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Running in Kenya WK5 R2

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Phew! Well, just managed the 8 minutes twice but had a slight twinge of a stitch. We are moving into winter here (Southern Hemisphere) so the cooler weather helps. It seems an awfully big jump to Wk5 R3 though - have people found that hard?

Here is a bird that was watching me part of the time - a weaver bird.

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I was very nervous for week 5 run 3, but the runs so far prepare your body for it. The mental challenge was greater than the physical challenge!

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You'll be fine. As cimer say's it's more about the mental challenge than physical

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hollyOGraduate

Agree with all the above! Also you will have some very interesting wildlife to distract you! Good luck and keep us posted. :)

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Good job running through week 5 run 2. Run 3 seems scary, but you really, truly can do it. Take deep breaths if you get a stitch. You are going to feel like a superstar when you finish!

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Like everyone, we all had doubts over W5R3, it seems like such a huge jump from 8mins to 20 mins, but honestly - like cimer says - the previous weeks have prepared you for this. Just listen to your body, take it slower this time (it's not a race) and go & do the run, you can do it.

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