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In my last post I shared with you all that my son had come running with me and I had managed 26 minutes and defeated the head-gremlin.

This morning we ran again and I was aiming for 28 minutes so that I can count it as week 8 run 1.

Off we went; got through the usual initial body complaints; breathing settled, legs felt a bit heavy but that eased off. We turned at 14 minutes and headed back. The two inclines we had run down we then had to run up, so it was slower on the way back but eventually Seb said we had done more than before ie. more than 26.

Then he said the magic words. "Don't you just love running? Don't you just love it when you've run for 30 minutes!"

I swore at him. Then I hugged him. Then I got home and hugged my husband. Now I am grinning like a complete idiot and I don't care. :P

Two more to go :) :) :)

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BelindaukGraduate

Well done :-) that excellent

beforefifty profile image
beforefiftyGraduate

Ahh well done :) :) :) it is an amazing feeling, isn't it? Only two more runs and now you know you can do it. Best of luck and enjoy.

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AmisnanGraduate in reply tobeforefifty

Thanks beforefifity. For me it is beforefifitysix!!! :)

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poppypugGraduate

Aw what a lovely post ! Well done , sounds like you have put those head gremlins firmly in their place :-)

You are doing really well, keep going ! :-) xxx

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AmisnanGraduate in reply topoppypug

Thanks poppypug. I'm going to do a few maintenance weeks and also support the new c25k group that starts tomorrow in Lampeter, my nearest town. I've been doing my couch journey on my own out in the sticks!!! I am now holding on for Mamma_Mia and we will graduate together whenever she is ready :) x

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Mamma_MiaGraduate in reply toAmisnan

Brill job AmisNan!!!! Dead impressed and doing (virtual) cartwheels round the kitchen - would be a train wreck if I tried to do any in reality :D

Good luck with your new group this evening!

Xxx

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Ah well done! How lovely to be able to run with your son!

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AmisnanGraduate in reply toUllyrunner

It's been a real treat Ullyrunner. I am just about to deliver him to Carmarthen station so he can get the train back to Bath, where he is a student xx

Ha! Well done! That's a lovely post - thanks for sharing...

I was reading a book the other day where they sped up the music for a few runners and didn't tell them... they all hit PBs as a result... so your son is onto something there - if you think you've done 28 when you've actually done 30 your body will keep going... :)

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AmisnanGraduate in reply to

Thanks aussiegtc. I am still amazed at how much of this is psychological. I'm going to consolidate the 30 minute runs then aim for the 5k, which my slow pace doesn't hit yet!

That's a very interesting fact about speeding up the music too! :)

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ju-ju-Graduate

Thats so lovely, I love running with my son, and he always looks after me too....good luck with the last two.... :)

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AmisnanGraduate in reply toju-ju-

Thank you juicyju x

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AncientMumGraduate

How lovely. What a great post. Was going to wish you good luck for w9 but don't need to because you know you can already do it :) :)

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AmisnanGraduate in reply toAncientMum

Thanks AncientMum

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AmisnanGraduate in reply toAncientMum

Thanks AncientMum

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paul2014Graduate

Lol. Great post and well done you :)

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AmisnanGraduate in reply topaul2014

:)

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Tattoojunkie30Graduate

Oh my god! Well done you! Onwards and upwards! You'll have your badge before you know it!

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AmisnanGraduate in reply toTattoojunkie30

Thank you; I'm waiting for a friend on here before I graduate. We are applying for our badges on the same day!

Yay, take THAT gremlins!

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AmisnanGraduate in reply to

Too right Curlygurly!! X

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BeekGraduate

What a moving post! I am so happy for you! I'd be totally made up if I could run with my son! Enjoy those hugs - the most precious thing in the world!

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AmisnanGraduate in reply toBeek

It was very special Beek. Thank you xxx

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Clara29Graduate

Amazing! Well done :-)

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AmisnanGraduate in reply toClara29

Thank you x

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