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Farewell week 8 - it's been grand...

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Evening lovely runners!

Completed my final run of week 8 this afternoon. It was hard work, and I was very red and very sweaty afterwards, but I made it all the way without any problems. A horse overtook me, then I overtook it... then it overtook me, then I overtook it again! Maybe the horse was interval training (!) because my pace was pretty constant. So, I have discovered that I run slower than a trotting horse, but faster than a walking horse!

I've really enjoyed week 8. Whatever distance I've been doing this week seems to suit me, or maybe I've just been lucky because all 3 runs were good :)

Final week here I come! Oh wow!!

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Yea! Well done and glad to hear that you've enjoyed week 8. Only one more week to go!!

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Woo! Thanks, I'm excited! :)

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LabshackGraduate

WWWoooHHOoooo !!! and to the whole point of all this 30 mins :D

Well Done Atomic - come on in to week 9... the waters LOVELY :)

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atomic in reply toLabshack

Thanks! :)

We're nearly there...

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Clara29Graduate

Well done! The end is in sight (or is it the beginning???)

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atomic in reply toClara29

Thank you :)

Oh definitely both (!)

I still can't believe this is me doing this :)

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runningknitterGraduate

Sounds like you have had a really good week. Almost there, getting some streamers and flags ready :0)

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atomic in reply torunningknitter

I did, thankyou :)

Hope I've not used up all my quota of running mojo just yet!

We can do this... not long left now :)

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TikiczockyGraduate

Brilliant Atomic! Really enjoy that last week. :D

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atomic in reply toTikiczocky

Thank you! I'm going to try to :)

That's great that you've found your "niche" and enjoyed your runs! Good luck for next week, you'll have your badge before you know it.

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Ooh, I'm excited now - thank you for your encouragement!

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BluebellRunnerGraduate

Woohoo congratulations your 're doing fabulous. Good luck for week 9 you can so do this!

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atomic in reply toBluebellRunner

Thank you! WE can do this! :)

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poppypugGraduate

Well done Atomic, great post and now onwards to Week 9 !

Ive enjoyed reading your posts, good luck ! :-) xxx

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atomic in reply topoppypug

Thank you so much :)

Eeek! Nearly there now...

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useitorloseitGraduate

We're almost neck and neck! I just did W9R1 this morning. See you at the medal ceremony! x

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atomic in reply touseitorloseit

Hello running-kindred-spirit! :)

Yeah! The final countdown begins...

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IrishprincessGraduate

Fab atomic. So close you can probably taste it!

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atomic in reply toIrishprincess

I think I can! :) Am hoping for better weather/clothing combinations this week!

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Mamma_MiaGraduate

Great job Atomic!!!!! Only 3 runs to go ... and I'm here at the finish line waiting for you, UIOLI and anyone else due to graduate :)

You can do it!!!!!!

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atomic in reply toMamma_Mia

Thank you for your support :)

Yay!! Nearly there...

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RunonGraduate

Hey Atomic Pony - great post and congrats on week 8 - you're there really - the shiny badge is in sight - new planet in the heavens will appear on 9.3. I am very excited for you - so much so that I am going to go out now for a hop skip and a run :) Seriously well done - soon you will be cantering!!!

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atomic in reply toRunon

Thanks-a-million Runon :)

Have got the polish ready...

Enjoy your hop/skip/run... at the rate you're going you'll be flying in a fortnight!

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RunonGraduate

Thanks Atomic - Welcome to Week 9 - The Final Countdown :) Good luck. :)

PS Nail Polish or Badge Polish?

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