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My wk9 R3 today

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I had an almost 3 week break due to travel. During that week only managed one treadmill run. Then two days ago I did wk9R2. I wasn't sure I would make it as I was anxious about the long break but I did. Now I have to motivate myself to go out and do WK9R3. I cannot believe I am here. I also cannot believe how nervous I am. Just writing about it am feeling hot and flustered and a bit shaky. But am unbelievably proud of how far I have come (literally and figuratively). So whether I finish today or not, I am happy. From always sitting at my desk, from huffing and puffing through 1 minute runs, I CAN RUN 30 MINS NON STOP! I am so thankful for the app, for this community, for my virtual coach Denise Lewis. My body and mind have amazed me! Today its going to be a mid afternoon run followed by a trip to the physio for a massage and mobilisation as a treat! Wish me luck

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You're going to smash this run, don't worry. Good luck (you don't need luck, actually, you've done all the hard work to get here which is much more effective :) )

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

🍏 Absolutely agree with Yesletsgo Trust it went well and you are ready to claim your graduate badge!! Do let us know! Glad you set up such a fab reward!!

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I did it! Run my last 30 mins of the program. As always the first 10 mins are a bit of a push then you are flying and free. So so proud to have embarked on this journey and even more to have finished. Its program where I have stuck to it without having to make appointments with someone. And I have felt motivated (99.9% of the time) to go and run. And every time I have come back feeling amazing. Not sure what my next step should be but at the very least I dont want to loose this routine.

I need my badge now😇 Thanks to everyone who has every responded to my messages here. And those who post their experiences. They are so so important when newbies are feeling daunted

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ReturningRunner1Graduate

congratulations 🎉

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Hope the run went well and I shall watch for your Graduation post!

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VS1975Graduate

Well done & Congratulations. Toxic 10 still gets me now.

Check out Nike running Club (NRC) for more guided runs.

I hear there are 3 consolidation runs too.

Claim your Victory badge

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Check out the post after yours for more links I could only copy one.

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drl212Graduate

Well done! You've got it!!!

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Gardengirl20Graduate

well done. I agree the first 10 are harder, then get into stride. 👏

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