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EThomasGraduate
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That was tough this morning due to the humidity, but weirdly I really enjoyed it. At least it wasn't too hot. I stuck rigidly to the 30 minutes today but didn't go quite as far as last time but I'm really not concerned. What mattered to me was that I really enjoyed it.

I was worried after finishing C25K last Saturday as to how I would manage to fit in 3x 30 minute runs per week, but I realised that I wouldn't enjoy my runs if I put that pressure on myself. My aim will be to run twice a week on my day off in the week and again at the weekend. If I manage to get another run in then I will be really happy but I will not beat myself up if I don't achieve this. I want to keep running and if this is the way I can keep motivated then it is what I have to do.

I'm looking forward to my next consolidation run on Sunday. Hopefully it will not be quite so warm.

Good luck to everyone running today.

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SweatyHettie profile image
SweatyHettieGraduate

Lovely post ... I think you’re absolutely right regarding fitting it all in. After graduation I started to get anxious about getting runs in before work so I took the pressure off. It’s so much nicer to run because you’ve chosen to rather than because it’s on a schedule. Weirdly since I had a word with myself, I’ve managed to do three a week! 🤷🏼‍♀️

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EThomasGraduate in reply to SweatyHettie

Thank you. Well done managing to get in 3 runs a week. You're an inspiration.

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Bloomsbury22Graduate

That sounds like a super attitude! I had to have a very stern talk with myself a while ago about finding the balance between pushing my fitness and finishing this programme and managing my asthma/severe hayfever with pollen being crazy high. So went from running three to four times a week (ie, every other day) to taking two to three rest days when I had to. Which meant it has taken me a bit longer to get through this programme but I have been doing it, and am hopefully going to graduate either today or tomorrow.

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SB1724 in reply to Bloomsbury22

quite right!! we are all different and we all have busy lives. Enjoy your last run!

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Bloomsbury22Graduate in reply to SB1724

Thank you! Fingers crossed going out in the next hour or so.

EThomas profile image
EThomasGraduate in reply to Bloomsbury22

Thank you. Good luck with your graduation run. I'll be keeping an eye out for your post.

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Bloomsbury22Graduate in reply to EThomas

Thank you! Patiently waiting for my allergy and asthma meds to kick in, as well as my coffee (ha!) and shall be heading out! Puffers and hankies in tow!

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SweatyHettieGraduate in reply to Bloomsbury22

Spot on Bloomsbury. Running shouldn’t be a chore. It must be so hard to manage when you’ve got the additional issues of hay fever and asthma-my son’s girlfriend lives with us and she’s really struggled. She dropped out of the programme ( we started together ) because she wasn’t enjoying it.

We’re ready for you with the party poppers to cheer you home!🥳🏁

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MrsSchnauzerSmithGraduate

Quite right! I decided to stick with 3 runs but go a little steadier for next few weeks. I was competing against my Endomondo times and getting a little creaky afterwards (arthritic joints eh!). . Oddly enough on both my consolidation runs so far, ‘taking it easy’ has been virtually as fast as flapping around puffing madly!

EThomas profile image
EThomasGraduate in reply to MrsSchnauzerSmith

Thank you. Its nice just to be able to do your own thing, although its strange not having the programme to follow.

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MrsSchnauzerSmithGraduate in reply to EThomas

I’m going to try the stepping stones podcast......

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IssywhizzGraduate

Well done! Great thinking re not giving yourself any pressure. It’s probably more enjoyable that way too. I still need to get out and do run 2 of week 9. Tomorrow in the rain me thinks 😉😊 looking forward to hearing more about the consolidation runs 🌈☀️

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EThomasGraduate in reply to Issywhizz

Thank you. Good luck for your next run. Looking forward to seeing your post.

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Dtay1978Graduate

I’m exactly the same, times went out the door along with the last run. I’m just running for me now, plan my route on google maps and then go and run it, it’s so freeing 😊

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EThomasGraduate in reply to Dtay1978

Thank you. It is lovely just to go where I want to go. Good luck with your future running.

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