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W8,R1- those extra 3mins!!!

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PVH1Graduate
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Yayyyy R1 completed but dammmn who knew an extra 3mins would make such a difference! I really felt it even with me slowing the pace down. I gave myself 2 days rest again however I've eaten way too many chocs over Easter and I could feel it.

I read something about wearing the appropriate clothing depending on the weather? I have the all the proper gear and usually wear leggings, vest sports bra (of course) and a long sleeve zip top however I get really hot and could quite happily run just in the vest and leggings but should I? I run in the evenings.

Anyway 28mins non stop, I did it!

Hope everyone is still loving running! x

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Great job... tough run, tougher runner!

The rule of thumb is to dress for 10 degrees warmer than it is (20 if you think in Fahrenheit like me) so recently it’s certainly as little as possible/legal.

Enjoy that run 2.

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TFG89

There we’re people out running on my run tonight in just shorts and sports bras and men in just shorts and a vest T-shirt and I live in a very family oriented neighbourhood so I don’t see why not!

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RunningChocoholicGraduate

Hi, like you I find I heat up really quickly, even more so with the longer runs, so now i just wear leggings and a long vest top (plus the obligatory sports bra!). Only when it’s 2-3 degrees or lower would I opt for my long sleeve running top but even then after 15-20 minutes I’m regretting it and rolling up the sleeves! Good luck with W8 🏃‍♀️👍🏻 x

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Julia187Graduate

I’ve run a couple of times over the weekend in shorts and vest top (plus sports bra), I heat up quickly and it was so much more comfortable than my long running leggings and top 😊

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