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Wk 5 challenging and rewarding

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HarrishawkGraduate
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After run 2 on Monday, my legs were feeling tired Tuesday, with run 3 due today (wed) I was imagining all sorts of ailments to put off the run this morning, my shins were a bit sore, my knees felt a bit painful. 😢😢

but suddenly instead of delaying for a few days, I decided to go for it,

I am so pleased I did. Soon after starting to run, my doubts faded along with my soreness. Whilst I won`t say it wasn't hard, I am so pleased to have completed run 3 wk 5. Even having to work a 9hr shift afterwards couldn't wipe the smile off my face 😊😊😊.

Might be a bit sore again tomorrow , but I don`t mind, it seems to wear off once you're up and about,

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Woo hoo that’s great to hear, well done for beating those gremlins, it just gets better from here on so keep it up and smile 😊 you deserve to be proud

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HarrishawkGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Thanks.

I took your advice..😊😊😊.

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RoadrunGraduate

Hi I am at exactly the same stage, R3 tomorrow but I have found this week such a struggle after the elation of last week?? It’s taken me 14 weeks to get to this due to life getting in the way. I take heart from your comments, thanks, and will keep going

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HarrishawkGraduate in reply to Roadrun

Hi Roadrun.

Good luck on run3, Keep going even if you have to slow down, you can do this.👍

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RoadrunGraduate in reply to Harrishawk

Thanks for encouragement completed, but not easy. Might repeat w6

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