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W8R3. A toughie!

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I was actually looking forward to today’s run. I’d had 2 rest days, went swimming yesterday, drank gallons of water, pasta for tea. I was ready. I was raring to go!

But the weather had other ideas. It was HOT! Instead of my normal route, I had to stick to sheltered areas and when out in the open make sure I was running in the right direction to catch what little breeze there was.

It was my slowest run yet but I still did it, just!

And a run is a run right?! 👍

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Flukioni

It is indeed. The weather recently hasn't made it easy to start this program. My next run is W8R2 and have decided either mornings or late evening at best as early, mid, late afternoons are hardcore.

Just remember; No matter how slow you run, you're still lapping everybody on the couch!

3 runs left. Good Luck

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SandieFGraduate in reply toFlukioni

Thank you. Just praying for cooler weather (never thought I’d say that haha) for W9 🙏

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Absolutely right. And it wasn't easy today, but you still completed it.

We all love the enjoyable, carefree runs where everything is easy, but it is those tough runs where we struggle - the ones where we could so easily give but don't - where we find that inner resolve and just keep on going regardless; well those are the ones for which we should be most proud.

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SandieFGraduate in reply toWhatsapp

Your right. Thank you 😊

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I'm just back from Spain which was hotter but not humid. It's the humidity back here that's the killer.

Well done you for toughing it out, hon.

I'm going to do my remaining runs either daft early or at dusk. Head torch at the ready.

Cmon hon. We're nearly there. Only three more till Cake Time!! 👍👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️❤❤

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SandieFGraduate in reply tosallenson

Ooo cake!!! Oh I’ll be there, hot, humid or torrential rain 💪😂.

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