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Hi there. I finished WK3 last Wednesday and then on Friday and Sat I completed the 2 day Berwickshire Coastal walk. I took a recovery day from that today and am aiming to start WK4 in the morning. Am a bit worried I will have lost momentum. Any pointers please?

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Not at all. You're probably better prepared for Week 4 now than I was.

You're unlikely to lose any momentum with less than two weeks of a break, especially as you've been active in the interim.

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Thanks for the encouragement. Trainers on then, eh?! 🙂

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No excuses. 😜

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Wow- walk sounds amazing and you will def be ready for week four. Enjoy!

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My best run so far (the "dreaded" W5R3, believe it or not!) was after an extra rest day. It sounds like you'll be better prepared than ever! Enjoy!

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I managed pretty easily as my pace was super slow- I go slower than the old dude in the slow running video.

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Hello again. I completed WK4 and am using the slow jogging approach. My pace is between 13-14/ml. Is that too slow?

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nowsterGraduate in reply toTigerbear1

Not at all. Don't think "slow". A comfortable jog is better for you in the long term than flogging yourself silly.

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