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Think I am getting the hang of this.๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ ran for 3 mins yes I will say it again I ran for 3 minutes. My throat did get a bit dry . I canโ€™t wait to do it again.

Wish I had started this when the evenings were lighter. Ah but then again when the evenings are lighter I will look like a runner. Yeah this is a win - win. ๐Ÿ˜

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IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done, but you are mistaken..........if you completed the whole workout then you ran for NINE minutes and brisk walked for SIXTEEN.

No need to be so modest.

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nowsterGraduate

Week 3 for me was when things started to click into place. I stopped doing it because I felt I needed to, and instead did it because I wanted to.

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angiepoole in reply to nowster

I think week 3 is the game changer, when you feel you can actually do this, but maybe I shouldnโ€™t count my chickens just yet.

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nowsterGraduate in reply to angiepoole

Week 4 is harder, but doable. I had a miserable run in W4R3. I completed it, but the weather was not conducive to exercise (really humid, drizzly gap between summer deluges).

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johannasweetGraduate

Hi Angie Congratulations! I did Wk3 R1 last night (based in Melb, Aus so our evenings are still light) but I found it pretty tough going. My legs felt heavy! But I kept going and am feeling proud. I'm hoping my next run will be easier.

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angiepoole in reply to johannasweet

Hi Johanna, itโ€™s amazing how easy it is too get hooked, I thought I would find it a chore and hard work, dark cold nights here. But after being in the office all day, it gives me a reason to get outside and fills me with energy once I have finished the run. Good luck, keep going, we will graduate.

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johannasweetGraduate in reply to angiepoole

Yes, I'm surprised how much I look forward to my next run. I have 3 small kids and it's glorious to be out alone enjoying the moonlight!

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IannodaTruffeMentor in reply to johannasweet

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

Heavy legs can be symptomatic of poor hydration. As a runner you need to intake a minimum of 2.5 -3 litres of fluid each and every day, running or not, as mentioned in the guide to the plan, which is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

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johannasweetGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks so much for your kind advice! Looking at the guide now!

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RunDoneGraduate

Well done!! Bet you didn't think you would be running for 3 mins non stop a few weeks ago. You're starting to see the progress. Keep it up!

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angiepoole

Not only am I seeing the progress. I am enjoying it and hooked. Never expected that.๐Ÿ˜€

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Instructor57Graduate

Well done with your progress ! And as already mentioned, you actually ran for 9 minutes ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘

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angiepoole in reply to Instructor57

When you put 9 mins I thought Iโ€™ve not done nine minutes, I forgot about the 1 minute runs. Well done me.

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to angiepoole

Haha, 2x1.5 and 2x3 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘

Fantastic. Well done. Enjoy your journey through to graduation ๐ŸŽ“ and please keep us all posted with your progress. Everyone here will support you

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FrencGraduate

Well done angiepoole! Lol yes, when itโ€™s light youโ€™ll be skipping (running!) along ๐Ÿ˜Š. Best of luck with your next run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ.

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FionamagsGraduate

Brilliant - well done!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Itโ€™s a great feeling isnโ€™t it angiepoole! Huge well done to you! Make sure you drink plenty of water every day, not just run days. Enjoy the rest of week 3!

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angiepoole

Yes, I do need to drink more ๐Ÿ’ฆ water . .

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