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IgaTGraduate
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Hi family,

So today was a bit of cheating during the run, as after about 10 min I dropped my fellow running buddy at home, which took me about 1 minute, so in practice I had a minute break. To make it up I ran 2 minutes longer which allowed me to cover longer distance and to reach my PB of 4.60km :)

I felt nice even pace only about 25 minutes into my run. My leg muscles were tired, but otherwise I could have run further.

Who would have thought that I will be so close to graduation... I will hold my happiness till I actually cross the finish line. I think I will give my muscles additional rest day and go on Saturday. Although weather forecast seems better for Friday. Hmmm... Probably I'll decide last minute when I walk out fom work on Friday...

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Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate

Don't fret about the 'break'. You still overachieved in my book 😸

👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👏👏👏😸

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IgaTGraduate in reply to Katnap

Thanks, but overachieve is quite far from where I am :P

Anyway, I am happy and surprised where I am at the moment :)

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KatnapGraduate in reply to IgaT

Enjoy your graduation run! 😁

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IgaTGraduate in reply to Katnap

Thank you :)

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lusmoGraduate

Hi IgaT! Congratulations! It's amazing! Just one last run and we graduate! Congratulations on your being so far away. It is not obvious. It's a big thing! Perfect! 👏

One run is left! You can do it! ;-) 👍

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IgaTGraduate in reply to lusmo

We can do it!!! Will you do your Friday morning?

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lusmoGraduate in reply to IgaT

I hope so :-D

Well done IgaT, awesome run today! You’re doing incredibly well! Flying through these runs now! 🤗

No cheating involved at all! You’ve totally smashed it!

Enjoy your last run, listen to your body & see how your muscles feel, go when you’re ready & have fun! You’ve got this! 🤩🙌🎉👌

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IgaTGraduate in reply to

Thank you :)

I will follow your advice.

PS. I still feel like I'm in th middle of the program, not one step from the finish...

in reply to IgaT

You’ve got to believe it! You’re sooooo close now! The finish line is in sight! ... & it’s got your name on it! 🎉🤩🙌

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IgaTGraduate in reply to

I think I will cross the finish line, then I will be starring at it for few days in disbelief and wondering what have happened, pinching myself if it is not a dream. I will got hit with graduation badge and I will still stand and stare :P

in reply to IgaT

Hahaa, I know this feeling! I was in a bit of a daze all day yesterday! ... Still am this morning if I’m honest! 🤩🙌

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IgaTGraduate in reply to

But you proudly wear graduation badge :) as a proof you are the Runner :)

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ArthurJGGraduate

Stopping because of something like that is not the same as stopping because you couldn't run. If your route crossed a main road you'd wait for the green signal and think nothing of it. Not cheating at all.

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IgaTGraduate in reply to ArthurJG

Well, when I'm on red light, I run in place and not sure if I should count it as continuous run :P For now I tend to pick a non-stop routes, as much as it is possible ;)

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ArthurJGGraduate in reply to IgaT

I do too but even then - there's a narrow bridge where if a cyclist is coming the other way and gets there first I have to wait, there are people who let their dog leads extend the width of the path even when they see you coming so you have to pause while they get their act together - it's safety that's made me pause the run then, not an inability to run any further.

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IgaTGraduate in reply to ArthurJG

That's true.

CatMo13 profile image
CatMo13Graduate

Yeay well done nearly there 👍🏻👍🏻

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IgaTGraduate in reply to CatMo13

Thank you :)

Wolvesmad profile image
WolvesmadGraduate

You got this

1 more and we can pop the champers 🍾🍾 then the hard work begins

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IgaTGraduate in reply to Wolvesmad

Begins? Oh man, was it only leasury strolls?

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Jazzyjeff11Graduate

WOOHOO! Good luck for your final run! :D:D:D

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IgaTGraduate in reply to Jazzyjeff11

Thank you :)

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uncle_wiggyGraduate

And now...

The end is near...

And so you face...

Your final run....

My friend...

I'll say it clear..

This is ain't the end...

It's only just begun.... 🎶 🎵 🎶

Have a great graduation run IgaT 👍

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IgaTGraduate in reply to uncle_wiggy

Thank you :) I will do my best, as always ;)

You're a little star IgaT! 🌟

Go and get that well earned Graduation badge that you deserve!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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IgaTGraduate in reply to

Thank you ThunderSloth :) I will do my best to (over) achieve, have fun, enjoy, and all the good stuff that this run will bring. I plan to have a great time :D

in reply to IgaT

Sounds great Tiga! I eagerly await your victory post 🤗

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