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Ok, I'll be honest, the first 8 minute run felt pretty good, noticeably longer than the previous 5 minute runs from Run1, but pretty good nonetheless. The second 8 minute run was much tougher. By the time the lovely Jo Whily told me I was halfway through, I felt ready to give up and walk. I slowed down and walked about 7 paces and then kicked myself up the arse and carried on running! What was I thinking?! I've not given up on any of the previous sessions, so I'm a bit annoyed with myself, but pleased I did the run. I had a fair walk home then, coupled with a nip into the charity shops where I picked up a lovely picture ๐Ÿ˜Š Might re-run this one on Sunday instead of doing Run3, I'm a bit worried that I will not be able to do it and start walking again ๐Ÿ˜ฃ At least my picture is giving me some encouragement 'Remember to breathe!'

I ran with MapMyRun! Distance: 6.05km, time: 53:57, pace: 8:55min/km, speed: 6.73km/h.

mapmyrun.com/workout/254600...

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Well done - and surely the fact you stumbled across the picture was some sort of sign!

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SnodiGraduate in reply to HeleneCorsa

It's definitely a bit of a coincidence ๐Ÿ˜‚

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You can do this, just maybe slow down a little and you'll be fine -- slow is the new fast don't you know

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SnodiGraduate in reply to rolysmate

I'm going to give it my best shot! I'm not sure I can go any slower without walking ๐Ÿ˜‚

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to Snodi

I bet you can!

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SnodiGraduate in reply to rolysmate

I'll definitely try ๐Ÿ˜€

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Snodi

There is always slower...

Well done Snodi, whatโ€™s 7 paces?! Nothing! You did 99.9% of it ๐Ÿ˜ if itโ€™s any help I had exactly the same problem. First 8 minutes was ok, the second nearly killed me but......Iโ€™ve just got back from running for 20 minutes solid and not one bit was as hard as that second 8 minute run! See how you feel but I think youโ€™ll be fine. If I can do it, hand on my heart, anyone can and that includes you missy! Awesome picture btw x

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