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Week 5, Run 1

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To day I started Week 5, which I was a bit apprehensive about. The last run of Week 4 was my worst to date, I had to stop a few times because of stitch, so was worried about moving on. Today I had no stitch and managed all three 5 minutes runs with (relative) ease! Very pleased with myself. Although my right ankle did begin to hurt afterwards...

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Such a great feeling when a run comes together :-) well done!

Maybe some ice for the ankle? :-) xxx

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Thanks! Yeah, I think I'll try ice tomorrow :) xx

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thats great and well done, I think laura gives you some tips about stitches. I find slowing down helps and also I am sure I sure she says about breathing - I forget what exactly she says but I know it works. Maybe someone more helpful can remember what she says. Hope the ankle is ok?

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