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So hard in heat and wind

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AJ77
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Yesterday i did w7r1 and it was really really hard. It was hot but also very windy. The second half of the run was jogging into the wind. It was such a struggle and i was bright red by the end of it! Run done though but only just! R2 tomorrow. I am hoping there will be no wind!

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BriC18

A tip from my cycling days was start off into the wind and enjoy the tailwind coming back, it's surprising how the wind helps/hinders. With gusts forecast for up to 60mph today be careful out there

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AJ77 in reply to BriC18

Defo a good idea thanks!

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Ex-NonRunner19Graduate

Wind is very hard to deal with but it’s done👍🏻 ... and today is even windier, def not a running day! 💨

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AJ77 in reply to Ex-NonRunner19

And torrential rain and just about to do the school run 😣🌧☔

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