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Took Ripcurlrana71 's suggestion from a while back and used wk1r1 as an interval session running flat out on the run sections and slow jog on walk sections. Was really good fun and made the time pass quickly. Only 20 mins running time but sweating like a sweaty thing by the end! And it was nice hearing old MJ's dulcet tones 😊🏃‍♀️

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Jay66UKGraduate

How things progress. I barely managed that first run and was determined not to be beaten. And now we’re looking at it as an opportunity to jog/sprint!

Well done, do you know how far you travelled?

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SaartjieGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

About 2.8k so not far. Tbh could probably have been ok to jog the warm up and cool down for extra time but wanted a quick run anyway.

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Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Saartjie

Hmm and I’m slower than you. And have to do a 2.5k tomorrow...

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SaartjieGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

You'll be fine. It's only your usual half way point!

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Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Saartjie

Seriously considering doing intervals. I can not believe this. What have you people done to me?!

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SaartjieGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

Haha! I blame Alka 😂

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mountaindreamerGraduate

Good effort! I’m hoping to try the speed podcast this week, but this idea sounds good too. 😃❤️

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SaartjieGraduate in reply to mountaindreamer

Am scared of that podcast after what everyone has said!

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mountaindreamerGraduate in reply to Saartjie

Have to admit I’m waiting to get over a cold before trying it... Think I need to be feeling fit before giving that one a go from the comments!! 😂

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SaartjieGraduate in reply to mountaindreamer

You could try the above one...was short enough to be fun 😊

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CrittermadGraduate in reply to Saartjie

I think I’m going to try that next! Sold!!

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SaartjieGraduate in reply to Crittermad

Much easier than running 5k I promise!

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Fabulous450Graduate

Yaaaay....back with our MJ! Well done you! ❤️

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David_G

That sounds like a great idea! I think I’ll have a go myself a bit later on 😀🙂👍

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_SimonT_Graduate

Sounds exhausting! Not sure I could manage that. Well done!

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SaartjieGraduate in reply to _SimonT_

Course you could...you're super speedy anyway. You're only pushing the speed for 1 minute and that doesn't feel anywhere near as long as in week one!

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_SimonT_Graduate in reply to Saartjie

I charged for a segment in Strava tonight and that was 1min 18 secs. Not sure I could have gone again after a minute!

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SaartjieGraduate in reply to _SimonT_

The rest is 90s so it's a bit longer to recover...

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Ripcurlrana71

Hard work right?? But yes does throw another way in for doing intervals! Brilliant!! 💪🏼💪🏼

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QueenTeaGraduate

That is such a good idea - will remember that for when I can finally run again. I was always a fan of Laura - might try MJ next time around. ☺

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southlundonGraduate

This is a great idea! :D

Another thing learnt. I'll give it a go. 👍

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