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90 seconds running.....easy right?!

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So just started Wk2R1. My god my legs were heavy! Who'd have thought running for 90 seconds would be so tough (blaming heat too!). But did it. No idea how I'm going to get to running 30mins without stopping but enjoying this routine of going to park after work.

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Sussexmalc

You will get there!

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Sussexmalc

You will get there!

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EmpemGraduate

Hey you did it . Don't think about the thirty minute thing . Just one day at a time that's all you need to focus on . I still can't quite believe Laura is telling me I'm a runner now though I don't quite believe her. Keep going this is do-able and incredibly rewarding. Good Luck!

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Keels_xGraduate

You’ll get stronger each time you run, you’ll recover quicker too!

I go slow & when my legs are heavy I go even slower - slow & steady, plodding along!!

Each run prepares you for the next!!! You can absolutely do this.

90 second runs nearly made me cry..... I started week 8 today!!! Trust the programme & believe in yourself x

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LBalmer84 in reply toKeels_x

Thanks. Got passed by couple of faster runners but kept going. Thought of lapping everyone sitting on the grass kept me going. Hopefully get easier, already seeing stomach area shrinking which is great

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Tasha99Graduate

You will 💪🏽

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Caro71

Hi just completed w2r1. Was whooping like a loon after the first 90 seconds. My next run is on Thursday evening. It really doesn't matter how fast we run its we are doing it. I try not to look too closely at what is going to come ahead, really too scary. What is coming this week was a bit of a surprise. I thought I was on warm down when Sarah said final run!. Well done you, and plodding is good!

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Heavy legs is a possible sign of poor hydration. You need to drink a minimum of 2.5 to 3 litres of fluids each and every day.

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