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Time for a bit of honesty

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I realised that if I am willing to use valid excuses (its started to snow, I’m too unfit for this, the paths are to icy) to get out of running then I’m willing to use invalid excuse.

Result: Week 4 Run 1 completes in the snow and ice, no pauses, running when I was supposed to walking when I was supposed to

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very well done... but take care on that ice:)

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Millsie-JGraduate

Brilliant rob, auto pilot always works for me👍🏼

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RainbowCGraduate

Fantastic, well done!

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CatbeeGraduate

Well done...you’re a better man than me! I’m not running in the snow! 🙅🏼‍♀️

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robOliver in reply toCatbee

Thankfully the snow didn’t last too long, but it was falling when I set off

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SarahB1965

Well done, I think the mental challenge can be harder than the physical one!

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robOliver in reply toSarahB1965

I’m really finding that to be true for me

Honesty always pays and this is your proof positive!

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Superb👍 yep, if you want it, you'll kick those excuses to the kerb! 😁

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ebcroquet

Bend to the will of the C25K Master 💪

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NictwitGraduate

Bravo!

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