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Up a step today for W2R1. I certainly knew it was harder work but I made it. I'll be glad to repeat it a couple of times before increasing again.

Interested to note that I covered more ground today. So very slow running is definitely faster than brisk walking. Take that, those nay sayers on the outside looking in.

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hi! I’m ran my week 2 run today too! It was definitely harder but I’m so happy I could do it. Did feel a bit lightheaded doing my stretches at the end. I am very unfit.. happy to be here tho and still going :)

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shepsGraduate in reply toAvalikespink77

Hi Ava

Well done you. Good to have someone at the same level as me.

I finally found the stretches video so have added that to.my routine.

See you next time!

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Well done on getting started with Week 2! Do be careful with your stretches. Don't want to end up falling over and injuring yourself.

Do keep us posted on how the rest of the week goes...

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Huge well done you.. slow and steady has alwyas been my mantra... I am infamous for it... BUT, it works... and you get to that podium, injury free and having had fun.

If you completed the run, then maybe at this stage don't repeat, ( it is your choice though), but if you just move on. easing back if you need to, then you may find it ok. Although repeating is sometimes very useful, we may run the risk of getting over tired before the longer runs.

Please too, and this is a message for Avalikespink77 too, pop across to the Strength and Flex Forum where there are so, so many ideas for strength and stamina work that run alongside this programme. All linked for you to use !

healthunlocked.com/strength...

healthunlocked.com/strength...

Do, please take a look :)

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shepsGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Thanks, Oldfloss.

I only mentioned repeating because it's the same run three times this week. I don't yet feel the need to repeat days.

Thanks for the links to other help.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply tosheps

That's fine...I misread ! Do take a look at those links...we have so many good ideas there... :)

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