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W7R3 done and dusted

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Wet and cold :( Not sure if the conditions were at fault but this evening's run was a battle of two wills. One was saying, "STOP!" whilst the other was saying, "Don't you dare!". I'm glad I chose to carry on but it wasn't easy to begin with. The second half seemed to go quicker.

Finally, I'm not embarrassed to say I'm glad I've got two days' rest before I tackle the final two weeks :)

Take care.

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ShakywakeyGraduate

A couple of days rest and you’ll be racing to go. Only 6 runs to go, then it’s graduation time. Superb effort to not give in tonight 👏👏

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antonioaGraduate in reply toShakywakey

Thank you. I'd have been very annoyed if I'd stopped.

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Languid_LilGraduate

Yay! Go Antonio, my iron-willed virtual running buddy!

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antonioaGraduate in reply toLanguid_Lil

Hahaha....I've now gone bright red, and not because of running!!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Ahhh but you slayed the swarming gremlins and carried on! Yesss! 🙌

Have your well deserved rest and pick up W8 with renewed vigor! You’ve got this! 💪🏻😀👏👍🏻

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antonioaGraduate in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks. Rest, I will!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Huge well done! Relax into the lovely long runs now. Let the newly forming running legs find their happy pace. Get in some stamina and strength exercise in over the weekend too.. it pays dividends for the long runs:)

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antonioaGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Thanks :)

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Jude1963Graduate

Here I am! Bit late to the party but you know what they say...

Anyway, congratulations to you. Biggest challenge yet is to battle with your will. There’ll be a lot more of that to come but you’re nailing this. 👍🏼x

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antonioaGraduate in reply toJude1963

Welcome to the party. Again, you're never short of inspiring words. Roll on W8.

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Jude1963Graduate in reply toantonioa

I’m really struggling with consistency. (5k, then nothing for 3 weeks, then 2k then nothing.......) so I’m cutting right back and planning to run just one little mile every day. That way I won’t put it off and it’s not too uncomfortable. That should get me back into the habit and increase my confidence and stamina again.

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antonioaGraduate in reply toJude1963

I think a little every day would be better than your current inconsistency. Your stamina would also improve. Even if you can't manage every day and fall back to your current regime, it's still better than nothing and will keep you topped up. Maybe look at joining a park run, if you can commit to weekly?

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Jude1963Graduate in reply toantonioa

I’ve been doing park runs. I’ve done 5 now over the last few months. There’s one here in the village. So I will do another when I feel confident again. Park run is part of the problem, it’s hilly and I struggle to get anything under 38 minutes which I then go home and beat myself up about, rather than be thrilled I did it!

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antonioaGraduate in reply toJude1963

hmmm...Surely it's the fact you've completed it that matters? Forget distance. It's about getting out there and running, no matter what pace. In due course, I'll try to get out for a 30-mins run three times per week. I just won't be bothered about distance. And a hilly run is far better for you than a level 5k in so many minutes. Don't be so hard on yourself :(

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Jude1963Graduate in reply toantonioa

Yes I know. I give good advice but don’t take it eh?

Anyway, as I say, I’m doing something about it.

A mile a day. If I want to go further I can. But there’s no pressure. 😊

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antonioaGraduate in reply toJude1963

That's right - no pressure. Take your time and enjoy it. You'll be fine!! :)

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