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Just done W6 run 2 and it was hard!! Don’t know why, I’ve done longer and been good about rest days, but it was a real push and now I feel wheezy and weary. Maybe I am starting a cold:-(( Defnitely need motivating, this is the first time it’s been so hard.

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Well.... no one said it was going to be easy! 😉

But seriously. You might just be a bit tired. I found w6 and 7 the hardest I would say. It's just the change from intervals to straight runs. It takes some getting used to.

You are doing fantastic though and you've been doing great. Don't let the gremlins get to you now! 👍😊

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SusieHicksGraduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Thankyou! I’m not giving up :-)

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misswobbleGraduate

The started week 6

It’s the hardest week. You can do it though don’t worry

Hang in there. Slow and steady. Easy does it 💪👍🙂

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SusieHicksGraduate in reply to misswobble

Thankyou ! Definitely the hardest so far. Fingers crossed for run 3 !!

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sigasigaGraduate

I'm sure we all have days when it doesn't go so well - I know I do anyway. Just feel happy you did it - well done!

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SusieHicksGraduate in reply to sigasiga

Thankyou! Feeling a little more mellow now, and more optimistic :-)

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BuffMummy

Your doing well SusieHicks, keep it up. One day at a time 🙂

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SusieHicksGraduate in reply to BuffMummy

Thankyou :-))

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Lillybeth30minsGraduate

Well done on getting so far! You sound determined to carry on which is 👍. It could just be something as simple as you weren’t as hydrated as usual... or maybe you started off a bit quick. Anyway, don’t get hung up on it, it’s just one run... and I’ll bet your next one is fabulous! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Liz x

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SusieHicksGraduate in reply to Lillybeth30mins

Thankyou! It’s a beautiful day and I’m wondering about trying today, but probably shouldn’t. But Thursday and Friday are way too busy, so maybe, if I go very (!) slowly ...,

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Lillybeth30minsGraduate

My advice would be not on consecutive days... why risk it?? The runs will still be there at the weekend, and, your body will be more refreshed for it.

Liz x

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SusieHicksGraduate in reply to Lillybeth30mins

Hi Lillybeth, I decided to do it ( UCL a beautiful day) and stop if it was too much. Just done 25 minutes plus an extra 5 at the end ( downhill) just for fun. The first 10 were really tough and I nearly gave up, but after that it got much better and I found I could keep going ( to my surprise!). 2 days rest now:-)) But feeling chuffed!! :-)

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alikayVGraduate in reply to SusieHicks

👏👏👏👏👏

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