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Really struggled with the last 90 secs of week 2 3rd run, 2nd run was easy enough so now not confident about being able to do the 3 min run on Sunday.

Did it first thing in the morning and on my own which I think was the issue. Found the other runs much easier as I was with a friend.

Anyone any suggestions what’s best to eat before a run and how long before?

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Hello there, I've just finished W2 as well. Well done! 😎

I've been getting up and going straight out to run with only a small drink of water first, which seems to work ok for me. (I still get a bit of stitch, but am trying to run through it.) Then I come back and have a banana and a bit of breakfast. The usual advice is that you shouldn't eat anything substantial less than 2 hours before exercise, which seems wise.

I'm trying not to think too much about the three minutes next! It does seem a bit daunting but I'm just going to go out there & see what happens. 🙂

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