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W6R2 and just GAHHHH

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Firstly, congratulations to everyone whose still managing to go outside and run, no matter how early or how late you’re doing it. The fact that my car said 32 degrees as I drove to the gym made me think I was glad I decided not to go outside or even walk to the gym today.

I’m in the middle of my cool down right now and I’m annoyed. I feel like I could’ve given a lot more that run. Mentally, I was amazing, I got to the end of the first 10 minutes and couldn’t believe it was over, I wasn’t out of breath and tbh hardly breaking a sweat, which is crazy for me.

I did the 3 minute walk and then set off on the second block of 10. Now my knees were a little sore during the first 10 but I took it slow and felt really good. I set off for this 10 and accidentally hit emergency stop. Fuming. But no worries, I start again and get the treadmill back up to speed, and start running again. Nope, pain in my right leg, my knee hurts and I’m just gahhhh. I made it through the run anyways, taking it really slowly, and pushed through to the end. The pain went as I carried on, but still felt I could’ve given it more.

Luckily, I’ve got to get a very early train Thursday morning to go away for the weekend. I’m going to Glasgow to attend TRNSMT festival, and I come back late Saturday evening. Then Work Sunday morning! So next opportunity to run is Sunday afternoon, but we’ll see how I feel and it might wait until Monday. Hopefully give my legs a bit of time to rest.

Just feeling meh.

Happy Tuesday everyone x

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I have no experience on running on a treadmill, yes 32C is hot, that's 90 degrees in old money, wow, you are coming to Glasgow for the TRNSMT music festival, the max temperature in Glasgow is supposed to be 29C on Wednesday and Thursday but it's to get a bit lower by the time the festival starts, if it was as high as 29C at the festival, I am sure there would be many people fainting but hopefully it won't be as high as, I hope you enjoy the music and have fun at TRNSMT when you are there.

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Honestly so excited! We’re only going to the Friday :) but hoping it’s still sunny just maybe not quite as warm!

Thanks , I hope I enjoy it too. First visit to Scotland for me!

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ENJOY

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