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UPDATE: discouraged and struggling

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KrupskayaGraduate
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Many thanks to all the lovely people who commented on my thread from Wednesday. I thought I would update you. I went out for Week 7 run 2 today with your advice in mind and it was so much better! I ate a bowl of porridge an hour and a half before I went out this morning so my energy level would be higher. I also drank plenty so I was properly hydrated. On the run I consciously tried to go as slow as I could while still retaining a semblance of running - a slow jog was all I did. And it was fab! I really enjoyed it and felt tired but very happy afterwards. Such a contrast with the last few runs.

A big thank you to all the people who advised me - it really paid off. From dreading going out I'm really looking forward to the next outing. Hurrah!

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Dunder2004 profile image
Dunder2004Graduate

Good to hear.

goonkeepgoing profile image
goonkeepgoingGraduate

Yay! Great job. Keep running :)

Steve_L profile image
Steve_LGraduate

That's so good to hear! When you get it right, it's such an enjoyable expereince, and that's how it should be. Keep it up, and keep us informed.

TryinHard profile image
TryinHardGraduate

Brilliant news - I have graduated but I still run a lot slower than most - but I tend to think speed will come with time - just do what you feel is right.

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessGraduate

Fabulous! Keep doing what you did today and you'll be fine.

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the_tea_fairyGraduate

Good news! Well done :)

AncientMum profile image
AncientMumGraduate

Well done. :)

no-excuse profile image
no-excuseGraduate

Yay! Good news x :-)

old_git profile image
old_gitGraduate

Thanks for letting us know Krupskaya. So pleased for you! Well done and good luck through to graduation!

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agedsnailspaceGraduate

Great news! So pleased for you. Stamina is so much more important to start with - speed can come later. Looking forwards to seeing you with a graduate badge soon!

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