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8.5k: a run of two halves

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My longest run yet and the second half felt much more comfortable than the first: toxic ten was more like a toxic 30 if I’m honest! A couple of steady inclines and one short but very steep hill meant some nice downhills and some walking (I am still struggling with hills), so it wasn’t all running but it’s the distance for me: getting miles into the legs even if it means part of it is run/walk. Pace was extremely slow. Running in residential and industrial areas this morning so you can have a photo of my view as I sit on the front step to cool off 👍

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Deals1Graduate10

👍 Well done

Nice front step View.

Slow miles are better than no miles and u still did 8.5k 😊👏

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PianismGraduate10

Well done - 8.5k is 8.5k whether run or walked. And if you are running most of it then you are doing especially well! :)

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molly1973

Thank you, both 😊

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Couchpotato2

I get toxic 30 as well! And listening to Coach Bennett today (5mile run) he said that second half should be a bit easier and faster so you are doing the right thing! Congratulations

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molly1973 in reply toCouchpotato2

Ooh CP2 that’s encouraging!

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Couchpotato2 in reply tomolly1973

Do listen to NRC 5 mile run, there is some interesting stuff on it.

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molly1973 in reply toCouchpotato2

Thank you, I will 👍

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JonathanPGraduate10

Well done on your longest run yet!😀

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Bridget007

Well done! Lovely view 😊 you’re right it’s distance and time spent on the legs that counts 🏃🏻‍♀️

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