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Dreading W3

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I really struggled with week 2, had to really push myself to manage 90 seconds of running. How am I ever going to manage 3 minutes?

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

You will to run at a slow and steady pace for 3 minutes on run 1 of week 3, just take it slowly, drink plenty of water the day before you run, do some stretch exercises as well just before you run.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

You’re ready... it may be tough... you may have to push yourself... but you can do it. Great job on week 2... you’re mentally strong, and the plan will have you physically ready.

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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 the recommended easy conversational pace........ you are going too fast.

Enjoy your journey.

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ethelmaryGraduate

You will do it.I never thought that I could run for 90 secs ,now I’m on wk5!

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futurefitGraduate

You can definitely do it! Trust the program! Take it slow! For me the first few weeks were the toughest and if you prefer you can always repeat a week or run. But you can do it!!! X

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Trying83Graduate

You will do it, I amazed myself and still am. W4r3 for me today. Been a tough week this one but im doing it. I also thought the same as you, felt ready for stopping for the last few seconds of the 90second run, but now I find that fairly easyish and feel like that at the 5 minute run now, so you really do progress with the programme.

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StevieplinkGraduate

You can do this. I felt exactly the same. I slowed my pace and did it. Over 4 stone overweight and i did it.... You can tooo

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HelsBells13

I managed it yesterday. Feel so proud of myself! Actually looking forward to tomorrow’s jog now that the worst part is over.

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