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Deborahchick46Graduate
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Went out this morning and did my second run of week nine. I'm actually quite shocked by how far I come using this program.

I've tried running over the last ten years and failed miserably because of loads of things from the weather, breathing or rather not being able to breathe. Even complaining once that I had a pain in my side .(my partner told me it was a stitch and had to run on) later that day I had my appendix removed.

So as you can see my passed track with running wasn't fun so I gave it. Until 9 weeks ago.

I'm really proud of myself. I plan runs on Google maps. I buy running magazines. I look at trainers and drool over them

I won't booze the night before a run and always get plenty of sleep. I'm almost sad that I'm at the end of the app . When I sit in the car I think to myself oh gosh I have run all the way up here . I watch other people running and see whether they have good technic .( I'm almost obsessed )

So thanks for your support you lovely lot cos without you all and the positive praise I may have given up.

#loverunning

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Janey1976

Did you find it hard my first run today found it hard but glad I did it

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Deborahchick46Graduate in reply to Janey1976

I was out at 7 am so not too warm . Well done on your first run x

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Janey1976 in reply to Deborahchick46

Thanks i am gonna keep it up have a break tomorrow then second run on Thursday x

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RitmoGraduate in reply to Janey1976

I really think that first run is the hardest.

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Dizzysmum17Graduate

It becomes an obsession doesn’t it? I am constantly on websites looking at clothes and accessories! Well done on getting so far - you must be so happy 😀 this programme is amazing and really really works! Good luck with your final run and graduation 👩‍🎓 xx

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Deborahchick46Graduate in reply to Dizzysmum17

It's very much an obsession . Thank you xx

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LorijayGraduate

Well done Deb, we are just rolling out the carpet for your walk to the podium. Awesome!! :) :)

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Deborahchick46Graduate in reply to Lorijay

Thank you xx

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Jay66UKGraduate

Glad so many people are experiencing the same thing I am. I feel fantastic for running and I can see how much I am altering my life (alcohol being a great example) to fit around my runs.

Keep enjoying it!

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Deborahchick46Graduate in reply to Jay66UK

Thanks jay . As always very supportive xx

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Equi-geekGraduate

Me too - although I’m a couple of weeks behind you - dropped the alcohol now totally and think twice before eating anything these days, having had gut ache on runs from bad food choices! Transformational! 🤣

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Deborahchick46Graduate in reply to Equi-geek

Thanks 😊 xx

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Deborahchick46Graduate

Thanks jay , as always very supportive xx

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ForestgrumpGraduate

I did this run today to!. We shall crack the virtual champagne together on graduation day!. .... saying that I might give it 2 days till my final week 9 run so you can have a glass for me !. WOO HOO!. such a great feeling to achieve a massive challenge you’ve set yourself. You talked the talked and walked the walk 👍

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Deborahchick46Graduate

Thank you, I was thinking of Friday morning for my run . Planing to start the weekend on a high 🏆🤣☺️

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RobW73Graduate

Well done Deborah.

Almost there!

It is great to hear stories like yours.

Once you graduate, you can run with or without an app, music, or anything. Running freedom.

I need to get some sensible sports earphones and make up some "me" playlists.

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Deborahchick46Graduate in reply to RobW73

Thanks Rob. I have done run 3 this morning and done a post somewhere 🤗

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