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Describe how you felt once you completed W9 run3 on Couch 25K.

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I must say for me, it was actually a relief I got through it, because some real obstacles that week.

I got sick - I never get a cold in June - never in 43 years! Obstacles arise to challenge you, but I knew I just had to push through it.

I tend to give up, get bored and throw in the towel very quickly, so it was a slight concern that I wouldn't be able to complete the week. I was also scared the run would be more difficult and that I wouldn't be able to see the run through to the end. Wrong on both.

I managed to sail through it and it was a major relief. I announced it on Facebook and got warm and encouraging support, which was a boost.

I came on here pretty much straight away and demanded my badge, too. I worked for it, after all.

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misswobbleGraduate

Good for you. Now you are a runner your mindset has changed. No more being a quitter

You now go out and kick some serious ass 😁

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WannaberoadrunnerGraduate in reply to misswobble

I've still got a ton to work on. Not only in terms of running speed and stamina, but in terms of my food intake. I eat quite a bit of crap, although I'm trying to curb it.

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misswobbleGraduate in reply to Wannaberoadrunner

Nah you can't do crap! No, nada, no way Jose, uh uh. Stop it now. No messing

It's expensive too! The money you save buying crap can buy some serious running shoes 😃

You Won't miss it!

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WannaberoadrunnerGraduate in reply to misswobble

The thing that gets a lot of people, is that a lot of so called good foods, like wholegrain bread, rice and starchy carbohydrates can also make people gain weight.

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Virginrunner in reply to Wannaberoadrunner

Yes that's it exactly !!

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IannodaTruffeMentor in reply to Virginrunner

Then eat less of those and more fresh fruit and veg and protein. There is no way round the fact that weight gain is a simple equation of an imbalance between input and output.

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Go low carb- have a look at Michael Mosley's programme- the blood sugar diet. Some really tasty recipes and you don't feel hungry :)

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WhatsappGraduate in reply to

Yes, its not about eating less, its about eating properly. There's no reason why anyone should starve themselves.

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MotherPipGraduate

Deflated ...anticlimax although was pleased with what I'd achieved. Not fine any since apart from shuffle and suffer a few parkruns. Need to get back in control...

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