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Week 7, I am done with you

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vivsterGraduate
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Didn’t want to go out this morning, felt tired. This was my fourth run since Wednesday and it felt like it’s beginning to catch up with me. Anyway, I did go, although spent the first 10 minutes having a conversation with myself (in my head) about stopping when I feel like it, and it not really mattering if I didn’t do this one properly because I’m tired and deserve a break (does anyone else do this?). But then I just started to think well I might as well do this bit, I’ll get to the corner, then this bit, and before I knew it I’m past the halfway point and might as well finish the whole thing. I was glad to stop when the time came but knowing I’d done it felt brilliant. I’m giving myself two days off now. Week 8 will start on Friday.

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sparky66Graduate

Doing brilliant vistor.. you deserve those two rest days.. in fact I would recommend it.. don't want to push too hard and cause any joint strain.. but seems your right on track.. graduation not too far off in the distance.  

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Cathbc01

Glad it's not just me,I  do that all the time! What amazes me is thinking 'only another 15mins to go' when I first started C25K running 90 secs filled me full of fear. 

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misswobbleGraduate

Wohoooo! Go you! You did it!  Next time don't talk to yourself unless it's to gee yourself up and pat yourself on the back.   Week 8 already!  The hardest runs are behind you I'd say, from what I recall of the programme. Just take your time and enjoy yourself

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Probably just needed a bit longer rest. You did brilliantly

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CeltprofGraduate

Well done vivster! Still on the IC here so stalled at wk7 r2. Excellent progress you're making! 

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vivsterGraduate in reply to Celtprof

Thanks! Hope you get back out there soon.

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PotterBookGraduate

I DO THAT!   I haven't given in yet... I start Week 7, Day 1 today.. and I'm hoping to power through. I run on the treadmill though, so my inner thoughts are more "Just one more song". I'm glad I'm not the only one who's brain isn't the best cheerleader mid-run!

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