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Lessons learned from tonight's run . . . .

The first 8 minute run tonight went very well, possibly too well. I don't think I got my pace correct, making the second 8 minutes a lot tougher than I expected or wanted. I really felt it pulling my hamstrings and I was very happy to get the run over with.

With a 20 minute non stop run on Saturday to look forward to, I'm really going to make the most of the days rest.

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Well done! Yep, enjoy the rest, drink lots and be prepared for the best run yet! Good luck for Saturday!

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Julian1970Graduate in reply towyersmith

Thanks wyersmith.

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I completed W5R2 tonight too. The lovely cool of the evening and a steady run through the woods made it enjoyable, not easy but definately pleasurable. W5R3 on Saturday awaits but we can do it!!

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Julian1970Graduate in reply toChristianne57

Hope you Saturday run goes well - look forward to hearing about it.

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... and f course, use the rest day for some strength and stamina exercises too:) Well done you!

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wyersmithGraduate in reply toOldfloss

You’re such a slave driver... ;-)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply towyersmith

Yes..and that is why at 68 I am just starting my first HM training :) xxx

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and because I love you all :)

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Well done mate, I’m meant to be R3 today but have head cold..... taking some man up drugs and will prob give it a go later today!

Very well done for you tho 👍👍🏃‍♂️

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Julian1970Graduate in reply toLoungeLizaard

Well I hope you feel better and you're able to do your run, I'm just hoping my hams don't let me down tomorrow.

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