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sparklyowlGraduate
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So I managed to reach the end of week one today and it actually felt easier today than when I did the 1st one and I am less sore than I was after the 1st one. Sadly I am now back offshore for 3 weeks and doing 12h night shifts so will need to keep motivated and continue going to the gym for my run every other day.

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Well done for getting started.

Make sure you develop a really good stretching regime after each run - really helps with the muscle stiffness.

Good luck on the dreaded tredmill

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sparklyowlGraduate in reply to Ullyrunner

thanks, I do yoga so I am making sure to stretch my legs a bit more. I hate the treadmill but I am determined to keep it up while here :)

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McFittyGraduate

Well done in completing that first week! And for sounding so positive :) Less sore is good. Keep us updated and good luck in week 2.

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dddd4Graduate

Now you get to rest for a day or two then onwards and upwards!

Well done for completing week 1 :)

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melly4012Graduate

Well done. It does get easier as your body gets used to it although it takes a while. Try to keep it up which you're away and you'll be on Week 5 when you get back!! :)

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EllymegGraduate

Week 1✔️ Brilliant ✔️ Getting that last run of the week is such a prize.

You have started the routine, take it to the treadmill and collect the three next week. Looking forward to hearing what you get up to.

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Songfish

Yay well done on finishing your first week. I'm only doing treadmill runs but now wk 2 & loving the aircon at the gym in this weather - every cloud... 😄

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sparklyowlGraduate in reply to Songfish

I will start week 2 when I finish my shift in the morning. It should relax me after having such a busy start to my shift tonight.

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