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After the euphoria of having got through W1, reality hit me in the face. I completed it but I had to muster all my willpower to get through it. Very happy I did, though. R2 will be "interesting".

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JundalGraduate

Week 2 is awesome. It's a continuation of what you've been doing. Your just setting a solid foundation for the weeks ahead. It may seem daunting, but you'll see a lot of us saying 'take it slow, Rome wasn't built in a day' and telling you you can do it.

Trust us. We all felt the same.

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jundal

I totally agree. I reminded myself that I've been past W2 before, so just got on with it. There are lots of factors which can influence a run. Rather than dwell on those, I'll dwell on the positives and your wise words :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done you... steady and slow and you will be fine:)

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you!

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Jude1963Graduate

👍🏼Just make sure you rest properly in between and don’t be scared of taking an extra day if you feel any bad physical effects.

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Jude1963

Thank you. The way I feel this morning I may just need an extra day, lol :)

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JundalGraduate in reply to antonioa

Unless your body says eat pizza and drink beer for breakfast.

Don't listen then.

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Jude1963Graduate in reply to Jundal

Tempting though innit.....😜

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Joules48

Well done! I am just behind you in the programme so you have inspired me! Keep on going and great work

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antonioaGraduate in reply to Joules48

Glad to be of service!! :)

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PiratewenchGraduate

I did week 2 run1 today. Was not as bad as I thought. Gave up fags yesterday and started vaping so can actually breathe and run. Looking forward to run 2

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antonioaGraduate

Well done. Keep it up!!

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