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Week 8 in the bag

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Despite the cooler weather, it being Good Friday there were a lot more people about today so I made a number of variations to maintain a respectful distance from other people (for future reference this is Covid run).

The downside was it included more upward sections than I usually do.

Becasue of the added inclines I was expecting this to be a slower run, but according to Garmin; I still managed knock 17 seconds off of my min/km rate.

Looking forward to Week 9 on Monday.

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Congratulations on completing week 8 ! Just 1.5 hours to Graduation 😁👍

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It's like next week is done in your head. And that's literally all it takes, your body is prepared for this.

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SkyblueandblackGraduate in reply toLastBlaster

When I was doing W5 I wanted to go running every day that week. I feel like that now about week 9 but I will keep to my usual routine and wait until Monday.

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LastBlasterGraduate in reply toSkyblueandblack

For sure. The routine helps make it and builds the habit.

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👏🏻👏🏻 Well done! Only one week left to go. I'm at the same point as you, can't believe we've only got 3 left! Same time next week?!

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SkyblueandblackGraduate in reply tobranders1974

Next Friday👍 I promise to resist the temptation to run earlier than my usual Monday, Wednesday, Friday routine.

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branders1974Graduate in reply toSkyblueandblack

Fab, I'm Sunday, Tuesday and Friday!

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QuadroVEINiaGraduate

👏👏👏

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You can’t see it but I’m bowing to you at the mention of “inclines”. They don’t exist in my running so far 😅

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