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W8R2 and the effect of running

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Can't believe I reached that point. I hated running, and 1 mn of cardio used to make me faint (and I wasn't unfit, just hated running). I decided to "assess" the effect of running on my legs and I am pleased. Mostly proud of the achievement of course, but that's the Cherry on the top!

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OldToad

Wow, I hope the running has the same effect on my legs. It must be satisfying once you can see the results, gives you the impetus to keep going I imagine.

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Liliuk in reply to OldToad

Thank you 😁 Absolutely. I just thought let's take a picture and see week 1. Glad I did!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to OldToad

I was thrilled when I got my first pair of NYDJs... ( in their sale obviously) :)

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MatildasPbGraduate

I was just saying yesterday that I can’t believe just eight weeks ago I struggled with ninety seconds of jogging. Now I’m about to do W7R1 (it’s taken me a bit longer to get here as I had to repeat a couple of weeks - but hey ho I’m in no rush...).

But the other big plus is just how good this forum is. I was a bit dubious about joining it but this is brilliant! So positive and supportive. Thanks everyone.

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Liliuk in reply to MatildasPb

Indeed! I wasn't sure I'd complete the programme, but I found it impossible not to follow. And a bit longer doesn't matter. It's keeping moving that counts! And everyone on the forum is so supportive; what a lovely community!

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telford_mikeGraduate

Wow, that's a big change - you must be really pleased 😀 Not long to go until graduation now, good luck!

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Liliuk in reply to telford_mike

I am delighted, thank you!! Yes, nearly there. I have just started to believe I can make it to the end. Thank you 🙂

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Showing that to my daughter as she’s looking for a toning up.

Great yob you’re doing!

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Liliuk in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thank you!! The fat on my legs that is reducing. If possible, I think it's great to add toning legs exercises to tone up. Just starting that again and it's making a difference fast!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Liliuk

She’s impressed! Me too... be proud of yourself, there’s a lot of hard work between those photos!

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Liliuk in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thank you so much! I wish her every success! This is a great programme 🙂

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Bookworm20

I am looking forward to seeing results like this myself, well done you

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Liliuk in reply to Bookworm20

Thank you so much! It's defenitely cardio intense so you'll get there fast 🙂

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Equi-geekGraduate

Wow! Very nice pins there! Well done 😁

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Liliuk in reply to Equi-geek

Thank you 🙂 I am so pleased, it's a great perk to add to this great challenge!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Great pair of pins there.. well done you :)

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Liliuk in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you! Pleased it's benefiting my head and my body 🙂

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Liliuk

So many benefits... it ought to be on prescription:)

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Liliuk in reply to Oldfloss

Indeed 😁

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