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Well that stepped up a bit, completed R1 of this week on Tues, pleased to have completed today's run but the obstacle felt mental not physical?!

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I felt like that too and this was the run where my head told me "I can run so I will run"

As you go further through the program, you start to realise that all the running is more a mental state of mind and a less physical one. Don't get me wrong, it's still physically tough but with a positive attitude towards the running and a positive mindset, you can and will achieve!!

Yup that's Week 5 all over. Work on these runs in your head, it really helps the legs to do them.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

The gremlins like to spot their chances..just squish them with every slow and steady step:)

You are ready for each and very run.. they just need to realise that :) ( Not very bright..gremlins)

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Yep, the body is ready and with positive attitude you will sail through the weeks.

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Sadie-runsGraduate

Oh yes, week 5 = a mental challenge. Nice to change up the challenges though! I just told myself that as long as I did not shoot off too fast, and I kept a nice steady pace, of course I could do it. And I focussed on the lyrics of the music I was playing, and looked at the sky and the trees and did not think about what my body was doing, other than keeping a check on relaxing my shoulders and making sure my footfall was light. Well done on completing R2 of MENTAL WEEK!

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