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Gonna go for a run to deal with driving test nerves

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I'm gonna go on my second short run of this week (I'm still recovering from a running injury) this morning and also because I have my very first drivng test today! I had a bit of a broken night last night and kept on waking up every few hours due to the nerves. I then woke up at 5AM and couldn't get back to sleep because I was worrying about my test. I'm lying in bed and the nerves are getting the better of me a bit so I'm gonna go for a run to de-stress and to get my mind in a clear space for my driving test today!

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ButtercupKid profile image
ButtercupKidGraduate

Great plan ! All the best with your test. Keep it slow and steady, as always. We’re all here cheering you on x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Relax..just drive ...you will do this..believe it....know it xxx

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DiscoRunnerGraduate

Great plan! After your run have a good protein based breakfast - it will help you stay focused as you won’t get hungry. Good luck!

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Redcello41Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner

Great thanks for that tip! Any suggestions for a protein based breakfast?

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DiscoRunnerGraduate in reply to Redcello41

Some eggs if you have them, and on wholemeal bread. Try and avoid sugars, or refined carbs - they’ll make you hungry. So duluxe would be avos on lovely bread with poached eggs. Or a naughty full English (but avoid the beans!).

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Redcello41Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner

Great I think I will go for the poached eggs! Thanks for the advice! 😃

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Hope I’m not too late to wish you well in your driving test rc41! And well done on going for a stress reducing run beforehand!

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Redcello41Graduate

Thanks for all the encouragement and tips everyone! I unfortunately didn't pass this time round (dang roundabouts!) but I'm feeling fine about it and just relieved that it's over with now. But I am so glad I went for that run beforehand because it really did help me with my nerves! And now to start thinking about my very first 5K race on Sunday!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate in reply to Redcello41

Sorry to hear that Rc41 - next time!

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Tazzy_wazzyGraduate in reply to Redcello41

You’ll pass the next test. Nerves get the better of most of us when we don’t want them to. Enjoy your running 🏃‍♂️

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