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W8R1 i did it!!!

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I've done my W7R3 on Monday this week and was gearing up for Wed W8R1 but when i woke up at 5am and heard rain, decided to sleep in and make up for it on Thu. On Thu ive managed to get out but stomach cramps meant that i only was able to walk my normal route instead of run. I was feeling a bit demotivated as knowing myself it would be easy to quit. I'm normally all in or nothing so was worried that if i dont get this week back on track, i will not come back next week.

It was my first time running 28min non-stop but i knew it was only a small increase from 25min so was confident that i could do it. Jo was nudging me to speed up for the last few minutes and my favourite song has come up, stars have aligned and off i went! It wasnt easy and had to tell myself that i can do it but made it until the end, im so happy!!😍 Even done the stretching afterwards standing on one leg and counting to myselfπŸ˜‚, great sight!

Stay safe and happy running Everyone!

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You did itYou didn't quit πŸ’ͺ

Well done there NusiaFabπŸ‘ keep going

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NusiaFabGraduate in reply to

Thank you Imc50! I didnt quit, im doing next run Monday see me gooooπŸ˜„

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Mondays are always great running days πŸ₯³

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NusiaFabGraduate in reply to

Yes, they are! Also, it means that ive survived the blues of the 1st week of Jan, have a great weekend!😊

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πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈWow....what an achievement!

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NusiaFabGraduate in reply to Rwran18

Thank you Rwran18!😁

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Zip54Graduate

That's brilliant. I know exactly what you mean about being all or nothing so it's a double win for you getting back to it after a couple of setbacks. I'm proud of you and you are an inspiration to me as I often throw in the towel after a setback.

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NusiaFabGraduate in reply to Zip54

Thank you Zip54! Let's do this! Good luck on your graduation run!!😊

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Zip54Graduate in reply to NusiaFab

Thank you, yes let's do it!

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FrencGraduate

Well done NusiaFab! You completely flicked that naysayer off your shoulder! And stamped on it πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜€. Then went for a run. We can do this πŸ’ͺ🏽πŸ’ͺ🏽πŸ’ͺ🏽

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NusiaFabGraduate in reply to Frenc

Thank you Frenc! Its like running has become something important that i should fight for it? When did this come from?πŸ€―πŸ˜‚ We can do this Frenc!!!

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FrencGraduate in reply to NusiaFab

I totally agree, what a great way of putting it! I have no idea where it came from, but long may it reign! It’s a bit of sanity in a crazy world πŸ˜€

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NusiaFabGraduate in reply to Frenc

And a massive confidence boost when the progress is clear! Keep going!!πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Jaxstr

Thanks for the positivity. That's my run this morning!

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NusiaFabGraduate in reply to Jaxstr

Its the best feeling when everything clicks into place! Happy running Jaxstr!😊

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Jaxstr in reply to NusiaFab

Thanks. It was great!

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