Sunday morning struggle...: I completed W2R... - Couch to 5K

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I completed W2R3 yesterday morning. Oh my goodness I felt so sluggish, it was truly a Sunday morning struggle, but I DID IT! I think it was a case of 'the morning after the night before' to be honest, I rarely drink alcohol but had enjoyed a few ciders on Saturday night. I think I must have been dehydrated, my mouth was dry, I felt hot and generally felt below par. I think I'll avoid alcohol the night before a run in future!

So today is my rest day, and then I am on to week 3. I am nervous about 'doubling up' the running time from 90 seconds to 3 minutes. Did anyone else worry that this was quite a jump? Can anyone reassure me that I will be ready for W3R1? I am in need of some friendly encouragement...

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You were probably dehydrated after drinking alchohol. Don't worry at all about the next run. All the runs up until now have prepared you for it. Well done you 😊

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I remember being a little nervous about increasing from 90 seconds to 3 minutes, don't worry about that, better not to drink the night before you run. πŸƒ

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Thanks Alan, I'm sure my nerves will melt away when I'm actually doing the run. Congrats on your PB at the Parkrun at the weekend.

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You'll be fine - next time you run you'll be fresh and rehydrated! Trustthe plan - it's worked for me and thousands of others and it will work for you. Keep it slow and steady and you'll smash it

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Loads of good advice already! πŸ˜„You can do this! πŸ’¦πŸ’¦πŸ’¦

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