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Week 8 Run 3

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When I got hone I was so disappointed to see I'd run 100 meters LESS than W8R2 in the 28 mins. Moaned a bit then my partner pointed out that I cldn't possibly compare the two runs as they were different routes, with different roads to cross, I jog on the spot when the lights are against me but of course this doesn't gain me any distance!! Calmed down a bit and decided to be pleased I'd finished another week instead of cross.

3.14 km 28 min 9.03 min/km

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Brilliant achievement, ignore the distance and the difference it's a great run 👍👏👏👏

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Hepsibah in reply to

Thank u.

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Instructor57Graduate

A nice run , well done but forget the distance, it's irelevant 👍

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Hepsibah in reply to Instructor57

Thanks, I’ll push it to the bottom shelf, and stop writing about it. 👍

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nowsterGraduate

As others have said, the distance is irrelevant. What's far more important to your health is the duration of the activity.

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Don’t worry about how far you run keep with time at the moment

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Hepsibah in reply to SueAppleRun

On track wit time so far, just gotta last 2 extra mins nxt week.

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backintimeGraduate

it's a decent distance anyway - GPS isn't accurate - even if you run the same route, it's possible that one would show 100m more or less.

If it were me and you stick a good hill in there I'd do a lot less

So glad you stuck with it!

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Hepsibah in reply to backintime

Thanks, I avoid hills ATM, that can come later when I feel more comfortable!

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DylanTheRabbitGraduate

Well done on your progress. Stats can be interesting, but since we're not elite athletes they shouldn't be of any great consequence. I try to practice some stoicism when I look at them, after all covering a certain distance in a certain time is only one tiny facet of running and not really the most enjoyable one.

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amisfitGraduate

I am sure technology is not always your friend. You completed it congrats.

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