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W7R1 and first setback

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Up at 6:15 this morning, did my stretches, was ready for a 25 minute run. But although I was active for the whole 35 mins, (a) I chose to run on the softer ground of a park, not realising that it also a football pitch, and therefore a quagmire (b) my breathing wasn't good (c) it was drizzling and windy, and (d) I don't think my mental side was in the groove. So I spent about a quarter of the time walking, and I was back in the car before the 5mins cooldown was up.

Think I might have to do this one again....

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Sometimes it just doesn’t work out right, does it?! Have a rest day - it wasn’t a total fail - you got out there, and you learned a lot. Including that it’s harder running on grass - quagmire or no! Next time! And take it nice and slow.

The great thing is that we can all do this at our own pace and that tomorrow is always a new day, with an opportunity to move on without any worries about what happened yesterday! Good luck!

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As the saying goes,you still did more than those sitting on the couch.

A bad run really sucks.... but you know you've got a better run ahead now.

I'm trying to stick to grass as much as I can for less impact,but it's just muddy and slippy... not easy.

Don't be disheartened. Look how far you've come.

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Thanks. I hope all is going well with you!

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All good thanks.

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