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W1R2..!!!

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Well after repeating W1D1 because I couldn’t complete it, im pleased to say I’ve also completed D2, for me this is massive as I’m sure it is/was for others.

Just got in and had a shower and it’s just started pouring down outside, talk about good timing 😃😃😃😃

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GranniemandGraduate

Well done. Your out there starting which is the hardest part. Good luck and keep us updated on your progress. We've all been there. You've done great x

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Monica1969 in reply to Granniemand

Thank you 😃 funny really, I found the first half of today’s run harder than the second half which is strange x

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IannodaTruffeMentor in reply to Monica1969

Well done.

It is absolutely normal to find the the first 5 to 10 minutes the toughest.......it is known as the "toxic ten". healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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Monica1969 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thankyou 😃 I’ll have a read when I get to work

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hudsondogletsGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Shows why it’s so important to always do the warm up walk as I guess it helps with this as well as warming up muscles. Thanks for sharing.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Well done Monica, that’s the attitude! You’ve smashed R1 and R2 which means you have the right mindset to smash R3! One run at a time .... you’ve got this! 👏👏👏

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Monica1969 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Never thought I’d say this but I’m loving it 😃😃😃😃

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Monica1969

And then the running bug bit!! Brilliant. 👍👍🏃‍♀️

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Monica1969 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Oh you are right, I’m wanting to go tomorrow but I know it’s wrong to overdo it x

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Monica1969

That’s the hardest part, resisting running on rest days. 😩 But yes you must. 👍😀

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hudsondogletsGraduate in reply to Monica1969

Exactly how I feel. Well done and good luck as you progress. I’m doing run 3 of week 5 today 😊

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Monica1969 in reply to hudsondoglets

Oh well done 😃 I hope I get that far

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hudsondogletsGraduate in reply to Monica1969

You will I’m sure 👍🏻

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BriC18

Yes, be careful about overdoing it. It was the end of week 1 and first runs of 2, I had injuries. Somebody else mentioned longer warm ups, I find the 5 minute walk wasn't enough for me, adding leg exercises and stretches before starting has helped.

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