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Completed week 7 of the magic number plan including a wet park run!

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I've developed a system over recent weeks that works for me, two slow runs and a faster one. I've been focusing on breathing and pace on the short and long runs which seems to help me do a faster 5k parkrun.

This week was mostly about planning the runs around nasty night shifts but on the plus side, they're a great stress reliever and when I advise patients on the mental health benefits of exercise at least I'm practicing what I preach 😁

My long run has a route that starts on a downward incline which is a great warm-up but a killer on the way back.

I was looking forward to my regular parkrun, forecast last night said mixed sun and showers which didn't sound too bad but ten minutes before I left, the heavens opened!

My boyfriend was finally doing his first parkrun and as we left the house in stormy conditions he said are you sure you want to do this? I have to admit it did briefly cross my mind to turn back but I knew it would be over soon and I've never felt worse after a run!

The weather cleared thankfully, and there was a smaller turnout for the run, which was also changed to the winter course due to a water logged field!

Unsurprisingly I loved running in the mud and showers and turned in a decent time of 28.20 and felt exhilarated by the end 😁

Happy running to all this weekend πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Well done. Sub 30. Excellent. Hope your partner enjoyed too. Happy running

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CrawlhomeGraduate10β€’ in reply toDeals1

Thanks deals1.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Brilliant as ever CH! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

How did your boyfriend like it? Shame it was a wet one for his first, but it’s character building and I personally like running in the rain! πŸ’¦ πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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CrawlhomeGraduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Cheers, yes he enjoyed it and was pretty quick too. I quite like running in the rain too but less keen on standing around waiting for parkrun to start in the rain πŸ˜†

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toCrawlhome

Yes you’re spot on there! πŸ’¦πŸ’¦πŸ’¦ Glad he had a good time too. πŸ˜€πŸƒ

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You are fast Crawlhome and well done for getting out there in the rain. I hope your boyfriend enjoyed it as much as you. πŸ’¦πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’¦πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’¦

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Superb well done and what a fab time too....

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CrawlhomeGraduate10β€’ in reply toju-ju-

Thanks ju-ju-. Can't believe I've almost completed the plan, it works really well 😁

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