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I did my run just after 11am, I ran for 30 minutes, picked up the pace in the last 2 minutes but for at least 15 mins it was a mental battle as part of me was saying "stop it's too hot" (which it was) and "stop you're hungover" (which I am), however my legs kept going and I eventually won the mental battle!

For run 2 I'm going to run when it's much cooler and not drink the night before.

Hope you're all wellπŸ‘πŸ€πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ‘ŸπŸ‘

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing run 1 of week 9, only two more runs until you graduate.

On Monday if that's the day you are going to run, run 2 of week 9, try getting out for your run ASAP as for the next few days the weather is to be warm and humid, even at 7 am it could be warm, but not as hot as later in the day.

Drink plenty of water on Sunday to keep hydrated and some just before you run. πŸƒπŸΎ

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CockneymickGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Hi Al thanks mate, your support and from others on this site has been very helpful.

Can't believe I made it to week 9!

Will leave the house at 8am on Monday.

As always thanks for the advice πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸƒπŸ€

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Cockneymick

πŸ‘ πŸƒπŸΎ

JeanneMary profile image
JeanneMaryGraduate

Brilliant! Well done you. I've found that a side effect of this running thing has been less wine intake!

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CockneymickGraduate in reply to JeanneMary

Thanks I've also reduced beer intake but didn't last night! I'll have to plan better going forward

Hanzy profile image
HanzyGraduate

Congrats, I struggled today too thought it was humid, did it at 7 am so not too hot and I wasnt hung over.

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CockneymickGraduate in reply to Hanzy

Thanks and well done youπŸ‘πŸ‘I'm going go earlier next time and not over do it the night before! πŸƒπŸ‘

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Birdlady64Graduate

Congrats!πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸ€Especially in the heat with a hangover πŸ₯΅

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CockneymickGraduate in reply to Birdlady64

Thank you! πŸ‘πŸƒ

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CockneymickGraduate

Cheers mate good advice! Next no hangoverπŸ˜œπŸƒπŸ‘

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Cockneymick

I assume by your name that you come from London and also do your training in London Town.

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CockneymickGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Hi Al I actually come from Dublin but yes I live in East London. Cockney mick is old slang for people of Irish heritage living in East London.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Cockneymick

Great infoπŸƒπŸΎπŸ‘

Scotdee profile image
ScotdeeGraduate

Well done! I'm trying this run on Mon so great to hear how you did!

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CockneymickGraduate in reply to Scotdee

Thank you! I recommend you drink plenty of water the night before and run early before it gets hot πŸ‘πŸ€πŸƒ

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BrunsamarathonGraduate

This made me chuckle. You managed to run hung over....that's pretty impressive you won the battle lol!

Well done, hope it was a good night πŸ˜πŸ€£πŸ‘

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CockneymickGraduate in reply to Brunsamarathon

Was a great night thanks but I'll be having an earlier night tonight before run 2!

Battle was hard but eventually won, hopefully not as hard tomo.

How are your runs going? All good I hope? πŸ€πŸ‘πŸƒ

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BrunsamarathonGraduate in reply to Cockneymick

Lol don't blame you!

My runs are going really well thanks. Did a completely different run up in Cumbria but still managed it. It's starting to feel a lot more comfortable now.....famous last words πŸ™ˆπŸ€£

Good luck for your run tomorrow πŸ€

Lil5k profile image
Lil5kGraduate

Wow that's some hangover cure you have 🀭.... well done for winning the mental battle though. And only two runs to go yay!!! nearly there πŸ‘

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CockneymickGraduate in reply to Lil5k

It certainly was! Not one I'll try again thoughπŸ˜‰. Two runs I can't believe it (neither can my family!) πŸƒπŸ‘πŸ€

Kumearn profile image
KumearnGraduate

Well done. Feels good. I did my W9 R1 this morning too.

Scotdee profile image
ScotdeeGraduate

Got it done! Funny how that extra 2 min felt quite long #allinthemind

Excited to get all 3 of the 30 min runs in the bag now!

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Gannet1Graduate

Wow, what a slog and what a trooper! 😁 Well done, I would definitely have wimped out of that run with a hangover! πŸ₯΄You’re next one’ll be a breeze after that! πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈ

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CockneymickGraduate in reply to Gannet1

Yes and as the famous saying goes 'never again'. Did run 2 tonight in more favourable conditions (internally and externally!) and went well. Thanks for your encouragement πŸ‘πŸ€πŸƒ

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Vonni12

Well done you! I did my W9R1 this morning and feel really chuffed with myself - loving it

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CockneymickGraduate in reply to Vonni12

Fantastic thanks, that is great news for you, well done for getting this far, I know how hard it is. You should be rightfully proud of yourself. Enjoy your graduationπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ŠπŸ’–

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