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First run after graduation

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ElbeGraduate
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Wow so enjoyed my run today. Just ran for 35 minutes!!! Can’t believe I did it.

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TrioletteGraduate

Wow, that's amazing! Well done. Are you running faster or have you kept the pre-grad pace?

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ElbeGraduate in reply to Triolette

I felt I ran a bit faster today. Runners were running past me on my route. But they like like they’re part of athletic club. My distance showed 4.67 on my fitbit. But I don’t know if it’s accurate. So not quite doing 5k. How are you doing?

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TrioletteGraduate in reply to Elbe

Well I completed W8R3 this morning. Most exhilerating part was being able to speed up in the last minute. I have NEVER been able to do that! 😃

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ElbeGraduate in reply to Triolette

Well done. It’s feels so good being able to do it 😀

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great run... just keep the 10% rule in mind and you’re good.

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ElbeGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thankyou for your support😀

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TrioletteGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Um, what is the 10% rule?

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Triolette

To only add 10% of your total distance/duration a week.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Doesn’t it feel great flying solo! You’re a runner and you can do what you want! 👏👏👏

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SonziGraduate

Fantastic, well done!

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