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Not feeling it week 2 run 2

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So I got back from work and really wasn’t feeling in the mood for a run. I had already done 7200 steps and had a hard week at work, 5 hours sleep last night and my knees and shins were sore. I was contemplating leaving it until tomorrow, but I know tomorrow might never come.

I pulled myself together and went and I’m so glad I did. Covered more distance, went faster (I know that’s not the point of this programme) and it all felt easier than Monday’s run. The 90 seconds run felt shorter and the 2 minute walk seemed too long. Roll on Fridays run.

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I have never regretted going out, only ever procrastinating 👍

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Alast

Well done for pulling yourself around, getting out there and enjoying it. This is what I'm told it is all about...

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EnxoGraduate

Well done! The longer you leave it the harder it gets!

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WenderwooGraduate

I know that ‘not feeling it ‘ feeling! But it makes it so much better when you’ve done it and feel great afterwards. Well done 😁👍

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Buddy34Graduate

Why do tomorrow what can do today and you did. Well done you 😊

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GrannyhugsGraduate

Great for overcoming hurdles. Enjoy tomorrow's rest then move onto next run with today's good feeling still fresh in your mind

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linda9389Graduate

Wow, result! Brilliant that you found it easier despite going quicker and not even wanting to go in the first place. The first step out the front door is often the hardest one, the ' I don't feel like it' gremlin the loudest one! But the rewards are almost always worth that initial effort. Week 2 will be in the bag before you know it :)

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MJP458

Yes!! Well done, I’m 1 run behind you, I’m looking forward to my w2r2 tomorrow.

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Candy46

Well done on getting out.....sometimes that is the hardest part 😍 Keep enjoying. Cx

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

That's it! We only ever regret the runs we don't do 👍🏻💪🏻😁

Keep it up, you're doing great!

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Speedy60Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

I like that. I shall start saying that to myself. 👍

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Sp81Graduate

Amazing how the runs we don’t feel like doing turn out to be great. Congrats 🥳

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