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But now full of a stinking cold and have looked to see that W3 means 3 minute runs 😱 Think I'll take a couple of recovery days as sneezed and snotted my way through W2 R3 today.

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Well done, probably a good idea to take an extra day of rest.

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Lottie_CGraduateβ€’ in reply toMartin_Rose

Thanks

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Cannotrun

Just completed W3 and it's really not as bad as it first seems, the run seems to be over before you know it 😊 hope you feel better soon and good luck πŸƒπŸΌ

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Thanks for the encouragement

Oh yes give your bod a chance to recover so you're in good shape next time out

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Rest up.. feel better soon... the runs are always there:)

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Yeah extra rest day or will regret it, there's no hurry!

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