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W7R3 - Stitch

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Done!!!! A bit better than W7r2 so I’m happy. Two days rest really paid off and did my legs the world of good!

I’ve started getting a stitch about half way on the last few runs so I’m going to focus on my breathing for W8 and hope the additional 3 minutes isn’t too hard to handle! Also think I could still slow down a bit. The stat inc. warm up/cool down walks so my Avg Pace is in the 6/km ....

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Well done.

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

Slowing down to the recommended easy conversational pace makes it more achievable and for most, more enjoyable.

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