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Week 8, Run 1 - amazing!

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Did the first run of week 8 this afternoon and didn't feel I was in the right frame of mind in anticipation because I lost some momentum by being away but made sure I'd drunk plenty of water, did my stretches and gave myself a good talking to on the way to the gym and did it almost effortlessly - easier than the 25 minute one the week before. I was even tempted to try and keep going to see if I could do 30 mins but remembered the wise words of others - the programme is tried and tested and works so just follow it and don't try to be a smart-arse! Looking forward to the next run just not sure when I will get to do it

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steviej99Graduate

Brilliant well done and great advice for us all!!

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Huge well done to you. Also for holding back even though you felt you could carry on. A few folk do this and come unstuck ! On you go and enjoy!

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MontymumGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Yep, I was one of those daft people who did 30 mins each run of week 8, and 32 during week 9. Guess what .... Had to spend a week recovering from sore muscles and a cronky knee😏.

Feeling fine again now but will wait till Monday for a gentle run.

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