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Well been out tonight and done the first of wk 4. Weather was cold but calm and Laura kept me on line. Still having trouble with the first set then on the second set I'm away and could run forever. Must just be the settling in period. Ran 2.4miles in 37 mins which I think is good. It was most definitely enjoyable and I want more. But once again I'm taking my time "walking before running " pardon the pun :)

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It takes me a good 10 mins to get into my stride, but then I feel I could go forever if I go slow enough.

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Jase44Graduate in reply touseitorloseit

Nice one useit I am definitely a forest hump at heart

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Jase44Graduate in reply toJase44

Damn predictive text. That's forest gump doh

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poppypugGraduate in reply toJase44

Ha ha , Love it ! :-D xxx

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pot58Graduate in reply toJase44

awh I liked forest hump...

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Good on ya Jase !

Yes , first five-ten minutes I am all over the place and it does take a while to get into your stride.

Its all perfectly normal , nowt to worry about.

Well done, thats another one tucked under your belt, youre a gnats wotsit away from the halfway mark now .

Exciting times ahead, Good Luck ! :-) xxx

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Jase44Graduate in reply topoppypug

Thanks poppypug and you get better to and back on the road or footpath as it may be

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SlookieGraduate

Another slow starter here with the first 5 minutes always being the worst, but it is good to know at the start that it will get better during the run.

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Jase44Graduate in reply toSlookie

Thank you slowkie. It's good to know other feel the same

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Walking before running - very sensible Jase. You're getting through the weeks great!

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Jase44Graduate in reply toIrishprincess

Cheers Irish princess at this rate I'll be running on sand soon

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IrishprincessGraduate in reply toJase44

Nothing to it!

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Sounds like you're settling into everything well and like you're enjoying yourself. My first km or so is usually rubbish and then my body seems to understand what's required! x :-)

Yep I'm another one who wobbles about the place for the first five minutes or so. After that, much more manageable :-)

Glad you're enjoying it, not long now before the home straight!

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