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I made it through run 1 fairly easily. The three 5 minute runs were challenging but I pushed through. Today I attempted Run 2. I made it through the first 8 minute run, although I struggled. However, the second 8 minute run, I only made it 4 minutes before I needed to start taking frequent walking breaks. I'm feeling rather disappointed in myself, as this is the first time I didn't make it through one of the runs. Has anyone else not made it through this on the first try? Should I repeat this run until I master it, or try to move forward to the 20 minute run?

Thanks for any advice!

Michele

Don't be disappointed try again, you've got this far and that's fantastic. It was just a bad day. Tomorrow could be a good day.
I've got that run on Saturday, let you know how I get on.
Good luck for next time.

I read somewhere that you often have a bad run before a dramatic improvement ( can't remember where or I'd post the link) try motto lose privation I'm sure you'll get there!

Well, on the second try, I made it. I REALLY struggled with the second run though. I think I will repeat this run one more time before moving on to the big one. Thanks for the support!
Michele

I just had the same experience. W5r1 I found easy, r2 I managed the first 8 mins but second one I managed 6 mins before I ended up walking! So annoyed as this is my first set back. Really wondering how I will do 20 mins in one go!