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Week 8 & hit the wall

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So I got to week 8 which I am pretty proud of since I was having radiotherapy in March but I seem to have hit a wall & whilst I made the 25 minutes in week 7 I have only managed the 28 minutes in week 8 - once & that was hard. I will try & keep going until I have completed this 3 consecutive times. Fingers crossed.

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Tasha99Graduate

Slow down and slow down again!

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JaoJao

Hey Runmash, well done for reaching week 8, I wish you all the best with c25k and the radiotherapy. Do keep us updated of your runs so we can celebrate your successes with you. I completed W7R2 this evening and cannot believe W8 is just around the corner! Eek!

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Well done.

Longer run.........slower pace.

More exertion...........more crest days.

You will do this.

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JogunlikelyGraduate

Slow, slow then slow some more. Embrace your inner snail 🐌 . It matters not a jot if your running pace is slower than you can walk.

You've done brilliantly so far, keep up the good work 😊

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ArthurJGGraduate

Doesn’t have to be three *consecutive* runs: if you don’t complete a run you just do that run again, you don’t go back to the start of the week.

Couple of extra rest days, slower pace, you’ll be fine.

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Buddy34Graduate

Just slow down take your time and you know about drinking lots of water you can do this 😊😊😊

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