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Sorry if I become boring!

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Week 1 Run 2 and I really am going to become boring as I maybe sending a post after every run!

Well it wasn’t any easier tonight but I made it! I keep dreading week 2 as I can’t imagine running more than 60 seconds at a time. I need to stop thinking ahead and get through this week first. I do feel proud that I am pushing myself.

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Scouser67Graduate

Aww Poppet don’t be disheartened or discouraged. It’s early in the programme for you. A little bit of perseverance goes a long way. Nice and steady and start with a slow pace. The programme does work and we are all here to support you on your running journey. Happy Running 🏃‍♀️

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Irish-JohnGraduate

Every darn new running day scared me :)

However, like yourself it didn't stop me.

Less than ten percent graduate on time/with distance anyway :)

Relax, take it slow and steady and keep it fun on at least some level :)

All graduated started at Day One, Week One so far from being "terminally unique" - you have found your People :)

Wishing you many happy miles in your future 🙂

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FranglaiseGraduate

It isnt boring, its your journey and we are interested. It is natural to look ahead and feel aprehension but be positive and believe in yourself and trust the plan, it is fabulous. Learn to enjoy was a biggie for me. Best of luck and welcome.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Good on you starting C25K, but don't look ahead at future runs, keep and trust the program, on each run put the headphones on, listen to your coach for instructions, he/she will tell you all about the run. Try and keep to the same days of running, that way you will sometime during the week have two non running days

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backintimeGraduate

If posting on here after each run keeps you motivated then do it !

It's a running forum it's all we talk about : )

Well done on your second run !

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Not boring at all ...posting your runs is a great idea... I have a log of virtually every run I have done since 2015!

Slow steady and trust the plan... more so... have confidence in yourself! You are doing just fine!

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CAFC62Graduate

Keep going PoppetPandy - you are doing the right thing for you

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Lightweight78Graduate

Keep at it PoppetPandy. I felt exactly the same when I first started. Now I can run for 30 minutes!

Slow your pace right down and you’ll find each run much easier. It’s not about speed it’s about building stamina so it doesn’t matter how slow you are.

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PoppetPandy

Thank you, you are all really keeping me motivated and inspired 😊

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Ozbeth

Not boring at all! Celebrating your achievements. Keep going nice and slow!

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Alicat47

Hi dame here week 1 second run and finding it hard ad on the run I tend time in and walk but getting there.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Never boring PoppetP; we love reading posts! Ignore week 2, it will happen when it happens. Just take each run as it comes, take your time and enjoy what you’ve done so far - you got off the couch and ran!

Hi PoppetPandy!

I am just about to do W2R2 and I have to say that the whole over a minute of running hasn’t been horrible. It just depends on how fast you are running as to if you’ll be able to do the running for W2. Everybody does it at their own pace and it’s not bad if you end up repeating a run from W1 if you aren’t quite ready for W2 when you get there!

I know it has been difficult this week for me to get out for my runs since it’s been constantly raining in Ohio the past several days so I had to put off my runs which I was sad about. I found it a lot easier though to do my run when it is cooler out rather than hot and humid like it was when I did my W1 runs. Wish you luck and don’t worry about posting, it isn’t boring or annoying!

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Vintage61Graduate

Never boring! We’re all at different stages and it’s really good to share with people who can give advice and so much support. Good luck with your runs 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Definitely not boring. I didn’t think I would manage when I started but it is amazing to see what your body can actually do.

I’ve just joined here and everyone has been supportive with lots of good words and advice. We done. Keep at it ☺️

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SueAppleRunGraduate

we repeated week 1 first time around then took a months break due to illness and started week 1 again and sailed through it you can repeat weeks until you find it comfortable and believe me you will find it comfortable

first run the hardest and it gets more fun

we are on week 3 and i have posted all my runs so post away everyone is so encouraging here it’s great

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Run46Graduate

That's what got me...the feeling of achievement 😊 and the slight improvement each week gave me enthusiasm. Both are a bit addictive and really help you to keep going. I am also boring...my poor son gets a low down of every run as soon as I get home 😂. Good luck x

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DAMALGraduate

That's why this is here. Post as much as you want.

Don't look ahead. Take each day as it comes. You can do this! Good luck xo

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PoppetPandy

Thanks everyone run 3 tonight or tomorrow xx

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