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W2R1 - Wasn't nearly as bad as I thought!

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I took an extra rest day over the weekend, so I was a bit reluctant to start week 2. Add to that the fact that I spent the day lazing about the house, and I was not really feeling up for a run. Anyway, I knew that I couldn't hang off for another day so headed out anyway.

And it wasn't so bad! I thought that running for 90 seconds would have me on my knees by the end, but the 2 minute walks gave me enough time to get my breath back. Laura also gave advice and encouragement at the exact time that I was needing it. I don't know how she manages it!

I feel a bit guilty though, because I'm sitting munching my way through a bag of maltesers. I'll just have to try a wee bit harder next time to burn it off! I am looking forward to my next run, so it sounds like I'm beginning to catch the running bug :)

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sfb350Graduate

Well done for getting out there !

As for maltesers......mmmmm :-)

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ellerunnerGraduate

I think Laura can see us, she always encourages me to keep running just when I need it :)

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Lane

ooh thanks for the post and encouragement - doing my w2r1 on wednesday with Laura, she has a very understanding family being able to come out with us all of the time doesn't she

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hannahgall

You're welcome! For some reason I've been concentrating more on the negative comments about each week, rather than being a bit more realistic! It's good to start the week on a high. I'm just hoping that the rest of the week runs as smoothly! I don't think Laura would have any family time haha

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Jimbob74Graduate

Well done you, how brilliant does it feel eh. I progress to wk 3 tomorrow,an yes I have t bug, bu like you and the maltesers, I hae a treat with a cheeky glass of red later on lol. It is a bug and you e quite excited about it. Well done , keep it up and let u kno how you ge on !,

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