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Hi everyone!

Completed my first week and enjoyed it. About to start the second week but concerned I may not be ready? Do you think I should stick to the first weeks run,walk regime? Help!

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Rilke

I’m in exactly the same position; worried that if week 2 is too tough for me I will just give up (as I have numerous times in the past) I much prefer staying in my comfort zone but know that I won’t improve with that attitude.

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Annamm in reply to Rilke

Thanks for the reply.. I am going to try and see if I can do it. If I struggle towards the end I will revert to week ones regime.. worth a try!

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GoogleMeGraduate in reply to Annamm

If you struggle, do the same session again but more slowly (maybe including a slower walk, not just slower run.

People assume that Week 1 is the easiest of the programme because it is where you start. It is not.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Move on... you finished it, you enjoyed it.. so slow and steady and on you go:) Well done you :)

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Annamm in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you.

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WonderfulLife64Graduate

You can do it, make sure you run at the best pace for you. Slow down if you feel too tired, just keep going. My pace is very slow, but I finish each run and the sense of achievement is amazing. Just about to head out for W5R3!!

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Annamm in reply to WonderfulLife64

Thank you. W5 R3. Go you!

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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...

There is nothing wrong with repeating a run, but if you have completed it all then you are ready to move on.

A positive attitude and belief in yourself is necessary and this post may help with that healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do this.

Enjoy your journey.

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WonderfulLife64Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you - really appreciate the encouragement 😎👍🏻

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Annamm

Thank you all! Just completed Wk2 r1. And went really well!

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pippkinsGraduate

Keep going - the runs look daunting on paper but believe in yourself - your body is very quickly gaining in strength and stamina, you will amaze yourself and feel a real sense of accomplishment after your next session!

If you are finding yourself out-of-puff or your legs feel very heavy, make sure you have had a glass of water about 45 minutes before you run, just to up your hydration a bit, make sure you visit the toilet just before you set out;

also, SLOW IT DOWN - going slow will get you through this, don't feel self-conscious that you are "shuffling along", your body is going through the same running motions but in a more gentle way. Your muscles are still learning and adjusting, getting ever-stronger for the next run.

Google Japanese slow-running (Niko-Niko) to see slow running in action! I started doing this style of running in my early weeks and it REALLY helped me (and my dodgy knees) my pace has increased as I progressed through the plan but even now I start off with a bit of Niko-Niko just to get me through challenging bits of my longer runs.

Good luck! :)

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