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WeavilGraduate
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Anyone got opinions on choosing a route to run? I'm doing the same 3 mile (plenty of walking at the end) route as I can see each run how much I improve. It's a mix of gravel, grass and tarmac and some hills. Not making life easy for myself...

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Hey Weavil may sound silly but have you tried to reverse the route start where you finish and take it from there 👍

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Good idea. I have give it a try. Cheers.

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Speedy60Graduate

I kept pretty much to the same route until I graduated, but my choice entirely, as it is yours. The only thing I'd caution against is suddenly taking on hills you're not used to - they're a real killer!

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misswobbleGraduate

Keep changing routes so you don’t get bored. Fan out and back in all directions from your home. Or take the car or public transport to somewhere new

I integrate runs with shopping and errands I have got to know my area like the back of my hand 😁.

I use goodrunguide for sussing runs beforehand but Google map is a good help too. Goodrunguide has the footpaths shown which is dead handy

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