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Found the start of week4 a bit tough as all of it was along an up hill gradient, with 5 minute walk down the gradient. Maybe Friday, I will do it on the flat. Or am I cheating myself ?

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It's not cheating it's just different. But if your usual route is hilly then maybe the hilly bit is helpful if hard. Whatever you choose, good luck next time out

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Thanks for your support.

I kept it as flat as possible until about week 7. Even now there are steep slopes near me I couldn't run up.

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Thanks. I live in a fairly hilly area. There are some flat area's close by. I'll do my next run their I think.

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Embrace the flat:) Hills can be useful, but there will be time for hills later :)

Well done you!

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Yes your right. Thanks.

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I have varied my routes so that I'm mostly running along flat ground. It's not cheating yourself, you can always move up to a hillier route in the future once your fitness has progressed. Good luck.

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Well done. I don't think you are cheating at all. I'm no expert as only on week 3 but why beat yourself up about running on a flatter terrain? You're supposed to build strength and stamina as you go along and enjoy it. Keep going, save the hill running for later 😊

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