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My old friend...the wind. W8R2

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When you step out the back door and you're almost blown over by the wind, you know you'll have your work cut out. Of course it means help one one, and hinderance the other.

I intentionally aimed for a better pace than Monday, and got it. I ran properly for the last two minute as well, something I'll continue to do and hopefully extend when I consolidate. Finished a hair shy of 4k. Had I known, I'd have walked faster at the end. On track for 30 minutes next week, looking forward to Friday!

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Beastie_MCCXIXGraduate

Great, you'll get your pace in good time. Running in windy conditions is never easy. Friday will be a breeze 😂

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LastBlasterGraduate in reply to Beastie_MCCXIX

Cheers man.. as long as it's not in the breeze 😂

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LastBlasterGraduate in reply to Beastie_MCCXIX

Doh.. just looked.. 19knots.. it will be breezy on Friday.. but better than stormy on Saturday!

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SassyFGraduate

Ah man I hate running in the wind! It’s vile.Well done for getting out there and getting it done! Good for you 👌🏼

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LastBlasterGraduate in reply to SassyF

Thanks.. yep, rain or shine. Friday's gonna be fun.. 😂

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QuadroVEINiaGraduate

Well done for battling the elements... builds character as my old PE teacher used to say pushing us cross country in the biting Yorkshire winter... not that I’m suggesting you need more character btw! Good luck Friday.

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LastBlasterGraduate

Thanks! It's gonna get worse before it gets better too. Hopefully I'll graduate in time for Easter. 😀

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TanookiGraduate

Good luck for friday! :D

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