That was like running through treacle - Couch to 5K

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That was like running through treacle

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AntmusicGraduate
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Wk 4 run 3 the hardest since I started, no idea why. But not unpleasant, just tough.

But it is done though so bring on Wk 5 - and no more treacle please.

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Slow and steady... well done... We have had all sorts on here... treacle. leaden legs.. concrete feet and soggy semolina! You will get through this :)

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Thanks, I guess you just have to accept the way it is and just carry on anyway. I ran on Monday night and felt great though, not sure why it was a struggle today. The mysteries of running...:-)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Antmusic

Just life and the fact that we are all unique wonderful humans...not machines:)

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Sleep, hydration, fuelling, weather, time of day...........

Who knows, but you did it!

Well done.

You toughed it through treacle. Well done. Lets hope there's no more struggling with syrup....

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