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So I haven't long finished W8R3. This is getting tougher for me I don't no weather it was a 24 degree heat or because I've been standing at work all day or maybe I'm just making excuses my legs just felt so heavy. I got half way and I stopped the clock rested for 30 seconds then done the 2nd half so hot. I was slower than a herd of turtles so I really need to start upping my pace. 😨😨

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24 degrees is not a good temperature for running never mind upping your pace. I start week 7 tomorrow and fully expect not to manage the run even with going out really early. Think we chose the wrong summer to take up running.

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I no totally but when it's your running day you hate to miss it. But will c how week 9 goes on Monday and if I find it tough il maybe repeat week 8. Good luck with week 7! πŸ‘

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Running in the heat is really really tough, you did well. Well done 😎

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Ah thanks but I prob should've pushed myself a bit more. Just felt like my legs wouldn't work strange feeling

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Heat has that effect....

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Props to you for getting through it!! Running in the heat is tough and I struggle with it.. I try to get up really early to beat the heat. One thing I realized pretty quickly, too, was that I was pretty dehydrated so my mouth and throat were really dry during runs, I'd get side stitches, and in general just felt exhausted. I started putting electrolyte tablets in my water to make sure I was replenishing after the daily loss of fluids through sweat. Good luck and push on!! Getting through the days that feel really challenging is a huge accomplishment :)

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Aliarm in reply to halnagar

Thank you. Yes maybe dehydration could've been the problem too. I swallowed a fly too which wasn't pleasant haha could've done with water too. I've never heard of electrolyte before?

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halnagarGraduate in reply to Aliarm

Haha oh no that's awful, I've swallowed my fair share of bugs it definitely isn't a good feeling

Here is some info on electrolyte tablets and the brand that I use specifically:

nuunlife.com/products/nuun-...

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Ah that's interesting thank you πŸ‘

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I drink at least 2 glasses of water before I go out - and also try to run before the heat of day really kicks in - so usually get out by 7:30

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