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W6R3 Realised i like running!

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SararararaGraduate
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Gradually realised, as I was jogging along for 25 whole minutes, that running wasn’t a battle any more.

Yes, my calves were aching and my face was scarlet but neither bothered me and i left no desire to stop, look at the timer or psyche myself up.

Such a lovely feeling after the angst of the first 20-min run last week!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done.. relax into these longer runs and make sure you stretch well after each of them :)

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mergirl101Graduate

That's fabulous to hear! Well done 🏃‍♀️💪😊

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HeatherEmGraduate

Oh it feels so lovely to finally turn a corner and not be fighting against yourself doesn't it? Absolutely well done to you and best of luck for the rest of your journey.

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Elfe5Graduate

“No desire to stop” - Yes!! Wonderful that you have reached this point in your running adventure! 😄

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Mand102Graduate

Wow, that is exactly what I need to hear as it's my next run!

Well done, runner! 😊

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SararararaGraduate in reply toMand102

Enjoy! I would’ve said ‘Good luck’ but it’s not luck, just gentle perseverance!

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Mand102Graduate in reply toSarararara

I did it, so chuffed with myself.....and I enjoyed it too!

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SararararaGraduate

Thanks everyone! The battle with my sluggish inner self may be over but there are still 3 more weeks of prescribed challenges before the daunting thought of having to be self-motivated!

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