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I have 2 runs left until i graduate but i have no motivation AT ALL!

I completed Week 9 Run 1 last Wednesday and havent been back out since...

I have really struggled with the 25+ minute runs and I can't seem to get my head right to go out.

Stupid really as I planned to drop down to 2/3x 20 minute runs a week once completing this until i felt ready to increase the time...feel like I'll never get there!

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Curlygurly2Graduate

Well, why not do what you planned? Just do the short run, graduation will wait.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Curly beat me to it. Continuing to exercise on a regular basis is the important thing. Graduation is not necessary for you to be a runner.

Remember why you started C25K in the first place, but you need to find some joy in the running, or you are unlikely to maintain the habit.

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Wizziewood

I agree with the other replies. Any run is better than no run so do what suits you.

Why not try a Parkrun run for a bit of variety. You don't need to be able to run 5k, lots of people run/walk including Mr Wizzie who is only on W3.

Good luck and keep running!

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EmmaLB

Thanks guys! I'll get myself out tomorrow morning (I Hope!) and see how I go. X

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EmmaLB

I went. I did 30 minutes.. Feel great! I can do it and I will!!!! Thanks again for your encouragement x

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