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Will not give up

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Not had the best couple of days mentally. Felt bit deflated so didn't go out running. I am going to start again tomorrow as know it is the best therapy for me. I know i can do this and i will.

Have a lovely day all xx

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You will. As long as you just keep doing it. Admittedly I don't get low moods (although I do a nice line in anger now and again!!) but one of the hardest things I've found is to consistently just. go. out. After nearly a year it's something I'm still working on. But one thing I know: all the times I've gone when I've not wanted to (including this morning) whether because I think I've got to much to do, or because the weather's shite or just because, I've always come back better. Good luck.

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Thank you. I know once i get out i'll be glad i did. Tomorrow is another day:)

Have a good day xx

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pollyp1Graduate in reply to

You too.

It's absolutely ok to off days, be gentle with yourself, and don't think about it as starting again, just think about it as having a break and you'll continue tomorrow? The fact your doing something is an amazing achievement, you're doing so, so well xx

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Thank you very much. I will get the trainers back on and be out in the morning. Need to learn not to push myself so hard and take a step back if needed.

Have a good day xx

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pollyp1Graduate in reply to

Totally agree with you about not thinking of it as starting again.

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Michlou65Graduate

Good morning. Just read your post and hope you are ok today and ready for that run. Sun is shining here I hope with you too. Enjoy it and I bet you will be pleased you did it 🌞

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Morning. Thank you. Yes went out this morning and feeling much better. Hope all is good with you xxx

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Michlou65Graduate in reply to

Glad you feel better today and hope run was good. I'm not running today but am tomorrow. Dog walk soon though. Have a good day

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Enjoy your dog walk I'm jealous. Take care x

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Michlou65Graduate in reply to

Hi. Thought of you this morning. How are you doing. Hope you haven't given up and everything is ok. Xx

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