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Final run of week 1 done. Cheated a little bit as because I ran a bit quicker today I reached the really steep bit just in time for my final run Sa I ran back down and did it as part of final walk!!

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Well done, with a name like Phdgranny you're obviously clever enough to work out excellent strategies for your running 😁Not cheating, running smart!

Here's to Week 2

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PhdgrannyGraduate in reply toYesletsgo

I’ve done everything later in life, got my PhD at 60 and started running at 63!

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I started running at 63 too, now basking in the reflected glory of two sons doing their Masters (does that count?) :)

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PhdgrannyGraduate in reply toYesletsgo

Oh definitely!

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Me at 65 ...!

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🍏🤣 Oh how I love it!!! An excellent run with a delightful quick thinking strategy! Yes we get the run done any way we can! It’s called thinking on your feet, not cheating! Well done 👏 🤗

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Tweaking is allowed. Your run..your way and, as Yesletsgo says...running smart! Well done you!

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brilliant work Phdgranny ..smart running is the way forward!!

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Congratulations - onwards to Week 2!

Do keep us posted on those smart-running tips...

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