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Graduation WK 9 Run 2

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Just completed WK 9 Run 2. Since I started this program I always heard suggestions of changing routes and places, to be honest I didn’t pay any attention to this as I was very comfortable with the convenience of my location. Today I thought why not, let me try running by the beach. I just loved it. Temperature was about 30, plenty of fresh air and no disturbance. I did the normal stretches before the 5 minutes brisk walk warm-up and then 15 minutes run one direction before turning back for another 15 minutes back. I realised I was about 1 minute slower on my way back. Amazing sunrise and the view is breathtaking. I have decided to do my final WK 9 run 3 at this same place. Thursday is graduation day.

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carole01Graduate

Breathtaking!! and the sand in your trainers will be a stark reminder of your hard work. Good luck for final run - I sense a cool celebratory swim will be the requirements of the day! :)

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azharalkindiGraduate in reply to carole01

Thank you Carole, yes a swim will be a very good idea. I must admit didn't think about that

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azharalkindiGraduate in reply to carole01

Ohh, by the way actually I run on the pavement, running on the sand is very hard

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carole01Graduate in reply to azharalkindi

Very hard! I did it in Dubai last week - but took the trainers off went barefoot and jumped in the sea after! Needed much!

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Jellytots0569

Well done for getting this far! Gives me hope that i will get there too having started wk 1 yesterday!

As for your location and view then WOW, lucky you and I couldn't think of a better place to run!

And enjoy Thursday:-):-)

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azharalkindiGraduate in reply to Jellytots0569

Thank you. You too will be here in no time.

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Drummond45Graduate

Stunning!

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azharalkindiGraduate in reply to Drummond45

thank you

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ju-ju-Graduate

Beautiful place to run.. Wow!!! Good luck on your graduation run :)

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azharalkindiGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

Thank you, Indeed it is a beautiful place to run, the temperatures a bit on high mind you, a good swim after the run should do the job

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UllyrunnerGraduate

What a lovely place for your graduation run! Good Luck!

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azharalkindiGraduate in reply to Ullyrunner

Thank you for the wish

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rr76Graduate

What a gorgeous sunrise - it looks very peaceful. The perfect place to graduate. I wish you the very best of luck for Thursday.

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azharalkindiGraduate in reply to rr76

Thank you

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Jaqs99Graduate

Ooh that's gorgeous. I can imagine that running along there really helps keep your mind in a serene, calm confident place...? Good idea to do the final run there too. Huge good luck for Thursday and happy running :)

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azharalkindiGraduate in reply to Jaqs99

Thank you

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