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Week 8 run 1 in the bag

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Parky88Graduate
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28 minutes, done. Not only did I finish the run but managed to go a little bit further than the last few times, always good :D

Soooo nearly there, not gonna get to 5k in the next 2 weeks but I don't care, I really do believe I can get there relatively soon after and what's an extra few weeks :)

Change of music even helped me enjoy it a little more too, gonna stick to music I like from now on, not borrow "running playlists" from hubby!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Glad you enjoyed your 28 minute run today Parky88, don't worry about not getting to 5K in 30 minutes, you have ran that very well indeed, now onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 8, not long now until you graduate.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

🎈🌟Well run Parky! This was the week I really loved and felt the joy!! Glad it’s happening now for you 👍

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Buddy34Graduate

Great running and yes a playlist with tracks you like helps you along. I add some remove some every now and again just so i don't get bored and new routes are good also.

Well done you 😊

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MummyTumGraduate

Well done Parky 👏👏👏

Playlists you like are sooo helpful!

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VicjoGraduate

Well done! So close now! The rain yesterday prevented me from running- I was really disappointed. I then had a late meeting tonight so didn’t

I think music should be personal choice- I have been making a playlist up and use all my favourite songs with a good tempo. The ones I had previously were a bit too modern for me - I can only do so much of that stuff! Enjoy every tune and getting to graduation run will be a breeze!

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Parky88Graduate in reply to Vicjo

Rain prevented you from running?.. Get out there in it, what's the worst that can happen! ;)

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VicjoGraduate in reply to Parky88

Normally I’d agree, but this was a full on thunder and lightning 5pm storm! Rain won’t kill you but running out in open fields - no thanks! Even our dog wouldn’t go out!

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Parky88Graduate in reply to Vicjo

Ha, ok I'll let you off- this time! :D

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Jay66UKGraduate

Well done!

I still can't run 5k within 30 mins (graduated June 2019) but I can run further than I ever believed possible.

Enjoy your next run!

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