W2, R1 - DON'T GIVE UP, IT WORKS!!

[MWattsit]

Wow. I'm writing this from a bench looking at the sea, feeling bloody amazing.

After completing W1, R3 last week, I was quite nervous about this run. I was advised to repeat a few runs from W1 to build my stamina more. I thought stuff it, let's give it a go.

I REALLY DID IT. WITHOUT STOPPING. I definitely felt it more in my legs, but I've really managed to get this breathing sussed, and I pushed through, and I completed run 1 of week 2. Considering I could hardly do W1, R1, I am so amazed at how quickly this really does boost your fitness in such a short time.

I know I have a long way till running 5k, but I just wanted to say to all the people starting out, do it. Push yourself. You will be flabbergasted at how your body changes and adapts.

NB: I'm doing slimming world alongside, and I lost 5lbs this week 💪🥰😁 GO TEAM!

[Bloomsbury22 Graduate]

Well done!

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I feel your joy and astonishment! Well done, you are right; this programme works!

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

That's such a great photo - so good to hear just how powerful this program is and to read of everyone's successes! 💪

We are capable of so much more than we sometimes think - keep running, keep believing and stay safe.🙂🌈

[Amethyst27]

Hey, im struggling getting my breathing sorted, any tips? X

[MWattsit in reply to Amethyst27]

Hey. It almost just came to me, but make a real conscious effort to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, and in 3-4secs if you can, not sharp. I think as you gain fitness it comes easier xx

[Amethyst27 in reply to MWattsit]

Yeah ive been trying to do that, i have my last run on week 2 left tomorrow and wanted to get it sussed before week 3. Thanks for the advice! Xx

[MWattsit in reply to Amethyst27]

That's amazing, well done! Let us know how it goes xx

[Amethyst27 in reply to MWattsit]

I will, im suprinsgly enjoying it! I have an internal battle everyday before i go but once im out and doing and after it feels good! Hope you carry on smashing it! Xx

[MWattsit in reply to Amethyst27]

Me too - today I was like ahhhh but once I got there I was so determined and the endorphins and pride you feel after is amazing. I love hearing "this is your last run" ha ha. You too my love!