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Tough one this morning. These morning runs don’t suit me at all. Middle third was again really hard going. For the first time, I very, very nearly stopped....

Bagged it, though. Five left.......

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PaulBrad profile image
PaulBradGraduate

Really well done Scoobysghost. I wish I could do morning runs - but I know at the moment there is absolutely no chance. Evenings are working for me at the moment between 20:30 and 21:00 to get out there - won't work for everyone but it does for me at the moment.

I did W8R2 last night and it was 'easier' than R1 - I found the last 10mins hard going.

The important thing - you nearly gave up - but didn't. You are smashing it well done!

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Scoobysghost in reply toPaulBrad

Thanks for that. Not exactly smashing it though, seem to be getting gradually slower, but still chuffed I’ve not stopped.

Good luck with your next run....

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mayaenaGraduate in reply toScoobysghost

I have an exaggerated slo-mo run/boxer bounce I do when tired. It's totally ridiculous and I'd be mortified if any 'real' runner saw me but like you say, it's Not Stopping.

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Scoobysghost in reply tomayaena

Keep bouncing....👍

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate

Well done.

“Nearly stopping” is “not stopping but having the mental challenge and winning”. Much better for building your future capabilities than a boring old easy run 😉

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misswobbleGraduate

Don’t quit. just stop, let your breathing normalise then press on. Go nice and steady. No hurry 🙂👍

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misswobbleGraduate

Having to stop for a breather if you need to is fine. 🙂

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sallensonGraduate in reply tomisswobble

Now she tells us!!!

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sallensonGraduate in reply tomisswobble

Now she tells us!!!

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misswobbleGraduate

Ha ha 😁

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