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Week 4 R2- a pattern...

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I'm noticing a pattern here...the first run of each week goes well and then the second run is a killer! Sunday's run went really well but yesterday was hard! I honestly thought I might give up but just kept muttering "gremlins!" in order to keep one foot plodding in front of the other. I got there in the end but can't say I enjoyed it. Next run is Friday- we shall see! My aim is to complete each run without giving up. That's all!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Just hang in there...slow and steady. The gremlins are clever...but you can beat them! Speed does not matter..take it a step at a time. Think snail...you can do this! 😉

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CeltprofGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks!

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sparky66Graduate

Celtproff exactly!! You are one run behind me. Honestly take your rest day.. do something tomorrow stretch..a bit of a walk? By then I hope you feel as strong and ready for last run of week 4! I felt the very same .. but thismorning knew I was ready for it.. and guess what happened??? It was a wow moment first 5 min run I actually smiled and punched the air.. it was amazing..I so know you will do it.. was a tough last five min run ..but again.. somehow that strength of determination gets you there!!! I really hope you have the same experience.. .. x good luck

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sparky66Graduate

Ps.. have you ever given up yet? You ready for the next challenge.. coz get this next run under your belt and we are off and RUNNING!!

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poppypugGraduate

Well done ! Keep at it !

The benefits are immense and you will feel so chuffed with yourself for completing.

You are doing great, keep going ! :-) xxx

Cgar profile image
CgarGraduate

I did this run too tonight. It was a toughy. got through it though.

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sparky66Graduate

Well done cgar.hope you have a brll next run!

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JoolieB1Graduate

Definitely don't give up, you will feel amazing when you graduate! I count 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4 and repeat which quietens the gremlins no end. Julie

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vivsterGraduate

I think you what you saw what I posted elsewhere? I get exactly the same thing on a Tuesday and reckon it might be tiredness. Maybe try your Run 2 on a Wednesday so you've had an extra day off?

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CeltprofGraduate in reply to vivster

Yes- I posted about my run and then saw yours! It was uncanny as we seem to be having similar experiences. Good to know we're all in the same boat😄

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nhs2015Graduate

Good on you.

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Firefly18Graduate

I am with you! Did W4R1 on Saturday and it was OK. My knees were killing me though so took a few days rest and did R2 yesterday and I struggled :( Hoping Friday will be better.

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