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Finally got to run today following a virus 😷 ( not run for 10 days) was a little worried I would have to go back a few weeks but decided to continue with wk7r2 and I did it !!!!πŸ˜€xx yes I was slower but does this matter?? Maybe this pace ( snail) is ok?? I wasn’t out of breath, my breathing was better ( not panting he, he) and I don’t ache!!

Is it ok to be slow at this stage or should I be working on time?? I did enjoy the run today πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ

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No, it is all about sustaining the run... you don't ever have to work on your pace if you don't want to!

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ElizaMaiGraduateβ€’ in reply toGoogleMe

Thank you 😊 I would like to be a little faster but find I burn out and start puffing and panting ( not a great look πŸ‘€)

Really enjoyed today and very pleased I managed to keep to my target 😊

I thought it was about stamina not pace so feeling better x thanks again x

You already know the answer! Yes, of course

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Snails. rock.. go you.. at your own pace:) Glad you are feeling better... just keep it slow and steady and enjoy :)

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Irish-JohnGraduate

Stamina, not speed ☺

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IannodaTruffeMentor

If you read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... you will see that you should be running at a pace at which you can carry on a conversation, so sounds like you have got there at last.

Well done.

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ElizaMaiGraduateβ€’ in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thank you 😊 just read the guide and feel much better being a snail 🐌 ha, ha.

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Elfe5Graduate

Snail pace is fine. Lots of people say that they gradually get a bit faster without thinking about it as they continue running. πŸ˜„

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