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First run of the week ‘my legs felt very heavy for some unknown reason and it did take a while to get better but having said that l didn’t give up which is the main thing and it was a great feeling to complete the 1st of the week thanks for all the support 😀👍

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I struggled today W2 R1 legs felt weak but tried my best to carry on, didn’t run full 90 seconds but did 2 thirds I think

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Oakbankcottage in reply toBexus

Well done it’s not easy to say the least 😀👍 l am sure it will get better 🤞good luck

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⭐️So good you stuck it out & had that great feeling of accomplishment! Well done!! Don’t forget to drink lots of water on both run & rest days. Often the cause of heaviness in the legs!! Keep to snail pace too. 🐌 💦

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Oakbankcottage in reply toAnnieapple

Thanks for the advice on water l haven’t been doing that 😬 👍

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Well done 👍😁

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Oakbankcottage in reply toWenderwoo

Thank you very much great support 😀👍

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Well done. Good achievement.

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