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Tried to do this 20 min run early as so humid . But my brain and or body could not run today . I think i went off too fast . Had to have 5 little walks ! ๐Ÿ™„ Will try again on Tues or may even repeat week . Feeling a bit deflated but the good news is its raining here !

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Just call it a practise run :-) It's so hot at the moment! I'm sure you'll crack it next time x

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51firstrunGraduate in reply to pianoteacher

Thank you ! I like that a 'practise run '.... yes i can put it down to experience .

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JohnTRGraduate

Sorry, missed this post yesterday. This doesn't tell you when people you are following post.

Well done, weather isn't really helping, I'm sure you'll crack it!

Didn't know you were running so couldn't shout support. But will next time.

Gonna try R2 tomorrow but it is mega hot here in Spain, so will be an early start.

You can do it!

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51firstrunGraduate in reply to JohnTR

I hope so . Take it steady tomorrow . We r are same run as i think i will repeat W5R2 and try R3 on Thurs . See how cool it is at 4.15 am( working at 6 )

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to 51firstrun

Got it wrong I've just done W5R1.

That hurt, the weeks rest hasn't helped my lungs and legs, although my Achilles seems ok with the insoles in my trainers, will know later I guess.

But I'm back in the game!

Note to self, loads of beer the night before running not a good idea. ๐Ÿ˜

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51firstrunGraduate in reply to JohnTR

No beer ! I know i feel it if i have some wine night before a run. Makes my legs heavy too . ๐Ÿ˜

I did repeat W5R2 today and it was really good ; just me and rabbits at 4.30 ๐Ÿ‡ So we are nearly on same runs again .๐Ÿ˜Š

Good that you got through W5R1 . And that insert works.

Which day are you doing W5R2 ?

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to 51firstrun

Hiya, looking to do W5R2 Thursday but not at 4:30 ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ˜ด.

But it will be nearer 7 as it gets very hot here very quickly.

The plan then is two days rest before the big W5R3 on Sunday before coming home on Monday.

Hope none of the rabbits got hurt, you got previous for shocking the wildlife into accidents! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿš˜๐Ÿฆ…

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51firstrunGraduate in reply to JohnTR

What do you think i am doing while running ? What with trying to remember to breathe and to go slowly i am a bit busy to abuse the wildlife ...they run away anyway because of the heavy breathing ๐Ÿ˜

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to 51firstrun

Well if you're anything like me they'll think a steam train is coming, I sound like an old puffer....

Cough cough wheeze!

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ˜ค

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A-n-d-r-e-a in reply to 51firstrun

How are you getting on? I did Week 5 Run 3 ok but struggling with week six . Have done runs 1 and 2 and run three is 25 mins- a huge challenge I think. Let me know if we are on the same page!!

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51firstrunGraduate in reply to A-n-d-r-e-a

I did W6R1 yesterday it was harder than i expected as so hot at 7.30 am Doing W6R 2 tomorrow very early so will let you know .

I expect to find R3 25 mins really hard ...i had to repeat some of W5 . We will see , i am not too worried if i can't do it first time .

When are you doing W6R3 ?

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A-n-d-r-e-a in reply to 51firstrun

Tonight I think. If not , tomorrow . Iโ€™ve been grandma for two days so am shattered. Up and down on my knees with a 16 month baby. I should do it tonight when itโ€™s cooler.

We shall see!

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51firstrunGraduate in reply to A-n-d-r-e-a

What lovely news a grandchild . ๐Ÿ˜€

Good luck later . Let me know how it goes . I did W6R2 this morning and it went well . But nervous about R3 !

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A-n-d-r-e-a in reply to 51firstrun

Ok... I did it!!! Left it until 730 before I went out so it was cool enough. Hard work though!!

Looks like itโ€™s all long runs from now on- week 7 - canโ€™t believe it!!

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