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Wk4 Run1 done with the help of my 70s/80s playlist :)

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Just done run 1 of week 4 and it went well! Going at a slower pace with shorter strides, on the advice of kind members of this forum and the Japanese slow running video, which was really helpful. Although I can't shake the feeling that I'm cheating a bit, and it's not 'proper' running! Anyway, Jo Whiley keeps telling me that all that's needed is a light jog, so it must be OK. My knees are feeling better too, thanks to strengthening exercises and warming up beforehand.

The playlist that I made for myself on Spotify really helps me keep going, and I've found that music with a steady gentle rhythm works better than thumping rock tracks. Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics and Soft Cell's Tainted Love are really good!

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I loved the Soft Cell version. I have the original version by Gloria Jones on vinyl 😁

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Well done, I just did my W4R1 and downloading Spotify made a huge difference 🏃‍♀️😁

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