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Just completed the dreaded 20 min run and I will say that I had myself psyched up to believe that this was going to be impossible, but it was possible and it is done! I slowed my pace down but kept running and the time went by quickly! Others have posted that hearing Clare say we can call ourself a ...

Thanks Mahn, your right, just completed the 20 min run, slower pace but I did it!

Hi Jane, thinking the Sam thing you were. I do W5R3 tomorrow and looki g at W6r1 it shows exactly what you state. I guess it must be right. Enjoy your run!

Just completed my day of two 8 minute runs. I am happy to say I completed it and ran the full 16 minutes, slightly slower than normal pace and feel GREAT! What a wonderful program this is. 20 minute run is Sunday, I'll report back on that. Stick with it and enjoy your run!

Completed W5R1 and I am on my way. Took my time, slower pace and the 5 min runs were good! I had to push out of my mind the desire to look at my watch to see how much longer I had to go! Just got into the run, deep breathes and happy to be running! WOW, when you look back at where you were 5 weeks a...

Congrats Riley, good job! I do my first run of week 4 tomorrow. I plan on taking nice and slow, give myself all the advantage I can to succeed. At 240lbs I am never going to be a competitive runner, but I can have fun and get healthy and that will make all the difference in the world! Good luck on y...

Thanks Stark, I like the idea of not being obsessed with it. Just find what feels right and go for itt

Your so right Stark, thanks for the encouragement. Week 5 first run tomorrow, actually looking forward to it!

I have been told I should be able have a conversation while I run, but I have also been told to try and breathe through my nose and mouth and take some deep breathes. But when I do thatI am not really able to carry on a conversation without taking some deep breathes. So is it better to slow down and...