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Extreme heat today Week 6 Run 1

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Found this fairly challenging in the heat. But so glad to have done this. It was surprisingly hard after the long run of W5r3. Sure the heat was affecting me. Need to keep negative thoughts at bay. To take up running at 66 is an achievement.

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

Enjoy your journey.

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Tasha99Graduate

Fantastic. Well done 💪🏽

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