Smile to keep going...: Today I started my W7R... - Couch to 5K

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Smile to keep going...

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Today I started my W7R3 with a big smile on my face, because I was just so glad to have conquered my usual motivation issues. I felt the smile carried me along. Later in the run I was flagging a couple of times and found that if I put the smile back on my face it gave me a lift! Probably looked a bit manic but only a lonely buzzard and a couple of seagulls witnessed it. So, if you’re struggling, try the smile technique. 😀

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Stephen_UKGraduate

At Parkrun they actually tell people to smile as they run. It definitely helps!

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backintimeGraduate

I'd look like a manic tomato 🍅, some weird halloween tomato carving hahah

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MarybellM in reply to backintime

I probably do too 😂 but guess what... who cares!!!

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IslesrunnerGraduate

You’re doing great!

😁😀

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Manic is good. Go you ! 😄

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