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W8 R2 to do - after short break

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I did Week 8 R1 (28 mins) last week then had a week off (doing karate grading so needed my energy for that and the heat put me off running).

Did 25 mins yesterday - so much nicer now it’s cooled down. Should I go back up to my 28 mins tomorrow? (Fairly sure the answer is yes 😊)

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Yes! You have done it once already, I’m sure you’re ready!

And yes, it is so much nicer with the good weather! Good luck!

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Why not.

As stated in the guide to the plan, healthunlocked.com/couchto5... you lose no significant condition in the first two weeks of non running.

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SmilelikeImeanItGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks. I thought that should be the case.

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sTrongFuseGraduate

Just go for it. Worst that happens is that it ends up being a "practice" run.

What style/grade are you?

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SmilelikeImeanItGraduate

Shotokan and Goju-ryu based karate - brown belt now!

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