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Really struggled with W6R2 last night. I’d expected it to be fine as it was ‘only’ 10 minutes and I’d done 20 last week. But a combination of a warm evening (highest temp I’d run in), and the route being more uphill than I’d anticipated, meant that I really suffered. Never mind! On to the next run tomorrow- looking forward to longer runs where I can find my (extremely sloooow) rhythm 🐌🐌🐌🐌

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Ang33333Graduate

I found the first two runs in week 6 difficult. Now I'm in week 7 and not stopping to walk at all its much better! I really don't like running in the heat either and I try to avoid hills.

So well done for completing run 2 and enjoy the longer running!

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57jas60Graduate

I’ve just done mine and found it hard in the heat without hills so well done you.

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RobW73Graduate

Hi Beth,

Sorry to hear about the bad one. I've not had one like that yet, but I do have a bit of a phobia about gradient...

You're right to approach it as you are, don't carry the burden of a bad outing into your next session.

Good luck.

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HoagyMGraduate

Well done for getting through it Beth, I remain in awe of all you outdoor types coping with weather variations and (especially) different gradients etc - the hardest I ever have is when I set a 5 deg incline on the treadmill :)

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BethMay in reply toHoagyM

Thank you 😊 completed W6R3 last night around the same route so have laid the demons to rest!

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