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I am so close to finishing the 9 weeks but the gremlins are out in force. They really don't want me to succeed. Maybe because I have no idea what I will do after this! I have loved the structure of the program and will definitely miss the motivating voice every 5-10 minutes!

I am determined though, that I will complete this run tonight! I have confidence that I can keep going and I will not let the gremlins get to me!

Good luck to everyone running today :)

xx

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You can do this, the badge awaits you! Dont panic about the next few runs, just take Week 9 with you for a while to consolidate your 30 mins. Meanwhile you can then consider and decide next steps. Parkrun is a great start, have you registered or already run there?

Awaiting your graduation party runner!

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LaurenS91Graduate in reply toMillsie-J

I have registered and I did run the route on a non Parkrun day so I am almost there! Just need to actually go for it!

Thank you for your advice, I think doing a few more 30 minutes runs would probably be the best option for now :)

xx

Yes I do miss the encouraging voice but graduate badge requires you to finish and it feels good to get it. If you did run 1 you know you can. Park run is good for keeping motivation and when I have had a few weeks of 30 minute runs I plan to try out the C25k+ podcasts.

Good luck finishing.

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Lots to go at after this and as for those pesky gremlins.. just squish them with every single slow and steady step!

You can do this... go for it:)

You kicked the couch all those weeks ago, so keep kicking the gremlins. Kick them till they squeal and then find your new running rhythm. You are a runner, runners run, that's what we do

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