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W5 R3....slow and steady wins the race!

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I did it...I actually did it!!

Even though I had a little 'wobble' before I set out - perhaps I needed another day's rest, will the old knee hold out? not sure if today will be a good day etc... Banished the negative and switched to my 'think like an Olympian' mantra. Set off and relaxed, first 5 minutes seemed hard...kept going...half way through (already!!) and still going strong(ish)...round and round the field..two minutes left...dig deep...done!

Surprisingly I didn't collapse in a heap but actually ran on for a few seconds more, felt like punching the air but managed to contain myself as a jaunty lycra clad chap had just overtaken me and I didn't want to scare him!!

It may have taken me months to get to this point but success feels all the sweeter for the earlier challenges!

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BarbykGraduate

Fabulous...well done....

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amireallydoingthisGraduate

So impressed, really well done! And congratulations for turning off the negative thoughts and getting out the door. I hope that will be me some day soon. Give yourself a gold star :)

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PlinthGraduate

Congratulations! Feels epic, doesn't it!?

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CanidoitGraduate

Well done. I'm a week further on and am always amazed at how you progress from week one!

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