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Should I re-do week 1?

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Just finished run 3 of week 1 and it was the worst yet. I completed it but was begging for it to end, every run, even felt a bit sick. Running for longer gives me the fear and I don't know if I'm ready for week 2.

Any advice is appreciated

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Eeek3

Go to week 2 you will be fine x

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therunningma

I repeated week 1. My philosophy is that it’s not about the end goal/graduation it’s about finding a very surprising like (not quite love yet) for running. Me! So yes I repeated as I wanted to feel confident in moving onto week 2. And now I do.

First week I could barely make it to 30 seconds before I just couldn’t breath anymore. No after second week I’m happy to say I can comfortably (ish) reach 60 seconds.

It’s up to you but I’d say do what feels right and makes you enjoy your experience. We’re not all here to ‘push’ ourselves.

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Jell6Graduate

If you completed, move forward, it's all preparing you for the next run. 🤗

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amya86 in reply to Jell6

Thanks everyone. I'll give a bash I guess and see how I get on. Can but try 😁

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NictwitGraduate

I'd move to w2 but give yourself an extra rest day before starting. That way you've got the best possible chance of completing it ☺

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