Week 7 - Run 1 - Nervous But Completed It - Couch to 5K

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Week 7 - Run 1 - Nervous But Completed It

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It took me a week to get back to running. The horrible cold weather didn't help. But I was determined to get up and out. I even woke up 10 minutes before my alarm went off! Hehehe.

I was a bit worried that having so much time off since my last run, I wouldn't have the stamina to run for 25 minutes, non-stop. but I kept my pace slow and steady.

I was so happy to hear Michael tell me I had 1 minute to go!

Yes, I did it!! :)

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great job. Sometimes a week off helps every now and then, as you come back all refreshed. Enjoy run 2, sounds like you got this.

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Tiptopcat in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thank you. Feels good to know that I can do this so am no longer worrying about the next 2 runs :)

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PianismGraduate

Well done! It seems that short breaks (anything up to 2 weeks) don't do much to reduce our fitness and can actually do us a bit of good. On the home stretch now. :)

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Tiptopcat in reply to Pianism

Thank you. Yes, it's good to see that a few days off hasn't sent me right back to the beginning. Looking forward getting my Graduate Badge just like you. :)

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PianismGraduate in reply to Tiptopcat

Not long now... you will ace it. :)

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