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AshleevGraduate
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Done. But more challenging than expected. I'd read all the advice on here about it being a surprisingly challenging one after the 20 minutes, so allowed myself a second rest day before giving it a shot. I tried to go slow, but my Fitbit says my first 2km were faster than my usual pace, so it's unsurprising that I felt tired before the final run.

That said, the one minute to go message on the final run was welcome, and I put whatever go I had left in me into picking up the pace, and actually felt really good for it!

Good stretch and a hot shower, and only two runs to go before I treat myself to new trainers and maybe a few other bits too!

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This run was definitely my nemisis! I was shocked by it to be honest! Well done! 👏👏👏

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Mine too, I hated it and frankly all of W6, so well done for getting it done....👍

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I'm sure week 6 is designed to make you realise how much you love* running without walking intervals!

*ok, maybe prefer ...

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I think prefer.... is definitely the word👍

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Running retail... wow... well done you !!!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Well done😊...try going slower at the start of your run, it makes a difference.x

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