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Just done W8R2 in Italy - it's the hardest thing I've ever done I hated every minute of it! I thought it would be lovely running along the lake but it was too hot too humid and I think a few days of carbs and wine have taken it's toll. I actually thought I was going to be sick! But I did it! The whole thing the last 5 was eternal! I set the next one for Friday but the wah I feel now I may defer til I'm back in Blighty! Feeling dreadful and proud all at the same time! πŸ‘β˜ΉπŸ˜€πŸ…if I can do it in these conditions anyone can do it!πŸ˜†

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My phone shows a map of where I have run. Enjoy the victory of running in Italy. You did it!

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Yikes sounds horrendous. Well done for persevering. Maybe relax and enjoy your holiday and come back refreshed! It's amazing how we're all taking it so seriously and doing it even when we are on holiday or working away πŸ˜†

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Dreadful and proud!! πŸ˜«πŸ€— Not many experiences that give you that! Huge well done Pancakes ~ not long now til the big G!! πŸ˜±πŸ˜±πŸ™ŒπŸ’«

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Bravery, dedication, determination, stamina and endurance.

That is to be proud of.

Good luck with the next one.

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ArthurJGGraduate

Got me worried now as I fly to Italy the day after W9R2 .....

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PancakesGraduateβ€’ in reply toArthurJG

Make sure you drink plenty stay on the flat and run really early or really late - I found it so hard but loads of Italians were running at anytime of the day it’s just that we’re not used to it! Good luck! If I can do it you can do it! πŸ˜ƒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜ŽπŸŒž

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