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Just completed week 8 run 2, despite being slow, and only running/plodding on a track, at nearly 62 I am nearly there, aiming to complete a week on Monday prior to going on holiday on the Wednesday. My calfs still hurt but I just get on with it and stretch after

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GhaghdogGraduate

Well done kaz. I am sure you will complete! 🤗

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kaz56Graduate in reply toGhaghdog

Thank you and yes I will

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AnnluciaGraduate

Well done

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kaz56Graduate in reply toAnnlucia

Thank you

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JaneMacK

Try magnesium oil spray to your sore calves, or take a magnesium supplement, or soak in a magnesium flake bath, or all three! I find them all useful for sore muscles. And running /plodding on a track is brilliant! Well done!

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kaz56Graduate in reply toJaneMacK

Many thanks for the advice will have to have a look for it

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Agelesslass

Well done

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kaz56Graduate in reply toAgelesslass

Thank you

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PatsladGraduate

Well done. Just finished week 8 run 1 and found it very hard. Didn’t think I would make it to the end. Struggled to get a rhythm going even though I am a jogger not a runner. But Laura got me through it. Thinking of leaving 2 days between runs to see if it makes it any easier.

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57jas60Graduate in reply toPatslad

Well done for not giving up. I didn’t complete my w8r1. Have had 2 days rest and am aiming for it tomorrow. Let’s hope this muggy weather clears away soon.

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Ang33333Graduate

You can do It!! Am one run in front of you but hope to graduate a week today. Keep going!

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