your running journey πŸ˜€

Well done! It's a great feeling completing a week isn't it? The intervals get less annoying from here on in, but you will have gained strength and fitness, so I'm sure you will be fine. Keep it up, you're doing really well.

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zobles

well done! i was with you today and just completed week 2 and I'm starting week 3 Saturday so let us know how you get on Friday and if you have any tips for getting through 3 minutes!

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TJMazzGraduateβ€’ in reply tozobles

Ok, I'll post how I get on. I'm a little worried about the 3 minutes but hoping the last 2 weeks have prepared us for this next step. Good luck for Saturday πŸ˜€

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zoblesβ€’ in reply toTJMazz

thank you. I'm hoping the same! Good luck to you too!

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