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Really pleased that I managed my first run of Week 3. I’m wondering, though, if there’s such a thing as ‘too slow’. I was so concerned about pacing myself and not going too fast that I was doing a ‘just jog’. Is that okay?

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There’s no such thing. I run slower than I walk

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IslandmacmumGraduate in reply toCath075

Phew, good to hear. Thank you.

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BuzzybeezeGraduate

My advice is keep it slow. I’ve found that as I progress into the program that I’ve found the pace that I’m comfortable with. Good advice I read is to start slow, and then slow down even further if you need to. Well done on your progress so far! Keep it up!

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IslandmacmumGraduate in reply toBuzzybeeze

Thanks so much. 🙂

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Is this too slow?

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IslandmacmumGraduate in reply toJohn_W

Really interesting and helpful - thank you. 🙂

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Needtoescapepo20Graduate

Woohoo well done! 😁 you should be very pleased with yourself! “Just jog” is fine - personally I want to achieve the time and then work on the speed later. Roll on r2! 👏👏

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IslandmacmumGraduate in reply toNeedtoescapepo20

Thank you. ☺️

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