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Hurrah! That's Week 8 completed. I'm still not experiencing this mythical runner's high, although that could be because I am so slow. One day I might make it to 5k, but at least I've managed 3.3k or 2 miles :-)

Onwards to Week 9. Hopefully I'll finish early next week.

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Forget the distance.. you are nearly there... slow is fine... it is the new fast... :)

The runner's high.. well.. it could just be, you are a steady, relaxed runner, taking the enjoyment in a calm way :)

Week 9 beckons and that badge is being taken off the shelf... I am excited! :)

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ahem...'Hurrah' would count as Runners High ;) I mean...imagine if you told someone you were going to FORCE them to run as far as you have....would they be going hurrah? ;) You are achieving and enjoying and happy - and well done indeed on staying the course :)

The 'high' I'm getting from running is far deeper, more sophisticated and richer while being gentle on the nerves than any high I got in the past from drinking various brands of Loony soup, or having severe encounters with overseas regimes etc, chasing dangerous wimmin' and being chased by irate wildlife :)

I used to love the Adrenaline highs but believe me - they tear you apart with time. Running is so much more satisfying in the strictest sense of the word :)

Very best wishes on your future runs :)

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SlowWorm2016Graduate

Well done, SleepySloth :) Nearly there!

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McFittyGraduate

I turn my back for a few days and you're into graduation week! Wahay!! You're doing brilliantly. Can't wait for that graduation post. I'll be jumping up and down cheering :)

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