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Hiya,

W3R2 did not exactly go as wished. I think that for starters I started too fast. I sometimes forget how 'fast' my regular running pace is, going faster than is good for me. But second of all I was very quickly out of breath. Right before I went for my run, I had a video call with a colleague and I had to explain something. I talked non-stop for 30 minutes and went on my run after. I think I was already sort of out of breath because of the talking if that is possible.

Anyhow it made for a rather difficult run. Luckily the weather worked along. Grey and dreary, but dry and windless. I do hope my next run will be a bit better...

Cheers, Evy

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CI578Graduate

Don't be down hearted and we all get a run that feels extra hard. Least you have done it and move on to the next. Good luck in your next run 👍👍👍

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scubasmiff

Nothing worthwhile is ever easy, if it was then there wouldn't be that wonderful sense of achievement for pushing yourself and completing another run :-)

in reply to scubasmiff

For me it has to be easy, otherwise I stop 😂. I never get a sense of achievement if it goes hard or difficult. I only get a sense of achievement when it goes smooth and easy. Real story by the way 😜

Rennur profile image
RennurGraduate

Some people do some dynamic stretches before going out to start the warm up walk. It is not a bad idea if you have been sitting at your desk a lot during the day. Others say the 5 minute brisk walk is enough.

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Tank_EGGraduate

Hi Evy,

first of all, well done for getting to week 3 😀

some runs seem harder than others, no idea why. However it is the harder runs that builds determination and stamina 👍

All the best for you next run

Well done for doing it though!

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CouchphoenixGraduate

Next one will be lot better, they always are, stay focused and positive, you’re doing great 👍

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