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W6R2 complete - things I learned along the way

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So after a dismal time on W6R1 i had hit a wall.... But posts from Jay66UK & Pancakes gave me the push I needed to not give up. I am just back from W6R2, I'm not enjoying any kind of high, I really had to grind for that last 5 mins but here's a few things I learned:

A steak slice and bottle of Lucozade do not a good pre run meal make

The sun brings out all the people on the canal path... Makes it a bit more challenging maintaining a steady pace. Plus one feels obliged to look the part of a runner and not like a carrier bag being blown along in a strong breeze

In Falkirk today there is an oddly high number of older bald headed men driving around in BMW Z3s with the top down

A friend of mine who runs suggests doubling your hydration routine on rest days, I think I need to start doing that

Lastly, if you've gotten this far down my inane drivel, I learned that even when I think I can't do it.... Actually I can

Happy trails all 😁😁

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FlaraflarkinGraduate

Well done! Won't be long until your shiny Graduation badge is reflecting off the heads of those bald BMW drivers! ⭐️🌞

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gwrunner18Graduate

Nice bit of humour 🀣

Love the comments about the steak slice and the carrier bag that’s exactly how I feel

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Dexy5Graduate

Well Done, keep it up. Have you considered that it may have been the same men who kept driving past to see this amazing tornado?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done you... hydrate well as normal every day... check out Realfoodieclub 's post :)

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A great run and a great post.. relax and enjoy these longer runs:)

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scalmac

Thanks everyone.....given the last year or two that have been a little bumpy it's lovely to have a feeling of being in a 'team' again....

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Ripcurlrana71

Made me smile 😊 Well done!

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oldwheezer69Graduate

Looking like a carrier bag....! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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sallensonGraduate

Well done you! Lovely post with plenty of wisdom u underneath the humour.

I'm a carrier bag! Love it!!

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