2nd run week 1

[Ryn2103]

Well run 2 is completed. Just as hard as run no 1. I think I'm going to repeat week 1 again next week. The idea of running for 2 minutes seems a step yo far yet

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great for completing wk1r2. You can repeat any run or week that You want. Just go slow and slower again if needed. You can do this 😊

[Ryn2103 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

I only seem to have one speed. Its either run or walk, nothing in between

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Ryn2103]

With more runs and more practice it will get better . Good luck 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Buddy’s right go slow and you can go longer time well done on starting it’s a life changing programme

[Enxo Graduate]

Well done ! Honestly it does get easier however I’m still on W3.1 and winter approaches!

[Alast]

As the others have said, there is no shame in running more slowly. I had exactly the same problems as you in week one, and false started it a couple of times before I finally found my (slower) running speed thanks to the help & advice on here. Once I get onto any new week (I'm on week 3 at the moment) I worry about the longer running times next week so what I now always try is on my third & final running day of the week I try to make my last actual run of that session the time I have to run next week. So, at the end of week one I ran for 90 seconds instead of 60. My theory being that if I can make it, I can start the following week with more confidence, and if I can't quite do it, I know that I'm close, but at least I've now finished my current week anyway. Go for it, if it only aches you're doing it right, if it hurts you're doing it wrong or doing too much!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

I have definitely found running slowly helped me reach each target (so far). You’d be surprised how each week prepares you for the next, especially if you have 2 rest days between weeks. However if repeat is needed then that’s fine too, I certainly will if I need to as it gets tougher.

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Hey you'll be surprised.

I'm sure you will find run 3 to be easier than the first two

And you will be amazed at how quickly you recover compared to the first two

So dont write off wk2 just yet. Just maybe slow down a little and take 2 rest days before you attempt the next week