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Week 7 Run 3

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Nothing much to report!

Better than run 2 - where I gave up with 5mins left to run. A minute slower for the 5k than my Parkrun run 1 but running into a headwind on the way out and no other runners to spur me on so I think I can live with that!

Onwards to Parkrun on Saturday and Week 8 run 1 :-)

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Ripcurlrana71

Well done! My first Parkrun this sat for Week 9 Run 2. Haven’t managed to run 5k yet...

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pianoteacherGraduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71

Fab! Good Luck!

Don't worry about the distance - last week I included my warm up and down walks and will do the same this week. Just run your run, see how far you get then walk the rest x

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Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher

Thank you. That was my plan - but it’s supposed to be hot again this Saturday which I hate running in. 😫😫😫

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pianoteacherGraduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71

Oh... I'd better dig out some shorts :-)

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Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher

Ooo my legs are not ready for shorts yet! 🤦🏻‍♀️ X

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Dexy5Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71

I wore shorts yesterday because I thought if I’m going to be out there running I am going to try and get some colour too. But it does depend on the weather . I was glad I wore a hat yesterday too. ☀️

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pianoteacherGraduate in reply to Dexy5

Good Plan - I feel better with a tan :-) Worked all day yesterday so missed all the lovely sunshine :-(

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pianoteacherGraduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71

Haha! Not sure mine are - just old enough not to care 😂😂

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Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher

Like the attitude. Let the world see my knees! 🤗

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pianoteacherGraduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71

Oh yes!! Actually I think my ankles are as bad as my knees 😂

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Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher

😵 hadn’t even thought about my ankles!! 😬😬😬

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pianoteacherGraduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71

Sorry ....😂😂

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Ang33333Graduate

Well done. Am a run behind you now! Run 2 tonight. We're doing great!

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pianoteacherGraduate in reply to Ang33333

We are aren't we - Good Luck tonight!

Got a run ahead because I did 4 runs last week instead of my usual 3. Two whole days off now to recover for Parkrun :-)

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WhatsappGraduate

I left my first park run till a few weeks after I graduated, so well done to you for steaming ahead now. Just be mindful to run your own race; the flow of the other runners at the beginning does cause most people to run faster at the start as they get swept up in the vortex.

Also, I would say that if you are a competitive sort, you may be unhappy with the runners who are faster than you. Just remeber they have been running for a while and you are just starting out.

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pianoteacherGraduate in reply to Whatsapp

Thank you for the advice. I actually did it last week for my Week 7 run 1 and walked the first 5 mins and the last 2 and a half - really mindful that I don't want to get injured. Fortunately not bothered about the other runners just getting on with competing against myself. I think the main problem this week will be running comfortably for the 28 mins rather than going for a PB :-)

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