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W8 The 28 Minute Runs Have Arrived....3 More Minutes!

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Completed the final run of Week 7, this morning, went quite well, got into a rhythm with my breathing and got through it, but was so glad to hear Jo W’s encouraging voice in my ear phones say, just 60 seconds left. Week 8 next, with runs increased from 25 to 28mins, a daunting thought, but as I keep repeating to myself Failure is not an option, I really want to achieve this. So I’m looking forward to the challenge.....Good Luck to everyone who’s on this journey stick with it we’re getting there!!

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Great attitude! I started week 8 yesterday. I noticed those extra 3 minutes but I kept going. Not long to go now 😃👍🏼. See you at the finish!

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Thanks for the encouragement, we’ll get there 👍

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The jump from 25 to 28 is a lot easier than from 5 to 8... you’ve done that and more besides... nothing to fear now. Slow and steady in every step up, and you got this.

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Yes I agree slow and steady wins the race, it’s all about pacing yourself......I’m sure those 3 minutes extra won’t be half as bad as I thought 👍

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