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Week 6 Run 2

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Just to say to anyone who is struggling, listen to everyone saying "slow down".

Just ran this session with no drama at all, just by slowing down to a very light jog. It makes a world of difference. My major struggles on week 5 are becoming a bad memory.

Can't wait for the next run.

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Good man!

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Chinkoflight

Just keep listening to the mentors and reading their advice, they know a thing or two! Have you seen the Japanese runner video? Laura Muir's coach credited all her successful runs (at speed) to the long slow runs she put in through winter.

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Slowing down makes such a difference, and eventually you realise your slow is faster than it used to be

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