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I was ecstatic after completing my week 5 run 3 if 20 mins and thought week 6 run 1 with 2 breaks in it would be easy .

HOW WRONG !!! Really struggled through but did finish .

Yes I am still overweight and yes I did go to a birthday party for a few drinks the night before but wasn't expecting it to be so hard .

Hopefully next one will be easier lol.

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That one is notorious - you are by no means alone! Hang in there. 👍

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Congratulations on completing your longest workout to date.

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WenderwooGraduate

Yes, that run is notorious! Well done for getting through it 😁

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Jalapenolover101Graduate

Well done👏

It’s all long runs now, I actually liked the walking break, especially if it was on a hangover day🙃😉😆🌶

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thefxdlGraduate

Same here, I thought with breaks wk6 r1 would be easier, wrong!

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MagicmikeybGraduate

Just completed my w6r1 aswell and felt really sluggish and also found it more difficult. Dont know why. Just like you i didnt eat to healthly over the weekend.

Keep up the good work!

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I did this one earlier & yes, thought 'easy enough' afyer the 20.min run last time - but yes, it was tough - managed it so well done us 😁😁... bring on run 2 of the week. 🍀🍀🤞

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Cpop3Graduate

I thought it was just me! My legs felt like lead and I found it unbelievably hard. My pace was a lot slower than the previous run too - what’s going on?

I’d heard this happens too. I couldn’t think why but I wonder if it’s that people approach that run with less care. I didn’t get caught out but wondered why people do!

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Not too sure why ? But it did feel harder but at least I got it done. Hopefully run 2 tonight will be ok .

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It shows how much of running is mental! Enjoy R2!

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