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I’m scared, I don’t want to fail and can’t find the motivation (I think I’m telling myself not to do it) gonna give it everything I know it’s only 5 mins but the 3 mins really packed a punch 🙈

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-Totoro-

I know where you are coming from. Take it really slowly, be kind to yourself, get some music on if it helps. Give it a shot, going to be awaiting your update! :-)

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slocs1964

Hi, I’ve literally just completed w4r1, I was really worried too, but you can so do it!!!!!

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Claireednet

Get that music blowing and keep your head up - yes it’s hard, but the best things are! You can do this. Good luck 🧡

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MumsygillGraduate

You WILL do it! Dust yourself off, shake off those negative thoughts and get out there and run . Report back and we’ll all say we told you so!!

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Jay66UKGraduate

You’ve got this. Faith in the programme and a bit of determination/stubbornness is all you need.

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MyrarGraduate

You can do this ...Go really slowly we ...have all been there ..Were all behind you cheering you on ..All the best 😊😊

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dayhayward

Did it. Really was a challenge but kept thinking (if I quit I’ll just have to do it again) so that kept me going, thanks guys, your support really does help 🙏🏾👍💪

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Jay66UKGraduate in reply todayhayward

Well done!

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MumsygillGraduate in reply todayhayward

Absolutely brilliant . Oh and we told you so!👍👍👍

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-Totoro- in reply todayhayward

You are a star, well done :-)

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MyrarGraduate in reply todayhayward

Well done 😊

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IannodaTruffeMentor

It is Impossible to fail this programme, unless you head permanently back to the couch.

Maybe this will help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do this..........if you believe you can.

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dayhayward in reply toIannodaTruffe

Brilliant advice, thankyou

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alikayVGraduate

I’m rooting for you and willing you through your next run - you CAN do it! Trust the programme - it’s amazing well planned. No matter what stage you are at from an age, weight or fitness point of view it’s like it was tailor made. Believe in yourself! Let us know how you get on! 👍👍💪

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Kar43

You can do this 😊

We almost all doubt ourselves so your not alone

Just keep saying to yourself "I can do this" as many times as you need to until you've done it 😉

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Helm108Graduate

I completed W4R1 this evening too. Before going out I was just like you, I kept trying to find a reason not to do it because I was convinced I would fail. Well, I didn't fail! I see from your comment further down that you succeeded too. Yay, go us! It wasn't easy, so I'm raising a virtual glass to you.

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Julian1970Graduate

50909 people on this program will have or will at some point during this program will be in the same place you are. Don't worry about it. Just put the bad ones behind you and face the next one head on . . . . . . you will do it!

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