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W6R1 - Hard going

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Hi everyone,

I wasn’t feeling it this morning, but knew I had to do it so off I went. I thought the first 5 min run would never end. Anyway, got through it and now feeling good, if a bit achy. Stretching done, and I have one of those massage sticks being delivered later - a new toy! Have a good day folks 👍😁

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pete1212 profile image
pete1212Graduate

Well done wenderwoo 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️getting closer to week 9 be there before you know it and more presents 🎁 😂

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to pete1212

I’m only doing it for the presents 😂😜

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DebstonGraduate

Well done Wenderwoo, you'll soon be leaving those walking intervals behind!

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to Debston

Don’t remind me 😆 Joking aside, I’m quite looking forward to that (famous last words......)

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DebstonGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

It astonished me that Run 3 was the easiest run of Week 6 - I found it much better than expected and was glad to see the back of the intervals! Not something I would ever have believed at the start of the programme... 😂

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JaccaGraduate

Well done Wenderwoo, you are doing brill. 🏃‍♀️

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2Tired2RunGraduate

Well done and I admire you for getting on and getting out there 👍plus a great pace and distance too. I've done the complete opposite today and rescheduled for tomorrow.... weather foul and too many things to get done today (I know, excuses excuses 😉). Looks like it will be a first treadmill joffle tomorrow as the weather looks even worse!!!🌧☔🌧

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WomangolferGraduate

Good on you for going when you didn’t feel it.

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pete1212Graduate

I am not looking forward to week six when there’s no so many walking breaks in between the runs gets harder end of week six 😱

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to pete1212

I’m trying not to think about it! But also looking forward to it in a weird way 😆

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pete1212Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo

The strange thing is I am think about week 6 still only in week 4 but want to a park run 🏃‍♂️🤔😂😱

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to pete1212

I do too, and I’ve seen people post about doing them even though they haven’t finished the plan yet. I think all levels of ability do them and part walk and part run. Go for it! 🏃🏽‍♂️

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JeffingSGGraduate in reply to pete1212

I did my first park run last Saturday and incorporated W4R3 then jeffre the rest. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to doing another. It doesn't matter if you walk, run or a mixture of the two. Everyone there is really encouraging and supportive of everyone. It's about getting out on the fresh air and keeping as fit as possible. Go for it. X

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pete1212Graduate in reply to JeffingSG

Week 4 r2 tomorrow depending on how I feel and weather conditions 😂 want to a park run but it might be dark time I finish 😂my 🏃‍♂️

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JeffingSGGraduate in reply to pete1212

You might surprise yourself. Just ignore those finishing it in 17 minutes cos it doesn't matter. Remember "your race your pace"

Well done and ooooo a new toy too 😊

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Buddy34Graduate

Great running Wenderwoo , even when you didn't feel like it then you get that great after run feeling. Well done you 😊😊

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EnxoGraduate

Well done! Superb effort!

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Well dine and that’s another run ticked off

New toys are great

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PortlandprincessGraduate

What massage gadget...love gadgets! Well done you.

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to Portlandprincess

It’s called a roller massage stick - a bit like a foam roller but on a smaller scale. It has handles at each end, and whirly wheel type thingys inbetween, and you run it up and down muscles, like your hamstrings, to help stretch them out. Can be very painful if you press too hard 😫

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pete1212Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo

Let us know if those massage sticks work wenderwoo

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

Yes to pete...let me know if it works please

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Sook2Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo

I’ve got one of those and it is great! Embrace the pain!

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GrannyhugsGraduate

Well done and enjoy relaxing with your new toy. Happy running

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51startingtorunGraduate

Well done ! I'm one run behind you and your posts help motivate me

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to 51startingtorun

Good to know, though I wasn't feeling very motivated this morning!

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Candy46

Well done on getting out there.....especially if you weren’t feeling it ❤️❤️ How are you getting on with your new trainers Wenderwoo? I still need to get some.....Cx

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to Candy46

They’re good, though I haven’t worn them for the last 2 runs. Where I run tends to flood so Friday I decided to wear my old shoes, and I’m glad I did as was running through some very deep puddles! I ended up squelching home, and it wasn’t much better today 💦😁

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Well done, it will get easier... honest! 🙈🤣

Enjoy the stick, about to start my nightly routine with mine! 👍🏻

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

What do you do?

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

Every night, calves, shins, hamstrings, IT band (that one is tricky and requires some contortions) even if I only do a couple of minutes its pretty much every day and longer on days with harder workouts 👍🏻

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JeffingSGGraduate

Well done on pushing through it.

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Yogibear012

Your doing great! Go you!!

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Yogibear012

Your doing great! Go you!!

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BlackCat21Graduate

Well done you! We’re right behind you!

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RunawayBettyGraduate

Well done on going out there when you didn't feel motivated! 👍 Enjoy your new toy!

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Narutorun

Whoop well done

Shepsbird profile image
ShepsbirdGraduate

Good work!!!!!! 👍

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

You are inching closer to the goal now!! Exciting! Keep it slow 🐌 until you get towards the end of the run & you will enjoy it more.

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ThisoneistryingGraduate

Well done x

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