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2 more minutes...?

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How can the idea of two more minutes running, have pre-occupied my brain for most of the day???

It's here...Week 9 Run 1 tomorrow...!

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misswobble profile image
misswobbleGraduate

You'll be fine. Have a good night's sleep! I'll be out running in the morning. I'll send you some positive vibes

Remember! Biddy power!!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to misswobble

Heading for bed now.. just hope I don't dream about the route! Thanks for the vibes.. I will be using them tomorrow and sending you positive vibes back... I hope! :)

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poppypugGraduate

You can do it OT ! Break it down to minute chunks if it helps :-) xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to poppypug

Gonna' give it my best shot... !

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goonkeepgoingGraduate

You can do it! Keep it slow and steady - it'll fly by ☺☺☺☺

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Hope so.. eeek!

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hilbeanGraduate

We all know you can do it :) You will be carried along by the excitement of it all and above all keep that poetry flowing ;) xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Going to really try.... thanks for the support...:)

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aliboo70

You'll do great oldfloss!keep positive and enjoy it, compose your victory post on the way round😆

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to aliboo70

Thank you... I did do it...fairly easily too.. just 2 more to go!

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JoolieB1Graduate

It takes over our lives, when I'm not running, I'm planning where to go, when to go - even had nightmares about parkrun before I went for the first time! Trust the programme, your fitness is good enough - nice n slow, breathe well and keep going (no matter how many times ur brain advises u to stop)!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to JoolieB1

Thank goodness it is not just me.. I was glad to start it this morning. I took it nice and slowly and tried to breathe properly too... I made it and only 2 more runs to go! Thanks!

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JoolieB1Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

What u planning after graduation?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to JoolieB1

Not sure...just would like to complete the two runs left.

I quite like the idea of the different pace running...( was once a sprinter...hard to believe I know) but would like to do a few more longish, ( for me) runs first, to get into a good style of running.

It will be weird when I complete the last run of Couch25K on Saturday. Will feel a little lost I think:(

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JoolieB1Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

I felt a bit worried that I wouldn't keep it up, but that was 10 weeks ago now and still running X 3 times a week. Just enjoy it!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to JoolieB1

I surely will... Week 9 Run 2 tomorrow morning..heavy rain forecast...oh joy! :)

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JoolieB1Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Really? Oh well,mi will be running too,me can drip dry together LOL

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

You can do it. Your legs know what to do and you can see that graduate badge ahead....

Good luck...

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thanks.. I did do it... my legs were really tired...but I just kept going...

2 more to go!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Woo hoo. Well done. Rest up ready for next time. X

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Woo hoo indeed.. my legs are tired.... but I think I might just make it! Thank you!

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