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Triumph over the toxic ten

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Went out at lunchtime for W8R1. Normally it takes me about 10 minutes to settle but today, ugh. At one point early on I felt like I was running in super slow motion! Looking at the graph of the run it's the first time I've seen the toxic 10 so obvious.

I was close to giving up but did keep on going grudgingly until at 20 minutes , all was suddenly alright with the world again. I'm so glad I've stuck with it long enough to realise that it really does get better.

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I’m so glad you’ve posted this I find it too, sometimes it’s like I think to much and get overwhelmed by how long the run is for. Congratulations on preserving 👏👏 Run 1 of week 8 for me tomorrow 🤞🤞

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GeordiehousewifeGraduate in reply to CrazyDogLady19

Thanks CDL19. Looks like we're W8 twins 😁 have a good run tomorrow 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Thank you it’s done ✅ 🙌 good luck with the rest of your week!! Not long now W8 twin! Go us ☺️👏👏👏

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GeordiehousewifeGraduate in reply to CrazyDogLady19

Yay! Another day another run. Well done 👏👏

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