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Ran outside for first time for a few years.

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Bladerunner2049Graduate
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Having graduated a month or so ago via an indoor thread mill and in prep for a future parkrun. I decided I’d have a go at running outside. First time in a few years.

That was bloody hard. I did manage to run for 28 mins but had to walk up the last hill for 5 mins. I hate hills. It was nearly 5k, about 4.5k I think.

Anyhow it was nice being out and I might try to do that once a week now with two runs in the gym. Maybe increase the incline on the mill.

Anyhow off to enjoy the rest of my Sunday.

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I’m full of admiration for anyone who runs on treadmills. Well done for getting outside, especially in winter. So glad you enjoyed your run - with a hill. Now you’ll have the added fun of searching out routes so you don’t end up running circles

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Tiger44342Graduate

Well done running outside is a totally different beast to a treadmill as the weather and the type of ground you run on all play a part in performance keep up the good work

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Buddy34Graduate

You should be really pleased being able to run 28 minutes in your first go outside.

Running outside maybe a bit harder as you are in charge of the pace.

Well done you 😊

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