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Week 9 Run 1

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VisiononGraduate
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New route and lots of hills. Not sure how Strava tracks the elevation but that is not representative of the run I undertook this morning, presume it must be an average, the hills were a lot tougher than the elevation suggests... Went out at just after 7:00am this morning and it was humid already, I kept switching the side of the road I was running on to get as much shade as possible.

I have a feeling that the new trainers are working a treat as the achilles troubles have completely disappeared in my left leg and are diminishing in my right, also still doing the heel drops which stretch the calves out really nicely, especially immediately after a run.

I have loved the structure of this programme, only 2 runs left now before graduation, which is great news but quite sad at the same time. I am definitely going to and work my way up to 10 km, trouble is I don't know where I am going to find the extra time.

Hope everyone has a great run today. Cheers!

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Fabulous450Graduate

Aah Visionon what can I say? I haven’t done any stats, but your distance is phenomenal. You’re a natural and no more aches! Hey...you’ve got this! I’m sure that you’ll find the time for the next part of the journey too! Love it! ❤️

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VisiononGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

Thanks again, isn't it great when things all seem to be fitting into place and the aches and pains are going. Famous last words!

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_SimonT_Graduate

Awesome fast fun as always VO!

You are going like a train! Only 2 left until graduation!

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VisiononGraduate in reply to _SimonT_

Thanks Simon. Looking forward to my next run tomorrow morning. How are you getting on?

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_SimonT_Graduate in reply to Visionon

Too busy to post. Done 3 post grad runs. All ok. Usually very late - after 10pm. Can’t keep up with replies or other folks posts! Thanks!

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VisiononGraduate in reply to _SimonT_

That shows good commitment!

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