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So today I started week four and I could not finish my last two minutes! I am running a 5.0. I am not sure if that was just too fast? Feeling a little discouraged. Hoping the next one will go better!

It's really important to pay attention to the signals your body is sending: slow down before you get to a point where you're really struggling, because it makes a huge difference! The goal is to finish the runs. It doesn't matter if you're at a snail's pace by the end, just keep moving. I think you'll do better next run, just because now you know what to expect and you can throttle your pace a bit to make it through.

Well thank you. I will take your advice and slow down. I see all the runners at the club. Maybe I am too focused on my speed needing to be higher. I am on a rest day today. Hope my next post is a positive story !!

Well I am back to say I made it. But it wasn't easy!!! I think I may repeat this week so I can feel a little stronger before I go on to week 5. The last five minutes of my runs are killing me right now. I did slow my pace, and that is how I completed my run.

Well done!

Slow down! I, too, notice the speed of others and feel discouraged. Those people whose speed is faster have probably been running for years! Speed will come as you keep at it. For now, slow down the pace a little!