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After being unable to complete w8r2 last week, I ran it again and completed it. I then run r3 and also failed to complete it. After have a 3 day break, I got up (reluctantly) at 6.00am, made sure I was hydrated, warmed up properly and off I went. In truth I wanted to give up before I left the house and told myself I could drop back to week 7 if I couldn't do it. However, mind over matter kicked in and I done it. For the first time ever, I could have carried on, W9 here I come. :)

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Busylady1Graduate

Yay! Well done! It’s all about the PMA! 🎉

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Thismumcan_runGraduate

Brilliant! Well done olderrunner 😀

Maybe having 2 rest days between each run is better for you now you’re this far into the program?

Come get that medal, it’s waiting at the finish line 🏅

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olderrunnerGraduate in reply toThismumcan_run

Can't wait to get that medal. :)

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Delgirl82

Oh well done you. That’s true grit there have been so many times I could have given up too. Now I’ve graduated it’s even more tempting as there are no real goals no graduation to aim for. So I will have to give myself some serious talking to.

Your a star good luck in week 9 !! 👍🏻🤞🏻🏃‍♀️🐌

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olderrunnerGraduate in reply toDelgirl82

Thank you. I'm sure you will find other challanges.

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SaltdeanSizzler

Fab nearly there 🏁👏I always have a couple of rest days before stepping up a run 🐌🏃‍♀️It takes effort to find your inner snail and sych him up for it 🤣 that graduation club is hopefully going to remain busy 🤞

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BowlingTGraduate

Fantastic! Well done on finishing week 8

It’s hard when we have set backs but you have clearly bounced back brilliantly x

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done.

Anything you drink immediately before your run is going to do precious little for your general hydration.

This post may help explain it all healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

There is rarely a good reason to drop back a week. Just try the run and you will either do it or not, but both will make you stronger.

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BeatlesforeverGraduate

Fantastic, well done!! Nothing wrong with taking longer breaks between runs if that's what your body needs 🙂 The lower temperatures this week should also help with these longer runs. Good luck with week 9. So very close now, you can totally do this! 👍💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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Tinytears60Graduate

Brilliant!.....

You got back on it and completed it!... Brilliant achievement

Week 9 here you come!... :-)

I hope I manage your attitude and commitment!

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olderrunnerGraduate in reply toTinytears60

Thank you, I'm sure you will succeed because, genuinely, if I can do it, anyone can. Good luck.

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