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Week 8 run 3

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Having successfully competed run 1 and 2 of week 8 I seem to have hit a wall. Day before yesterday only 14 mins and today 21 mins.

It’s warmer granted but I went out early and I slowed down but mentally I just can’t finish! I’m so close to graduation but now stuck! Anyone got any advice? P

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Thank you that makes sense! I will give myself a couple of days off.

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Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on pacing, minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Can you speak aloud, clear, ungasping sentences as you run?.........if not, you are going too fast.

Enjoy your journey.

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Did 2 days off and today I managed the 28 mins again! Thanks so much for the tip. Worked a dream!

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