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Week 7 - not as bad as my head kept telling me!

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So much of this challenge is in the mind. I was so distressed at the thought of no intervals when I started week 7. Even this morning my head was still telling me how hard this would be. And of course it’s so very achievable because the programme makes sure you are ready and our bodies are truly incredible. I’m excited to move on to week 8 now.

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Supermeisty

Well done! :) Wow only 2 weeks to go for you, thats awesome. Congrats on overcoming your gremlins telling you that it was not possible.

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JazzyrunnerGraduate

That’s brilliant, so good to be excited for the next stage! I’ve found myself learning such unexpected gremlin-fighting skills too 😁

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Buddy34Graduate

Great for getting to the end if wk7. Like you say it is achievable you've just got to keep telling yourself that. Well done you 😊😊

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AnnieappleGraduate

Jens once you work that out for yourself, you are on top of your game! Excellent!! You have achieved the first goal of becoming a runner! Running!!

The next few weeks will be the best as you work towards graduation! Enjoy!! 👍👏🎈

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

It is so much a mental game, but once you've cracked that nut you are really on the home straight!

Keep it up, you're doing great! 👍🏻😁

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GrannyhugsGraduate

Well done, you have reached the moment when you realise the plan does work, and so it will be for your last 2 weeks.

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BaddieThePirateGraduate

If you've got outspoken gremlins you might need to give them a stern talking to. Yes it's exciting. Enjoy your next 2 weeks. Not long to go to graduation. Well done!

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