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The battle with your mind to get up and do the run is the Hardest part!

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And the amazing feeling afterwards!

Feel so powerful!

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💯 getting off that couch is the hardest bit!

If it is a run day I put my gear on as soon as I wake up. I have to do all the mum stuff and dog walking duties first, then I run after. I feel really silly (and guilty) taking it all off if I've not run before I start work in the afternoon. 🙄

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Thanks delly-dot

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We all know it ! Well done you ⭐️

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Loved yr post about Ethel, black dog and panic moth as you bring humour into the struggles you have, And great that you can talk openly about it, shining a light on our demons and talking about it takes the power out of it! I’ve got an Ethel but she’s gonna go as I embark on c2 5k ! Running is soooo gd for our mental health. 👍

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It’s a fact, so go you ⭐️ !

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👏👏! Well said!

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