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W2 R3 done! On to week 3 🤩

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I dragged my boyfriend along today because my confidence was knocked after my struggle last time and that woman’s stupid comment on my last post (now deleted). I also had a very down day anyway so getting out was a debate and thank god I did! I kept my pace more steady this time but probably wasn’t going slow enough, especially to head into the third week but that’s ok I’ll try going even slower next run 🙂. I didn’t use strava as this isn’t about the pace, it’s about the journey and programme. Feeling much happier now. Thanks for everyone’s advice getting me this far ❤️. Hopefully my trainers will be here for week 3 😁 xxxx

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nowsterGraduate

Well done! Especially given the heat today.

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Instructor57Graduate

Well done for completing week 2 !

It's been a hot one today !

I went out at 06:00 am .

Hmm .... You had a stupid comment on a post ?

I didn't see it but don't let it get to you !

Well done for beating the gremlins and getting the run done 😁

And we'll done to your boyfriend for supporting you 👍 😁

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sally1993 in reply toInstructor57

Thank you! I always look forward to your replies they are so positive and down to earth :) x

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Instructor57Graduate in reply tosally1993

Thank you !

I happy to know that 😁👍

Keep up the good work !

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FeltipGraduate

I'm sorry to hear someone said something negative to you, thats not like this forum

But all credit to you for conquering today and completing your week, well done

A positive mind set can get you through many things

Enjoy your weekend

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sally1993 in reply toFeltip

Thank you so much! You also enjoy your weekend 😎 x

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BrunsamarathonGraduate

Fantastic well done for putting the gremlin in its box lol..and what a great boyfriend you have for supporting you!

If you managed to keep a pace throughout that maybe the one for you. See how week 3 goes.

Ooo how to the gait analysis go?

Thats the first negative comment I have seen on here. She must have been having a bad day but she had no right to project that on you so good for you for putting it out of your head and carrying on.......bring on week 3...you got this 😁🏃‍♂️👍

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sally1993 in reply toBrunsamarathon

I agree she must have been but nevermind now! Thank you for all your kind words ☺️ gait analysis was cool! I can’t believe I ran in a shop on a treadmill for the world to see 😂😂😂. I fall into the supination category so neutral shoes it is for me 👍. Have you had yours done yet? Xx

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mattymoo33

Hiya Sally. I start W3 tomorrow 🥺. We're in it together. Stay strong and good luck 😊

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sally1993 in reply tomattymoo33

Yay let me know how it goes!! Good luck to you too 😬 x

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SJ60

Well done 🙌 I’m so sorry you got a confidence-sapping post 😢 Not what this forum is for at all. I haven’t used anything other than the app during this whole challenge. Maybe one day I’ll be interested in how far I go but for me it was all about completing each run as set. You’re doing brilliantly!

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sally1993 in reply toSJ60

Thank you! 🙌🙂

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61LadyGraduate

Well done you - mental and physical challenge I’ve found.

Didn’t see negative response to post but so pleased you are sticking with the programme.

How lovely that you had a running supporter but always remember there’s us too.

I’ve only ever had useful advice, encouragement and tips from the guys on here so you have been really unlucky.

So glad you’ve risen above it and continued.

Keep going - you are amazing for doing this.

Definitely something to be proud of 👏👏👏

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sally1993 in reply to61Lady

Thank you so much! Lovely words and you’re right I do have you guys! Xx

Oh I’m sorry you had a bad experience on this site, usually I have lots of positivity and it’s so annoying that a bad apple on here got you

Down x well done for going forward anyway and not letting that person stop your amazing effort! Good luck and happy running!

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PhoenixRiseGraduate

Well done for completing Week 2!!! You’ve got this in the bag!!!

Yesterday was a very hot 🥵 day so well done for getting out and completing W2R3!!!

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Smile23Graduate

Well done you.

Remember its one run at A time. Every new one is an achievement.

This Journey is all about you not Anyone else

Keep it up you are doing fab😁

Enjoy the new trainers x

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Moomin63Graduate

Well done! So glad you got out and great you had your boyfriend with you. I did this run much slower too and found it made a massive difference to my stamina and breathing! We are on to week 3!!! (Terrified!). Let us know how the trainers go. I’ve got very old ones so probably will be upgrading too! 😀

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sally1993 in reply toMoomin63

I know week three already! 😱 how is it moving so fast 🏃🏼‍♀️ x

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NilsamGraduate

So sorry if you had problems, Sally1993. But glad you were able to get out and run today. 👍🏃🏼‍♀️👣

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