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W4 R1, slow but steady!

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belongerGraduate
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I ended up doing 5 or 6 of the W3 runs because of holidays and being ill, and finally made a start on W4 this morning - I even went out in the rain for the first time! It was hard, but I kept going and kept it reeeeeeeeeeeeeeally slow and I managed it - hurrah! My legs are knackered now mind you!

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Millsie-JGraduate

Fantastic achievement, keep doing more of the same and graduation here you come!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Slow is the new fast :) Just take your time and really enjoy the journey.. try to land lightly and relax into each run. Every one you do makes you, and your body stronger. You will get there... well done :)

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belongerGraduate

Thanks! I realised to my surprise in the first 5 minute run that I had sort of slipped into a comfortable rhythm with it and wasn't struggling too much. I do love this programme and this forum!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to belonger

Very well done.. that rhythm, when it happens is amazing... and there does come the time, when it kicks in, that you feel you could run forever :)

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belongerGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

I look forward to that day!! Thanks Oldfloss

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