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Didn’t think I could run after a break but yes I can.

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Noodle1991Graduate
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Happy Christmas all fellow Couch to 5K’s. and graduates too. I graduated 2 weeks ago but haven’t had the motivation to run since. The longer I put it off, the more afraid I was of not being able to do it. Finally today, I put my trainers on and set off. I told myself I’d just do week 6 run 1 so only have to run for a short while before a walk break Do you know what, I ran through every walk break and managed to run non stop for 30 minutes. It felt amazing. So if you are in a bit of a rut like I was, just put the trainers on and set off. 🙃🙃

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Happy Christmas to you Noodle1991, so week 6 run 1 ended up being run 1 of week 9, well done, I hope you enjoy the rest of Christmas Day.

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Noodle1991Graduate in reply toAlMorr

Yes it did but I’d set off aiming for that, I think I would have struggled. Thanks for your encouragement.

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That is such good advice, just put your trainers on and get out there, it doesn't matter how long you go for, but just go!! Merry Christmas!

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Noodle1991Graduate in reply toSmelliepoo

Thank you. The support on this site is amazing.

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Great running and Merry Christmas 🎅🎅

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Carowood

Really well done - so easy to psyche yourself out if it..

Sometimes it works out the best way to think 🤔 about it.

I often think I am not up for it and say to myself just do a short run which is better than nothing - then you usually find yourself getting to that target and thinking I can do more.

Enjoy your next run now you are back in the rhythm!

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