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Started Couch to 5K last week, found it challenging but I’m confident that I can do it after each burst of running during week one, I felt I could do it a little more each time.

Doing my first week two run tomorrow - feel a bit worried because I don’t know if I will be able to run for 90 seconds but I am damn determined to try!

How did people find the change from week one to two? 🙂

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SlowLoris

Yeah, you'll be fine. If it feels too hard go a little slower.

I’ve just done W2 R1. I felt amazing by the end of it!

I did find the first two 90 second runs a bit of a challenge but then found a good rhythm. Good luck I’m sure you’ll do amazing!

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furlmouseGraduate

I found the thought of it far worse than the doing of it! After the first 90 second run, when Sarah Millican praised me, I practically burst into tears, I was so chuffed with myself. It was always the second run of the session that I found hardest that week, for some reason. Just remember, you CAN do it. Take it steady, breathe easy, and concentrate on where you’re heading.x

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Karen3005

I’ve just got in from W2R1 and it was ok, even in the rain although I am going very slowly!! There was only one 90 second run that I couldn’t complete and had to walk 20 seconds early but that’s still progress I guess. Can’t quite believe I’m actually doing this!! 😀

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18WindmillGraduate

I found week 2 easier than week one! Go slow, take it easy and good luck! 👍👍👍

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rszumowski

Thanks guys! Really determined to do it! ☺️

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Rua8Graduate

Like furlmouse I found the second run in each sesssion the hardest, because I kept getting a stitch on that one. But I just kept going and it would go away after a bit. All in all I enjoyed week 2 and didn’t find it much harder than week 1 - there are actually fewer runs in each session - one less, if I’ve got that right (?)

Anyway, keep at it! :)

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