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That was tough W3 day 1

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That was really tough - really struggled with the final run. And couldn’t get a breathing rhythm sorted. Trying to remind myself that I found the first weeks runs of only 1 minute tough initially and that it will get easier .... hard to see at the moment!!

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You are probably going to fast, then. But well done for keeping going through the struggle. They are really brief walks between the short and the long runs and it takes it out of you. Enjoy R2.

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CKemGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

Thanks - will try and slow down a bit more on Friday ...although did think I was going fairly slowly! Cycling is so much easier!!! 😂

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Jay66UKGraduate in reply to CKem

You can (almost) always go slower! Imagine having to talk to someone whilst you run - that’s the speed to aim for.

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CKemGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

I’m definitely going too fast then. Not sure I could have talked today 😂

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telford_mikeGraduate

I did day 2 of week 3 this morning - it was definitely easier than day 1. The system works!

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Running59

I’m on week 4 second run I sing that helps my breathing lol

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CKemGraduate in reply to Running59

I did turn my music up to help me focus on that ... might try singing next time!!

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CKemGraduate

Well done! Hoping I find the same. I have found the 2nd run easier than the first in the first 2 weeks

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