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Week 3 looks hard?

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I’ve just completed Week 2 but I was always very glad to stop running after 90 seconds. I find the very thought of running for 3 minutes really daunting and impossible - any tips?

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Go slow, count your steps, listen to music, smile and enjoy

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SaltdeanSizzler

Hi ! I have just run W3R1 and my tip is look forward to it and do it! Like you was absolutely dreading the double up time but like this great program proves time and again with everyone, it works and you will be able to do it ! It’s like magic 😝Off for my celebratory gin now 😜You will be back on here in a couple of days thrilled with yourself having a celebratory Merlot 🍷HAVE FAITH 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Busylady1Graduate

Just about to do it so will let you know! Keep going, it’ll be worth it! 😊

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LUHANGraduate

Try to relax and enjoy it. Try to slow down and don't think about the time. I listen to music which has a good beat and that I enjoy which helps. Xx you can do it x

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Cheeky450Graduate

I have my first week 3 run today, I’m the same, but I know I can do it

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ClaireLou10Graduate

I was so nervous over my first run of week 3 but I found it actually flew by. Take each run as it comes nice and slow and there is still enough walking in this week to recover before running again. Not sure if you noticed but the actual running time itself without the warm up and cool down is shorter this week so knowing that might help push you on. Good luck

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MerlotWest in reply to ClaireLou10

No I hadn’t noticed! I’ll focus on that!

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