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Week 3, run 2

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Hi everyone, I am currently on week 3 and completed run 2 yesterday. The second run this week seemed much harder than run 1- i was hoping it would be easier! The jump up from week 2 was quite big. Just looking at what’s in store for week 4 and I will have to run for 5 minutes- 2 minutes more!! God knows how I’ll get through that !

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very well done.. try not to look ahead... just take each run gently. If you move forward slowly and steadily then you will be fine for each and every run.

The runs are different.. they need to be and some feel easier than others. But... you do get stronger with each and every one.

Try to pop in some extra stamina and strength exercise on some of your rest days....that will help as the runs get longer.

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Finners110 in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks. I’m nearly excercisbig everyday as I do reformer Pilates 3 times a week. Perhaps that’s why my legs are so tired 😂 great advice which I will try!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Finners110

Sounds good.. maybe just a gentle exercise routine of warming up and post run in run days and your other exercise work on some of your rest days... Make sure you do have a real rest day too sometimes:) There is a way to go yet :)

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Applesnake

Hi Finners110 - I guess some days are just better/harder than others for all sorts of reasons.

I’ve just come in from wk3 run 3, it’s windy and cold here and that was harder. But like you I’m looking at week 4 and wondering how on earth I’m going to do that!

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Finners110 in reply to Applesnake

Fab. Well done!! I’m going for run 3 on Sunday. It’s freezing cold where I am too which doesn’t help! Good luck for week 4- i know how you feel!!!

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sparks_80 in reply to Finners110

Yes, I wonder what possessed us to start this in the winter! 😂

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sparks_80

Hi, I'm at exactly the same stage and also found this run harder. I guess there are all sorts of reasons like hydration levels, how well you've slept, what and when you've eaten, the list could go on! For me I think the biggest factor was the time of day, I went out very early out of necessity, and struggled to get myself moving. I hope run 3 feels better this week, good luck.

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Finners110 in reply to sparks_80

I did this run at about 1 oclock in the afternoon and don’t think my hydration levels were optimal which may not have helped. I couldn’t wait for the last que to stop running! Good luck with your next run!

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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...

If it worries you to know what is coming up, don't look ahead. However, you have signed up to a training plan with the stated aim of getting you running for 30 minutes..............so you are going to increase each week.

You may have a fear of failure, but that is misplaced. You can only fail this plan by heading back to the couch.

This might help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do this.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Just look at the run you’re facing. You’re doing great, you’ll be ready... slow and steady as you go.

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Finners110 in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thanks

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BaddieThePirateGraduate

They do that, surprise you with feeling easy or hard when you’re not expecting it.

You actually run for the same total number of 9 mins in week 3 as you did in week 2, it’s just the format which is different. Do it slowly and you’ll get there 🐌. Slowly is the name of the game. Your fitness will build up so quickly it will surprise you! Even if it didn’t feel great it was building your fitness and stamina. Happy running 😊

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Finners110

Thank you 😊

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