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Wk 7 R2 - sluggish

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For the first time I felt really sluggish right from the outset. Around halfway my left calf felt a bit knotted and I was wondering if this might be the one I failed to complete. However, soon after, when I hit 2/3 of the way, I knew I would make it.

It was harder and slower than the last run but it's another competed. I won't over-analyze it, it's another in the bag, it will have done me some good, and maybe I'll hydrate a bit more before the next one.

As ever, I'm looking forward to the next outing, something that I never really expected to say!

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Well done, you did it.

Sometimes analysis of your run can be revealing.

Everything going on in our lives can impact on our performance as a runner. Restedness, hydration and nutrition are at the top of my list of variables that need to be optimised to enable enjoyable running.

This FAQ post expands on the theme. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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Sometimes a run is just like that then the next one goes beautifully, stretch test and enjoy the next

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