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Just back from W3R3. Some things I've noticed:

Legs are a lot less painful and feel back to normal within 20min of being back and having stretched.

Pace has picked up a lot! Watch is clocking my run segments at about 5:30/km. This isn't intentional, I'm just finding it more comfortable.

Lungs burn a wee bit more but overall fatigue has reduced greatly!

Recovery has sped up day to day. I did a 70km bike ride yesterday in 3h15min. My best effort. And I felt good enough to run today and successfully complete week3 with improved pace and breathing.

My weight is down from 128kg to 122kg in 4 weeks. Although it has stayed at 122 for 5 days now.

Amazed at how well my body is adapting to the running.

Bring on week 4!

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It's amazing to see the changes. Good for you!

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