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Week 5 begins

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Just back from completing week 5 run 1. Running slightly less than last week. But doing longer stints.

Not a lot to say really. It was an average run. Ok. Not the slowest but not the fastest...

Next run is a big step up. So roll on run 2. On a lighter note, as I’m walking up the road to my home at the end of the session. Home Sweet Home by Motley Crue comes on... Thought that was quite apt...

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You're just about half way to the podium. 😃😃😃

Keep on as you are and you'll get there with ease. I wouldn't get too bothered with stats, especially on the longer runs. Speed or distance covered are not as important as running for full 20 mins, 25 mins etc. Some people get a little disappointed if the stats suggest "a bad" run, but any run is a good run.

It's funny how some songs take on new or more relevant meaning. Nice though 🎼🎸🥁🎹

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