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W5R2 again. No pain this time!

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After having pain on my cool down walk last time I decided to take an extra day’s rest n repeat the same run. I figured having an interval where I could see if the pain came back was better than doing a full 20 minute run. Happily the pain did not return, though my legs felt heavy despite my usual amount of hydration n I had jellylegs after the second run. Anyway, I did it n stayed pain free so onwards to the big 20 minute run on Saturday 😃

It’s not a great photo but it’s lovely to see the blossom appearing on the bushes and trees now 😊

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Maddee_6333Graduate

Yay for no pain. Sounds like you chose to do exactly the right thing 👍

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to Maddee_6333

Yes, I’m very happy it didn’t reappear!

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TailChaserGraduate

Good idea Jill, we get all sorts of twinges that come and go. It’s amazing how much you learn to listen to your body as the runs go by. Good luck for Saturday, I’m sure you’ll be fine 👍👍👍

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to TailChaser

Thanks! I’m actually excited for Run 3, can’t quite believe I’m saying that but I am! 😂

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TailChaserGraduate in reply to SeeJillRun

Oooh, you’re a runner all right! Good for you! You do get a real buzz out of it once you’ve completed it 🐝😁

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to TailChaser

It’s funny, I was walking around with a big smile earlier n caught myself wondering why. Then I realised it’s cos I was running today! 😁🏃‍♀️

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TailChaserGraduate in reply to SeeJillRun

Fantastic!

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DiscoRunnerGraduate

Brilliant - so good! Best of everything for Saturday’s run!

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to DiscoRunner

Thank you! 😃

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Well done you ⭐️ Good to be making the most of the weather !

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to ButtercupKid

Thanks! My own panic moth made an appearance during my run, flittering about telling me my leg would hurt again. Happily it flew away in the interval walk.

Yes the weather was still ok, cool n a bit misty but the birds were singing to accompany me 🐦

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to SeeJillRun

Lovely ! Keep squashing that moth 😄

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to ButtercupKid

Always!

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Wimborne

Great news. So glad it settled down quickly. Happy running. 🏃🏼‍♀️😀

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to Wimborne

Thanks, me too! 😊

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RunRunRun13Graduate

Well done ! The extra rest day must of helped you....so glad it wasn’t hurting. Did you try out any of your new running bits ? Good luck for the 20 mins run and you will be fine, I was surprised how much better it was than I thought it would be 🏃‍♀️

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to RunRunRun13

Thanks and yes, it was a relief when it didn’t hurt. I tried the running belt out today. It was just the right size for the few bits I take with me (lipsalve, inhaler, tissues, pack of emergency raisins n my house key) plus my phone. But I did find it a bit fiddly when I needed to adjust the volume on my music n wanted to take a photo so may just pop the phone in my pocket in future. If you’re not someone who faffs with your phone a lot like me then it’s spot on though 😁

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RunRunRun13Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun

I love the thought of emergency raisins, if I could fit a cake in that would be perfect 😂

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to RunRunRun13

😂😂😂 They’re for if my blood sugar drops, it does that sometimes 🙄. Cake would be preferable though! 🍰

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RunRunRun13Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun

I did think that after I replied...good to be prepared (just in case).

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CatMo13Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun

What a perfect running path! Most headphones you can adjust the volume from the wire near your ear/mouth ?

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to CatMo13

Sadly not with mine. Maybe I should invest in some that do that. I hadn’t thought of it till you mentioned it, thanks!

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Buddy34Graduate

Great run , good luck for wk5r3. Your photo just makes me want to run on it 😂

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SeeJillRunGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thanks, I’m looking forward to it 😃 I love to run on it too, even more so now it’s mostly running 🏃‍♀️

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