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Week 3 Run 1!

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I did week 3 run 1 yesterday! ๐Ÿ˜ I was really nervous about it given that Iโ€™d be running for twice as long as the previous week in a single bout of running, but it wasnโ€™t bad at all!

When Sarah first said I was going to be running for 3 minutes I accepted the fact that I would probably really want to stop before the 3 minutes was up - but when it came to it I surprised myself! It was a push for sure, but I didnโ€™t ever find myself feeling like I couldnโ€™t continue. My legs were certainly feeling it and starting to get tired, but I didnโ€™t feel too tired myself which is good! I feel like I paced myself well and I managed to stay in control of my breathing so Iโ€™m pleased ๐Ÿ˜Š

Looking back to week 1 when I could barely finish running for a minute, after comfortably running for 3 minutes this week I feel really optimistic that I can do this! I know itโ€™s going to get harder and harder, but Iโ€™ve already exceeded my own expectations ๐Ÿ˜Š

Thanks everyone! ๐Ÿ˜

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I know that you can do it HexGirl, you are doing the correct thing by waiting for your coach to tell you what your run will be and not looking ahead at future weeks or runs, well done ๐Ÿ˜€, trust the program, onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 3.

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HexGirlGraduate in reply to AlMorr

I know Iโ€™d freak myself out if I looked ahead ๐Ÿ˜‚ I have faith! ๐Ÿ˜‚ thank you! ๐Ÿ˜

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to HexGirl

๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ

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RennurGraduate

Well done. You're right on track.

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HexGirlGraduate in reply to Rennur

Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜

You're making great progress HexGirl, you've got the hang of your pacing and breathing already, brilliant ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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HexGirlGraduate in reply to

Thanks so much! ๐Ÿ˜

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HawtreyGraduate

Well done HexGirl. I completed week 3 today and felt the same as you at the start of the week and actually it's been fine. Onwards and upwards, we can do it. x

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HexGirlGraduate in reply to Hawtrey

Thanks! :) Nice one! Well done you! ๐Ÿ˜ I did run 2 today, one left and then itโ€™s week 4 ๐Ÿ˜ฌ we got this! X

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Well done HexGirl, youโ€™re doing really well. Great to hear your controlling your breathing still. Keep focused on how great you feel when you complete each run. When I did it, I cleared my mind of all thoughts when running, didnโ€™t allow any thoughts at all. If a thought came into my mind Iโ€™d visualise an eraser rubbing it out and blowing it away. Sounds crazy but it worked for me๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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HexGirlGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix

The feeling at the end of the run is the main thing that keeps me going! That sounds like really good advice! Iโ€™ll have to try it! Thank you! :)

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CI578Graduate

Your smashing this well done ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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HexGirlGraduate in reply to CI578

Thank you! You seem to be crushing it yourself! ๐Ÿ˜

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CI578Graduate in reply to HexGirl

Hopefully I will do my last run of w2 tomorrow ๐Ÿคž

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HexGirlGraduate in reply to CI578

Good luck! You got this! :)

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MightymagsGraduate

Well done itโ€™s a great feeling when you complete something you dreaded .every wk is a harder challenge but you push yourself surprise yourself and be proud of yourself

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HexGirlGraduate in reply to Mightymags

Thank you! Iโ€™ve already surprised myself so Iโ€™m looking forward to the challenges ahead ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Imoca

Well done. I can remember this run, I think the words that came out of my mouth were 'you are bleeping kidding me', I was expecting 2 mins ๐Ÿคฃ but I did it, and carried on doing it. So yes, you've got this.

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HexGirlGraduate in reply to Imoca

Hahaha! It does seem like a big jump doesnโ€™t it? ๐Ÿ˜‚ well done to you! :) and thanks for the support ๐Ÿ˜

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