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I’ve been going tho this programme and doing well but I now have Got to this run. I did some strength training at the gym today for the first time then tried this run but bailed after10 mins. I not sure I can do it !! Should I go back ? Built up slowly? Feel like I’ve lost my belief!

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Tasha99Graduate

Why would you do strength training before a run?!

No wonder you couldn’t do it!

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AndyeliotGraduate

I think that maybe your mind got the better of you and you thought you couldn’t do it and so you couldn’t l usually run and gym on alternate days I’m sure you will be fine just chalk it up to experience

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LaurzmumGraduate in reply toAndyeliot

Thank you - I’ll try that approach

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LadyvicksterGraduate

Do it again but be well rested and go slower! If I can do it, you can!!

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KimbovGraduate

You can do this, it’s definitely mind over matter. Do you have music playing, I love my Spotify and try to zone in on the music. Xx

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Tasha99Graduate

I’m not criticising but obviously your muscles have already been worked so running will be harder. Strength train on running rest days.

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LaurzmumGraduate in reply toTasha99

Thanks. It’s alk new to me and I’m maybe just being too ambitious

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Bassman999Graduate

No gym workouts on a running day is one of my mantras. When you next do the run relax and do it slowly. At the end of it you will feel the endorphin rush! 😀

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Buddy34Graduate

Just try this run again go slow as possible you've done all the practice for it you can do this good luck 😊

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