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Week 8 C25K feeling like a runner

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I went out late last night, about 9pm, it was nice and cool, ready for day two of week 8, 28 minutes of running. Pleased to say I did really well, 4.3k achieved and I actually felt like a runner! 8 weeks ago I was puffing and blowing after 60 seconds! For anyone on week 1, keep at it, you will get there.

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To me week 8 of the programme seems a very long way off. I’m on week 2 need to do run 3 to complete. Everyday is a challenge as I’m on holiday it’s easy to fit the runs in. But when I’m at work I would be juggling my running days, but will be looking forward to the challenges and the small improvements which will no doubt come with every week.

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You will do it, my wife’s having a go too and has never run, she’s on week 7 now and is doing great. It is hard the first couple of weeks but does get easier. I find music helps too. I run when I get home from work about 5:30 ish most times. Keep at it!

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Thanks for the encouragement, my OH came along in his scooter for moral support I was following him. Ha ha😂😂😂🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️ Wk 2 completed tough but I’m up for the challenge.

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BeccymGraduate

Good job and good distance.

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Tasha99Graduate

Fantastic! Well done!

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