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W5R1 Delayed

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Was hoping to start W5R1 Thursday but feel I'm having to delay it due to painful left Achilles heel after W4R3.

As much as I'm disappointed I feel I need to rest it a bit longer until Tuesday of next week, maybe.

Lots of ice, anti imflammatories and rest.

Disappointed but feeling sensible. 🙁

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51firstrunGraduate

That is very sensible !

Think of me tomorrow ,trying w5r1. I hope to get out 5.30-6am to avoid heat ! I will get back to you . Take it easy

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to 51firstrun

Will be shouting encouragement! 😃

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51firstrunGraduate in reply to JohnTR

I heard you 😀 ...it must help coz i did it and i ENJOYED it . Really lovely still morning on trail by river. I even had enough breath to say hello and how are you to lady dog walker i see everytime . How is your foot feeling ?

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to 51firstrun

Well done, enough breath to chat? Not working hard enough! Lol, I'm joking, that's brilliant. 😁

Ankle still a little sore but getting easier.

Still aiming for Tuesday, will be back in Spain, which is much more motivating, but won't be running if it's not right. You'll be on W6 by then, hope you don't forget us poor W5s, 😥.

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51firstrunGraduate in reply to JohnTR

Yes i cld speak LOL ! I doubt i will b on W6 by Tues , W5R3 intimidating ....plus W5R2 to do first.

I can't tell what a run is going 2 b like until i'm doing it . So cld go either way .But i am not in a hurry ; if i have to repeat a run or 2 ...no worries.

Spain sounds good , take it easy . Keep chatting ; the support really does help . ☺

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to 51firstrun

I can become nag, so watch out.

There's no point in hurrying, I'm not, just hate injuries. I've bought some heel supports to help Achilles, so will wait and see.

I was under the impression that each run of W5 was just a repeat like previous weeks, got quite a shock when I looked ahead, OMG!

Will keep chatting don't worry, it really does help to have someone at the same stage to have banter with. 😀

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51firstrunGraduate in reply to JohnTR

Oh dear ...shock horror ! W5 is different 😁

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ToughBean

Im also on the IC, was just about to start week 8 and was doing great...

so I feel you! Get well soon!

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to ToughBean

Was getting into a groove, but hey ho, a weeks rest hopefully can start W5.

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