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Just finished W6R1 so haaard...

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Just finished this, so hard compared with my last run, the gremlins were having a great time, but the first few minutes were easier, I started very slowly and I think it helped. I walked for a few steps in the middle and then had to stop to direct a car which was lost, but I've done most of it.

Please tell me it gets easier, I'm dreading the next run!!!

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A lot of people say this one is a hard one and you ve done it well done! My turn monday

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Tombenoly

...and you will do it too! :)

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davidy233

I've just done the same run and found it comfortable (not easy - it's never easy) - I think I was well warned on here over the last couple of days that it was a shock to the system after doing the 20 min run and it was to an extent, but I was prepared for that (thanks folks) and got the gremlins slapped to the side early on - the secret for me is not to clock watch at all - I try to think I'm doing this for a while, just keep going.

I'm actually looking forward to the next run now

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to davidy233

Well done and well said.. go you! :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Yes.. it gets easier :) There.. I said it! :) Please do not dread the next run... this is a journey and you are out there to enjoy it.

The thing is, it was hard and you still did it.. and if you carry on, slowly and steadily, you will get there..just keep going gently.. one step at a time...it does not matter how slowly you go!

Your running journey at your pace... and it is that simple :)

No one, ( sensibly,) says it is all going to be easy...but what they do say, is, it is going to be worth it!

Well done you :)

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Greylady1Graduate

Thanks Oldfloss, next run should be Monday unless my knee is highly in which case I'll wait until Wednesday when I've got a day off!!

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