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W7R1 was not a surprise

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I knew it was coming..I got told! I never meant to find out; why spoil it for myself eh? (ho-hum!). Anyway, for a few days then leading up to this run, I kept thinking about it, overthinking it to be honest, so by lunchtime today, I'd convinced myself that I'd call it a day. I shan't spoil it for those behind me and don't want to know, but this week was in my mind the one that would be the wall too high to get over, too wide to go round... esp. more than once? So that's that! I enjoyed the shorter runs (eventually), knowing in not too many minutes time I will have some recovery walking time, but this week... well this week was going to be too much. Done!

I've lost a bit of weight, feeling good thanks, and as I get to stay in hotels now and then (through work) with food and drink paid for, I should make the most of it, chill out now , I've proved something to myself, relax (my mind had convinced me).

I didn't rush home from work, stopped to shop then poodled on home. It was only once I dropped my bags down, sat down at my laptop (again) that it sprung to mind (again) that all I really do all day, every day is sitting, sitting, sitting! My brain gets exercise, but my body really doesn't. I remembered instantly how good I felt finishing week 6, pleased, proud, getting lovely comments and great encouragement from fellow C25K'ers on this forum (my only, but best support network btw) so thought, sod it! (apologies), I've started this thing, come this far. So got changed and as I opened the app, and the front door, MJ told me what's going to go on ( I told him I knew already), so set off on the 5 minute walk. I felt a little more anxious than previous runs but told myself I'd do my best and that's the best anyone can do.

The last leg (no pun intended) was tough, legs became very heavy, but the momentum, stamina and successes built up over the previous 6 weeks, winning a number battles with the mind demons, kept me jogging on to the end, and I feel mighty pleased with myself, if not a little cross also for almost putting myself off.

Folk like me take strength from this - you will no doubt have doubts, but please push on and push through them, relax and jog on. Have good tunes to sing along to (in your head, or out loud, your shout). You have my admiration and support and I wholly respect those who have finished this thing - I will too, I promise myself (back in the game!).

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Brilliant post! I love the way folk on the forum share the thoughts that go on in their heads while running - and before and after their runs

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GranspeedGraduate

Wahey! You did it! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸΌ Well done you. I really enjoyed getting out that door with you. πŸ˜„ Onwards!

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Another great post, and another great effort .....well done πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’ͺ

You describe so well the mental demons that we all have to overcome. I’m learning (slowly) to quieten them down, and set off with a little more confidence most of the time now.

Keep up the great work !!

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That's terrific, BWhelan ☺️

If only brain could have faith in what body can do, it would be so much simpler 😁 but where would the fun be in that?

Sharing your thoughts is so good for others coming on behind, I got so much from reading posts from runners ahead of me.

Have faith in the programme, and yourself - doing your best will see you through ☺ πŸƒ πŸ‘

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Roadrunner65Graduateβ€’ in reply toJoanney69

Thank you, support and encouragementb like yours means so much.

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Joanney69Graduateβ€’ in reply toRoadrunner65

You're very welcome 😊 πŸƒ

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LesaspieGraduateβ€’ in reply toJoanney69

"If only brain could have faith in what body can do, it would be so much simpler"

Exactly this! Well said. :)

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Roadrunner65Graduateβ€’ in reply toLesaspie

Absolutely !

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Joanney69Graduateβ€’ in reply toLesaspie

Thanks Lesaspie ☺

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Nolslynch

Massive well done!

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Roadrunner65Graduateβ€’ in reply toNolslynch

Thank you

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getfit2345Graduate

Well done πŸ‘

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Katerinasupacat

Thank you for the fantastic positivity!!

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Moosey60

Those pesky demons are a pain, but you beat them down. Well doneπŸ˜„. I have one more run on week 7 so if I can do it, so can you πŸ’ͺ

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WenderwooGraduate

So glad you didn’t give up and got out and did it. Well done you - you can go all the way for sure, keep the positivity 😁

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iBardGraduate

I’m on week 2 at present and your post is encouraging:)

Well done- I hope to be like you some day😁

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Roadrunner65Graduateβ€’ in reply toiBard

Stick with it. The mental challenge is oddly tougher than the physical one, but pride and satisfaction is a mental emotion, win these, and you'll/we'll do thisπŸƒπŸ’ͺ

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Well done for getting out there and completing the run and a bigger well done for not quitting!! You’ve got this!!

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Roadrunner65Graduateβ€’ in reply toJonnyBeGood

Thank you JonnyBeGood, the encouragement from this forum, Iike this, means so much

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JonnyBeGoodGraduateβ€’ in reply toRoadrunner65

You are quite right, there are many supportive people in this forum!!

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