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by Alabamatrotter
Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:51 am
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Really struggling on week 5 run 3
Replies: 5
Views: 8259

Re: Really struggling on week 5 run 3

Not a piece of cake, but I did it. There's no shame in trying a run twice. Week 6 looks tough, but we'll manage!
by Alabamatrotter
Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Finished Week 6 Run 3 today!! I can't believe it!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 6729

Re: Finished Week 6 Run 3 today!! I can't believe it!!!

I'm worried about this one now. But you know what? We have come so far, we can't stop now. I don't know about you, but the first week was a challenge for me. I really thought the 3 minute runs were going to be the end of me, but you know what? I'm not going to stop until I can run a freakin 5k!
by Alabamatrotter
Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Really struggling on week 5 run 3
Replies: 5
Views: 8259

Re: Really struggling on week 5 run 3

How did you fare? I ran it super slowly, and really focused on the breathing part. It is pretty hard, and it took me 2 tries, but you can do it.
by Alabamatrotter
Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Nervous about W5r3
Replies: 9
Views: 11153

Re: Nervous about W5r3

I did it on the 2nd attempt! I felt like cheering.
by Alabamatrotter
Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Nervous about W5r3
Replies: 9
Views: 11153

Re: Nervous about W5r3

Thanks Matt. Going to give it a try tomorrow. I think having a stuffy nose threw me off.
by Alabamatrotter
Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Nervous about W5r3
Replies: 9
Views: 11153

Re: Nervous about W5r3

Attempted it and got 17 minutes in and my breathing was off. I stopped. But hey, you can't do it if you don't try, right?
by Alabamatrotter
Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:08 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Nervous about W5r3
Replies: 9
Views: 11153

Nervous about W5r3

Hi! I'm new to the forum and I love it. I'm new to running and I'm starting to see the appeal. I'm just really nervous about the 20 minutes. I don't think I will give up if I don't do it on the first try, and I did repeat the w5 r2 just to get more confident so I think I'm prepared. I'm resting toda...