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W9R2 Doom and Gloom

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After what seemed like great advancement running on treadmill on holiday cruise, first day back on the road hit a "brick wall" at 8 minutes and had to stop.

No energy, couldn't get my breath nor rhythm.

Not looking for excuses but picked up "cruise cough" on holiday and have a bit of a tight chest.

So disappointed.

☹☹☹

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Boooo John, what a shame, but you’ll be back on form before you know it. My last run (W8R2) was hideous. I didn’t walk, but I certainly felt like it in the first 7 minutes. I’d hiked nearly 4 hours up a mountain the previous day and really should have had an extra rest day. But no. 🙄

Good luck next time out - you’ll smash it I’m sure! 💪🏻

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

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telford_mikeGraduate

That’s a shame John, are you sure you’re not going a bit too fast? Anyhow, good luck with the next go!

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to telford_mike

I was extremely slow....I'll crack it, just not today 😀

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TkayeGraduate

Everyone has a rubbish run from time to time, your tight chest won’t have helped. You got out there and that’s better than not having a go, be better next time!

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to Tkaye

Very chesty at the moment....will try again tomorrow.

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FlaraflarkinGraduate

Oh John, you did great on your hols ~ hold onto that, and try not to be too disappointed about today's run 😊 Take care of that chest as well, you will ease yourself back in to those runs in no time 👊😊

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JohnTRGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin

Stop being nice to me, I'm not used to it! 😂

Chest always a bit dodgy after a cruise, I think it's living with constant air conditioning for two weeks. Going to Vick the soles of my feet, seems to clear it. 😀

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lexiemcdGraduate

Give your body a chance to recover from the cough. A couple of days looking after yourself can make a huge difference. Take care

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FlaraflarkinGraduate

🤣🤣 it's be nice to John day!! I know ~ so out of character for me! 🤣 Good luck with the Vicks 😊

JohnTR profile image
JohnTRGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin

In the words of Mrs Brown...."that's nice"

😂😂😂

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to JohnTR

😱😱😱😂😂😂

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