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Can I do this??

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Am new to this site, am on week 6 and just completed run 2 in the pouring rain, I struggled last week as I did my first 20 min run, thought I wouldn’t make it, but I did, sometimes I feel I just can’t get enough air in to keep going!

Also, I am overweight, so I know I’m lugging around more than I should, but I just want to get fitter, please tell me it gets easier,

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Welcome. Let’s see... 6 weeks ago one minute was a struggle I think... last week 20 was a struggle... so that was half way through the plan and you were running two thirds of the end duration... I’d say you can do this... don’t you think??

I don’t need to tell you it gets easier (it does btw) you’re out there proving it... it may feel just as hard, but you’re running so much more to feel that way than you were.

So, you can do this... and it gets easier... close this out, you’ve done most of the hard work.

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Lansdown49

Thanks, it’s just really ramped up now, I am pretty proud of how far I’ve come, and it’s great to see others posts from people who are doing the same, a real inspiration, going into run 3 on Friday with determination 😂

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toLansdown49

Great job so far... this is the one thing in life where you should look back... look at what you’ve done already... believe in yourself... don’t run too fast, there is no too slow... go bag run 3 and come back and tell us about it so we can celebrate it with you.

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Lansdown49 in reply toUnfitNoMore

I will, thank you 🙏

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and explains pacing and breathing as well as many other topics.

Enjoy your journey.

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Lansdown49 in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thank you, that’s really helpful x

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Deals1Graduate

Hi. Stick with the plan... U will surprise yourself. Yes u can do it and yes u will do it. Good luck and happy running

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steviej99Graduate

Brilliant well done. Trust the plan it's amazing where it will take you. Each run and week prepares you for the next. Look forward to the new challenges with confidence. Always keep it slow and steady and if necessary go slower! This is about time not distance. Before you know it you'll be graduating

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Lansdown49 in reply tosteviej99

Thank you, I will,

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BeckySharp1

You thought you wouldn't make it but you did :) :) that tells you everything you need to know. you have the determination...just keep going.

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FatterryGraduate

I know just how you feel. I’m one run behind you, 67 years old, 15 stone and running through the muddy autumn woods in the Limousin in France. I can’t believe I’ve made this progress. It’s hard every time. It has to be. But I feel so good. So proud of myself. And that makes a change...

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Lansdown49 in reply toFatterry

Fantastic!! Well done you, I have felt so much better being on here and knowing others feel the same, so much encouragement, and what an amazing place to run 🏃‍♂️

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