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I have had a slightly dodgy stomach this week, but am generally feeling OK so didn’t really think much of it. I was hoping to do the Parkrun in under 40mins today but I just found it so hard....... about half the way round I realised that as a result of being slightly out of sorts the normal 1 to 1.5 litres water per day may actually have not been enough and I may be a bit dehydrated. Also, the sun was brutal...... how am I ever going to run in the summer??? The gremlins were right there with me all the way, asking me why on earth I have joined Juju’s magic 10 when I can’t even run half that distance today.

Still a PB and I know I should not be so hard on myself, this is so much better than I could have done 6 months ago!

More water, more training, see you again in two weeks Parkrun!

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10

Well you did it and a Pb so despite not being 100% you are improving. Give your self a pat on the back and then when you are fully recovered who knows what you will achieve. Well done. 😊

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Equi-geekGraduate10

PB! While you were not 100% - don’t be so hard on yourself! You’re doing great and you’re still new at this (as am I). Enjoy it!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Hey a PB is a PB! You’ve been feeling unwell. I’d be mighty pleased with that! Be kind to yourself. 😀😀👍

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Couchpotato2

Maybe dont be so hard on yourself!! You had a personal best and run 5km... only successes there!

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lexi6Graduate10

40 minutes is a great time and a PB too. Well done 👍

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JonathanPGraduate10

Every run teaches us something! Well done on your PB. 🎉

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Bridget007

Well done you got a PB!!! I did Parkrun today too and got a PB despite feeling like I was running through treacle and only about 20 seconds faster than you and I was chuffed 😃 you did it despite being under the weather and the sun was a bit warm 🥵🥵 don’t worry about the summer yet you will find a way through it!

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RunningfitGraduate10

But you DID run 5k today ! So well done you.

You wanted sub 40 and you were only two seconds out...and it was a hot day and you were out of sorts.

So pat on the back you did great!

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BeccymGraduate10

You finished that is an achievement getting round is the most important part. Some runs are better than others.

I found when I stopped worrying about time my time got better.

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RubinstarGraduate10

Well done for doing it, you did it !! 👏👏

I think we all seem to have days when we feel we will run well and then it’s as hard as anything and we come home feeling like we could never run further or faster.

I’ve signed up for the plan to go to 10K and after running 5k yesterday, I’m thinking how can I double that!!

But, even though it was tough, i kept going and finished and I’m sure we’ll get to that stage with the longer distances.

😁

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GlossyGraduate10

You did brilliantly!! 👍

Some runs are horrible, some better than others. I find I really need to drink more now I’m running regularly, I can usually go most of the day without having anything go drink but I certainly feel it if I have a run the next day.

Well done on your Parkrun PB

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KatnapGraduate10

Hi 5 for the PB! ✋👏👏👏💪

Drink more water on Friday before parkrun and just a cup full Saturday morning.

Fingers crossed for next week you go sub 40 minutes.

Happy running 🏃

😸 Katnap 😸

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PianismGraduate10

You got round and, as you say, that's an amazing achievement in itself! And you were only 3 seconds off a sub-40. You'll have it nails when you're back in tip top shape. :)

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