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Week 7 Run 2 wow... that was my hardest run yet. I think my weekend of excessive drinking and late nights really didn't help after all my body is a temple 🀣🀣

I nearly gave up half way through but did a 3 minute 'barely a joggle' to catch my breath. Any ideas on how to prevent that horrible phlegm build up in the back of the nose & throat? I tried chewing gum but no help.

Also this was my 1st 'timed' run. Normally I just add my warm up and cool down walks into the stats but today just logged a run...well after all Denise Lewis says I am a runner now! 🀣

Still smiling at the end though. 5.3 mph and covered 2.24 miles in the 25 minute run. I forgot to change my watch to KM from Miles πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ (excuse the hair - storm Barra was blowing a hoolie and it was 5.30am!!)

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Those late nights of excess aren't the best preparation for running but running is the best way to get over them 🀣🀣🀣🀣

And well done for getting up in the middle of the night and braving the storms

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I don't think it's something I'm keen to repeat lol!! I couldn't face my regular Monday morning run as still felt jaded after a very 'sociable' work Christmas Party - that was on Friday night πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈπŸ™„ I don't know how people do it?!

A few days recovery now and then to hit Run 3 on Thursday morning πŸ’ͺπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

My challenge is to complete C25K before Christmas Day!

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You are going to smash it. I have no doubt. πŸ‘

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done.

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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I can relate to phlegm build up - not a nice feeling and restricts the breathing. There’s nothing for it but to get rid of it as it becomes a problem. πŸ™‚

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Instructor57Graduate

Great progress and

well done on getting out at 05:30 ! πŸ‘Especially after your weekend preparations πŸ™‚

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