W1R2: Well what can I say... that was feckin... - Couch to 5K

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Well what can I say... that was feckin tough! I felt I was slower and not as good as my 1st run, but I went a minute faster.. Go figure lol! I'm definitely not aiming to be fast, I just was to run a bit :)

I think I need a new place to run tho, any time a car comes I either stop or walk as I'm embarrassed 😔

Did get weighed on Wed and had half lb on, was gutted but my leader says it's the exercise, keep it up and the weight will follow, so I am

And thanks for all the lovely replies, it motivated me. Maybe I should turn them into a podcast to listen while I'm out doing my next run lol 😉x

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GranniemandGraduate

Ignore the cars your still lapping them and everyone else on the couch. Slow and steady. You can do this x

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Thanks Granniemand x

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

The cars are most probably on the way to the drive through, the runners are gonna live longer... be proud!

Keep up the great work.

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Thanks unfitnomore

Now to tackle how to breathe so I'm not wheezing like an old man 🤔

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to

It’ll come... there is a count 4 left foot strikes in and four out thing in the podcasts, and on the app, but I prefer 4 in 3 out. You’ll find your rhythm, until then wheezing like me ain’t so bad 😂

The conversation thing works, but if you run alone be prepared for some strange looks lol

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Lol thanks! I'll try that breathing method

I was on my last 2 runs talking out loud to myself, telling myself I could do it. At that stage I didn't care who seen me lol!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to

Established runners would really respect hearing that... I used to turn round and jog with random newbies back in the day when I was on a recovery run.

You can do it, and you can do it again, and if you can’t do it all you have to do is work at it until you can.

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