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Week 3r3 First run for a week!

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Feeling really pleased with myself. Last Friday was my last run, before coming down with a violent stomach bug, which left me feeling as weak as a kitten, experiencing frequent abdominal pains. Only returned to normal yesterday, and I was feeling rather apprehensive about today’s run. What made it worse, was that I’d forgotten to use my inhaler before setting out. D’oh!

However... taking it as slow as possible, I managed to complete the run, even sprinting for the last 19 seconds! My legs didn’t give way, but I was wheezing like an old accordion! 🤣

I will definitely move up to week 4 on Monday. It will be a challenge, but that’s what it’s all about!

Whoop whoop! 😃💪🤨

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Congratulations on completing week 3 considering your circumstances, well done, just hope that you will get completly better before you go on to week 4.

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you! I have until Monday to build up my strength.

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Well done..take it slow and steady and remember your meds🙃 You're going to be fine..x

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

I was running late (no pun intended! 😂), that’s why I forgot my inhaler. If I don’t manage w4r1 on Monday, I’ll keep trying until I do. I’m not going backwards or standing still. 😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

🙃🏃‍♀️

Oh, well done for getting back up and at it after a rotten few days. Make sure you are feeling properly better before beginning Week 4. Don't worry about taking a few extra days to rest to build up your strength if you need to, it can make all the difference 😊.

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to

Thank you! I’ll be taking it easy over the weekend. 😊

Nice one ....glad you’re feeling better

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to

Thank you! It’s good to be back, pounding the road! 😁

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