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Wk 4 anxiety?

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Hopefully43Graduate
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Completed wk3 r3 this morning and now feel great getting this far but anxious at the same time for week 4. The thought of running 5 minutes has me worried that I won’t get through it and I don’t want to give up. Any advice?

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Nicky_FGraduate

All I can say is, you will get through it. I’ve just finished the second run of week 4 and the thought of running for 5mins terrified me. And I won’t lie, it is tough!! But just take it slowly, listen to your “mentor” and trust in the program. Good luck!

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BookbizladyGraduate

What could stop you from getting through it?

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JJ-1962Graduate

I was like this and I just kept saying to myself, well I managed the last one, so I must be able to do the next at least. Just take it one run at a time 👍🏻

Good luck.

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Hopefully43Graduate

I think it’s just the thought of not getting my breathing right or feeling like my body can’t cope. I’m carrying a few extra pounds so my joints ache a bit. I know it’s mind over matter

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done on your progress to date.........the plan has worked so far.......trust it to take you further.

What is the worst that can happen?

Read this and stop worrying healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do this.

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