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A light blanket of snow on the footpath and -3°c this morning, any normal person would have stayed in bed!

I put an extra layer on and my hi vis vest (I work in construction) and did my run. At this time of morning the roads were dead so I ran on the edge of the road facing any oncoming traffic so I could get onto the path if I needed to just like walkers do on country roads. I didn't see another soul!

My breathing and pace is definitely something I need to work on. Its only my second run so I have plenty of time to build up my stamina.

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Well done for braving the weather ckp82, early morning runs are definitely the best, throughout C25k all my runs were early morning ones, the air quality is a lot better and as you say the streets are all yours. You’ll find your stamina will increase and your recovery rate too over the coming weeks. 👍🏃‍♂️

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ckp82Graduate in reply toCouchphoenix

Thanks bud, I'm hoping to do all my running early in the morning, it actually sets you up for the day!

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H4CS

Well done getting out there and setting yourself up for a good day!

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ckp82Graduate in reply toH4CS

It certainly does!

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RennurGraduate

Your breathing might be harder because of the cold. Plus you know what we say here: go slower!

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ckp82Graduate in reply toRennur

It will come with practice, I hope.

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