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ο»ΏHi everyone!

I had to break for almost 3 weeks between R2 and R3 (work, life, 40 degree heat, etc) so I was a bit worried this morning when I finally got to run again! Thanks for all the posts guys and gals, I read great advice about stamina and fitness loss etc and decided I was okay to give W6R3 a go and take it really easy see how I felt.

It's ο»Ώa beautiful morning here in Yorkshire, clear skies, the chirp of birds, a cool breeze...what's not to love!? My legs felt very heavy especially at first but the easy pace made it okay to just plod along and keep going. I was surprised to hear Laura say, "You've 1 minute left so if you're feeling good why not pick up the pace for the last 60 seconds".........and I did!! Just!! Hahahaha! Barely any faster in all honesty - but it felt great!!

Have a great weekend everyone!! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸŽ‰

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Well done completing week 6 πŸ‘You may find the "Heavy legs" are a symptom of dehydration .

You ideally need to be drinking around 2.5 to 3 litres a day, even on non running days !

Enjoy the rest of the program!

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MakingTheMostGraduate in reply to Instructor57

Thanks Instructor57! Great advice as always. I try to always have a 2l bottle with me whilst working and I always finish it. Maybe it's not enough? I'll up my water and see what happens!!

Cheers!!

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to MakingTheMost

To be honest you need to be fully hydrated Before you run .Whilst you are running is too late !

I wouldn't normally carry water if I'm going less than about 10k (except in extreme heat which I try to avoid anyway)

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MakingTheMostGraduate in reply to Instructor57

Thanks. I don't carry water or drink whilst running.

I have a mainly desk based job and always drink at least 2l each day whilst working. Having a bottle makes it easier to know how much you've drunk I find. I'll up this and hope the legs get lighter!

Thanks πŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduate in reply to MakingTheMost

Ahh ok sorry, I thought you meant while running πŸ™‚πŸ‘

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MakingTheMostGraduate in reply to Instructor57

πŸ‘

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Superb run! You got this now, enjoy closing it out.

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MakingTheMostGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thanks! I was wondering whether my running gap would have a huge affect on my ability (especially when I saw it was a 25 minute run) and I have old injuries (knees) that have crippled my running in the past....but I was okay. Its posts like your that really make you think you can do it and to just go for it!

Very much appreciated....what a great thought.....I will make sure I enjoy closing this out! Thanks!! πŸ€“

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Fantastic run for you Nel4, congratulations on completing run 3 of week 6, you are now OFFICIALLY a RUNNER, onwards and upwards to week 7 which are all 3/25 minute runs, not long now until you graduate

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MakingTheMostGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Cheers AlMorr!! It's a great feeling.

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Running_at50Graduate

Well done! It feels so good when a run goes better than expected. Literally every run I have done so far I worry that I can't do it πŸ˜‚ I only have one more run till graduation so I should have some faith in myself! Well done again x

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