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No energy for the start of week 7

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Dar39Graduate
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After completing week 6, I was looking forward to the 25 min runs of week 7. The problem is that I’ve failed twice now to complete 25 mins. There doesn’t seem to be any energy in my legs. Have done 2x 2 mile runs since. Having 2 days break then trying again.

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SlowLoris

You'll find the problem is in your head not your legs. Start off a bit slower next time. You can always finish strong if there's something left in the tank near the end.

Whenever it gets hard just slow down a bit. Don't expect these final three weeks to be easy. They are not. You've done the hard work and preparation though so the rest is achievable.

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Dar39Graduate in reply to SlowLoris

Yeah the thought had crossed my mind that it was my head not my legs but I think it’s a bit of both. I know the last weeks are achievable. Thanks for the help.

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SueAppleRunGraduate

We have just finished week 7 and it’s really tough, our legs wanted to walk and our heads said walk but it is doable

if you keep getting out there and starting it’s never a fail just do what you can until you can do it all and be proud you’ve done so much already

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