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Back after a break ☕

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Well...the last time I ran was the 26th April which was W7R1. I didn't plan on having a break, I guess life just told me that's what I was doing and I didn't really have a choice. Work has been extremely busy and I am also in the process of selling & purchasing a home, the diet went out the window and the quick easy (all super unhealthy) meals made their way back into my life for ease. I had absolutely no energy to face my runs and I couldn't believe how quickly I felt my health and mood deteriorate over these last 9 days without running. I've had terrible sleeps and intrusive thoughts running riot, tonight I decided to get back out and to my suprise I managed to complete W7R2! I'm already feeling positive, accomplished and ready for W7R3...maybe I needed the break to see just how much the C25K programme has changed my life for the better. Shout out to Lockdownpositive for sending much needed motivation when I needed it the most, that run was for you 🙌

TL;DR: Didn't run for 9 days.

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Lockdownpositive

You. Officially. Rock! Told you you had this. Well done mate!

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C25Kate in reply to Lockdownpositive

Thank you so much ☺️ couldn't have done it without you!

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Lockdownpositive in reply to C25Kate

Glad to help. I only reciprocated!

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Thommo23Graduate

Great stuff, I’m continually amazed about how great running makes me feel. All you need is the strength to get the first 10 mins in and it’s all gravy from there!

Keep it going!

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C25Kate in reply to Thommo23

The first 10 mins are always the worst haha. Thank you for the support ☺️

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ele123Graduate

Well done Kate! Glad you are back at it! 😊😊😊

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C25Kate in reply to ele123

Thank you ☺️

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FrencGraduate

Well done Kate! So glad you’re feeling more like you. Let us know how the next one goes. 👍😊👏🏼🏃‍♀️🤩

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C25Kate in reply to Frenc

Thank you, will do! ☺️

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QuadroVEINiaGraduate

Well done and good to see you back in the groove. Your body has confirmed you definitely got this! Keep going 👊🏽

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C25Kate in reply to QuadroVEINia

Thank you! Hope you're well 😁

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QuadroVEINiaGraduate in reply to C25Kate

I’m good thanks, just growing frustration with torn calf muscle but hopefully back soon!🤞🏼

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