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Determination is my motivation

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Running_GiraffeGraduate
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I completed week 8 on the 28th of March, I was so close to graduating and unfortunately let work and professional development get in the way, I was too tired to run and my mind just couldn't bare the thought of it.

I went out tonight for my first run since, I didn't use the app or follow a plan. I put on Strava and managed to run for 17 minutes with three 30 second breaks.

I'm now debating starting again from week 5 as this seem to be were my fitness levels are at or just continue running freely until I reach that 30 minute goal.

What would you do?

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MarkyDGraduate

I’d start at Week 5. Makes sense to aim for 30 minutes in a structured way.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Structure is your friend.............. random running often leads to the injury couch.

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