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Scary week 3!

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New to all this running lark. About to do week 3 on Saturday and am really worried about wether or not I can sustain running for that period of time. Hoping my breathing doesn’t stop me! 🤞🏻🤞🏻

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Well done for wks1 and 2 - and just getting out there. The toughest part is starting so you got this.

Keep slow and if you feel yourself struggling in the run bits slow some more😊 you can do it - good luck x

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You can do it, just don't let the gremlins in. Breathing won't stop you, not breathing might though. Each week is a little tougher but you are getting fitter so you can nail them.

Believe in yourself, slow down if necessary smash it.

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Thanks. Here’s hoping.

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Just go slowly, as per, and you’ll be fine. Don’t worry though or you’ll stiffen up. Hang loose - as a goose 😃👍🏃‍♀️

If you find your breathing is starting to get laboured, try and slow down even more. Just reducing your speed a tiny amount can help your lungs catch up. Bonne chance.

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Honeybee99Graduate

Thanks everyone!! It wasn’t that bad at all!! I did it!!

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