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First run completed. How many more to go?

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Hi everyone. Just completed my first run on the second attempt. I thought my lungs were going to give up for good and I didn't know that my breathing could be so loud.

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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 includes advice on the recommended easy conversational pace.

Enjoy your journey.

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Nater85Graduate

And you did it! Well done. The great thing about this programme is that you can repeat it if you need to. Good luck with the next run.

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Buddy34Graduate

You may think you are going slow but slow it down even more that should help with your breathing 😊

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