So technically I have done all 3 runs of W8 now (one of them accidently last week), but Duck is trailing by two because he kept forgetting to hydrate. So what do I do? The allure of week 9 is strong, I could quietly just do it and quietly graduate but celebrate when he finishes. Or I could just keep doing week 8 until he catches up. To be fair I think he has come to the real realization that being hydrated makes a big difference. Also anyone struggling with breathing in the cold - Duck can attest that buffs really work, so he had a good first run in W8 today. 
I had no pain, I felt pretty good all the way through, it was just a constant run. I don't even think I was thinking about anything in particular. perhaps unremarkable is good?
Positives today:
Duck had a good run
I did not slip on black ice
I'm pretty damn sure I can run for 30 mins
i'm exited for you!!
Just do what feels right. 👍
i'll probably be a better person if i repeat so we graduate together...I gather it is emotional
I repeated weeks early on to be in line with the group I run with.
You will be a stranger runner from repeating so will be a win-win 😸