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Today’s picture describes my day. I was planning on a mid morning run for a change, and I kinda did that.

No cider last night, pretty well hydrated, feeling great. Went to bed with plans of dropping little one at school, walking up to the park and doing my run.

All was on track until 2:30am... work call and it didn’t end until just before 7. Little one to school, home, food, brew, bed. Didn’t sleep much as the brain was still whizzing. Got up, little one back, fed her. Couldn’t tell if it was Tuesday or Wednesday without looking. Hydration not the best so water, water and more water... followed by regular need for the loo. About to give up on the idea of running today, but then I passed my shoes... got changed and laced up. Maybe I could get through the run? I’ll try at least.

Slow start, but had half mile updates on and every one was faster than the last. 2.3 miles, 25 effortless minutes, not out of breath, and I’m really confused as there’s no way that run shouldn’t have sucked. Elated, but don’t feel like I’ve been running... no leg ache. I’m either still dreaming, or I’m too tired to hurt.

Will prepare better next time!

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antonioa profile image
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"Clicks fingers" You can now awaken!!!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to antonioa

Is it run time? 😂

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antonioaGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Look into my eyes and say after me, "I will run 20k without stopping". Does that answer your question?

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to antonioa

Eek! Well, one day!!

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JundalGraduate

Oh, you'll pay for the lack of sleep tomorrow...😂

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Jundal

Yep, gone are the days I could party, get 2 hours sleep and go to work... I’m gonna feel old tomorrow!

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JundalGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Welcome. I call it, 'the club'. In here, we discuss 'whippersnappers' music of today and how things used to be better.

Pull up a walking frame and make yourself at home! If you can remember your name today.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Jundal

😂

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Deals1Graduate

Sorry but this made me laugh!! Well done for sticking to plan against the odds. Hopefully u won't be paying for this tommoro! And can get a good night's sleep tonight

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Deals1

Thanks. Gotta laugh myself really. Today is ending well.

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Lissy24Graduate

Well Done. That feeling of elation is amazing for one's happy barometer ☺☺

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Lissy24

It’s off the scale right now... gonna crash when it wears off! Thanks

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Jules121Graduate

Lol. Well done. And after disrupted night.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Jules121

Thanks... I’ll sleep well tonight I think

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Jules121Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

7 runs to go and your there..

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FlyingredGraduate

Good job! I've been surprised like that – a bad night's sleep, too much wine the night before, running after a curry – the sort of things you think will really mess up your run, but it all just goes fine. Onwards and upwards!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Flyingred

Thanks. Maybe we’ve been doing it all wrong? 😂 makes no sense, but I’ll take it. 7 runs to go.

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Equi-geekGraduate

🤣 well done!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Equi-geek

Thank you

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kwell39Graduate

Great job getting out there when everything was going against you. Be proud of yourself!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to kwell39

Thanks... I may be when I wake up 😂

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Rachel_Runs

Amazing! Massive well done! Go #teamknees 💪💪💪

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Rachel_Runs

Thanks... how are you doing?

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Rachel_Runs in reply to UnfitNoMore

Knee still hurts but the pain is easing a bit. I'm going to test it with a walk on Friday. If it's fine on the walk, then I'm going to test it with week 1 from the programme, and if that's ok, then I'll start back on week 4.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Rachel_Runs

Well it’s getting better, good luck on Friday. You’ll soon be back on the programme

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Fabulous450Graduate

Fantastic run. After so little sleep too! No fatigue during the run. Brilliant! You’re well in the flow now! Well done you!! 😁❤️

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

Thanks Fab... I think I may ache at some point, but I don’t care!

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Hopefully not! You fitness sounds like it’s on point! 😉❤️

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

I’ll let you know in the morning!

Beanjo profile image
BeanjoGraduate

Well at least you did it- good on you👏👏

Love the picture 😂

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Beanjo

Thanks... yeah saw that pic and thought it summed up how I felt today went

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TrioletteGraduate

Oh I love it, love it, love it!

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Be proud of yourself because you not only went out ran and came back feeling wa-a-ay better but you have encouraged others on this platform.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Triolette

Thanks... but I’m not gonna recommend it as run preparation 😂😂😂

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate

You're just showing off now 😸😸😸

Tell us your secret!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Katnap

The only way I can start to explain it is I was on autopilot... I didn’t think about anything, I was aware that the pace was increasing and every notification was the average pace, so I must have finished quite fast. I did try to slow down at one point, obviously I was too tired to do it. If I try the same again it’ll be the hardest run of my life no doubt.

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Marcia-HGraduate

This sounds like my kind of day before a run! Well done for getting out there!!!

I usually just get my stuff on and go and try not to think about it and talk myself out of it! The run is usually a struggle to start and then autopilot kicks in and then I enjoy being out there-it's always worth it in the end the feeling you get for completing a segment from the podcasts!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Marcia-H

The great thing is if we rewind a few weeks we’d have been happy to be handed an excuse... we are so much stronger in all ways than when we started this.

How’s your week going?

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Marcia-HGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

So true! I was all prepared for my 20 min run today but ironically that storm is just about to hit-can’t get out before as the wee ones have swimming lessons then husbands at work 🙁 so for the first time I’m going to have to cancel!!!! I’ve had less sleep than usual and woke really tired so I’ll spend the time having a catch up nap and be even more prepared for it tomorrow !!!

I was quite excited about doing the 20 min run - I don’t want an excuse not to go!!!

😆 it’s karma isn’t it for talking about it! I’ve jinxed it 🤷‍♀️🤣

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Marcia-H

Oops! Storm will pass, hopefully all good tomorrow.

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Hattie27Graduate

Well done you for completing! You must feel very proud of yourself!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Hattie27

Right now I’m feeling it... been a tough rest day!

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sunshinefishGraduate

They do say your body adapts, maybe this is an example of it! Or more unusually, matter over mind for once, your body could do it but your mind wasn't quite on the same page! Sorry if that doesn't make sense...Either way you smashed it and very well done.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to sunshinefish

Not a lot about it made sense... not trying it again... well, not until the next time.

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