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Wk5, Run 1 Wow!

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After a 4 days not running, really didn’t want to go out this morning but once I was tying up my laces I felt more ready. Worried that I’d struggle, I actually found 3 x 5 min runs surprisingly ok. I’m definitely not going to look ahead at next run as I know they increase this week, will just do it and see what happens.

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You go girl ! Take it at your own pace - you’ll be fine x

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Thank you x

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You’re welcome !

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Well done! You're on it! Sometimes the longer brake regenerate muscles and improves the performance.

You don't need to look ahead just run when they are telling you to :P I usually check the intervals on the running day when I'm preparing/choosing route in my head ;) I don't heck further runs.

You are totally ready for it. 4 day break is not enough to loose what you've already built up. Enjoy your rest day and your next run!

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lucyray77

I’ve just completed Wk5 Run 1 too. I surprisingly managed it!! Yay, keep going...!

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Tracy2791 in reply tolucyray77

You too, run 2 on Wednesday...eek!

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