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Today I did week 6 run 1, after my 20 min high on Friday I was feeling ok, but this mornings run was the hardest yet. I had to dig deep and everything hurt. I swore at jo when she said the last run would be a doddle. It was awful, but I dug deep and did it. Was slower than last week but at least I am keeping up.

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Really well done! It's a tough old run that makes us dig deep and swear at Jo, and you just did it 🙂 Rest well!

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rolysmateGraduate

Yes this seems to be a tricky little run that catches many out after the euphoria of w5r3, well done and it's onwards and upwards

Its a feisty one this one and I messed it up first time around...so well done you for getting through it.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Start slow and then slow up some more.. these weeks can present a challenge if you let them.. just know you are ready for them and you can do them :)

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Richard7Graduate

Same here w6r1 this morning - same problem - didn’t swear at Sarah though! For me I think the issue was speed - too fast! Roll on Wednesday

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FlossnCharlieGraduate in reply toRichard7

I think my problem was doing three runs, could have carried on after the 8 mins but walking for 3 mins I just struggled starting again

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Sadie-runsGraduate in reply toFlossnCharlie

I had exactly the same experience. Meh. Intervals. Meh. Why so hard?!?! But you know, you did it. You dug deep and you did it, and for that you should be jolly proud of yourself.

Don't sweat it - you did it, and it's done!

And if it's any consolation, I found the 25 min run at the end of the week fine.

😘

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FlossnCharlieGraduate in reply toSadie-runs

Thank you

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