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W7R1: 25 minutes and a hill

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Set off early this morning to avoid the heat but had to change my route at the last minute. As I got to the edge of the wooded area that is usually part of my warm up walk, there was a dodgy looking man lurking - probably totally innocent - but as there was no one else around I turned back and went the other way which is more in the open.

Only downside is that this route contains a very steep hill exactly half way through the run -but with screaming calves (presumably lactic acid??) and much panting, I just about made it to the top and the remainder of the run seemed fine. Think I will adopt this new route as I should be able to monitor my improvement in tackling the hill.

Aforementioned man had disappeared when I emerged out of the wooded area at the other side so no doubt he was innocently enjoying the quiet of a warm summer morning 😯. Over active imagination maybe?

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Very well done you, for the hill and for avoiding one of Irishprincess 's possible axe murderers too!

Slow and steady into these lovely longer runs.. you are doing great!

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BeanjoGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks Oldfloss 😊

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Nope, safety first Beanjo! I would do the same! Good for you for tackling the hill so well! Well done you! ❤️

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BeanjoGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

Thanks Fabulous 450

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to Beanjo

Keep going Beanjo! You’re doing brilliantly!!! W7! Wow it’s not long before we’ll be preparing the podium for yet another celebration! You’re a star!! ❤️

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