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Hello. I’ve just finished Week 8 and aiming to do Week 9/1 on Saturday.

Had a bad few days mentally - not sure what’s up with me. Don’t feel depressed just really anxious and worried. Kept up with my running though so hopefully it will help.

The app keeps suggesting I go faster but I don’t think I can. Anyway, just posting my progress.

Hope everyone is well :)

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🍏 NO need to go any faster than is comfortable & keeps you running to the end of the program!! In light of your anxiety it’s essential to relax and enjoy your runs & get some headspace. You are doing incredibly well & we will soon be putting a Graduate Pin next to your name! Well done! 🤗👍

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Ignore the faster advice...your run, your happy pace!

Sorry you are feeling a tad anxious... use the run to help ease your mind.. focus on the run, the surroundings and just image those grey feelings, drifting away behind you!

You may find some exercises to help with this are useful ? E.g.

healthunlocked.com/strength...

Looking forward to your next post:)

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NutandraisinGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Well, I did 9/1 and it wasn’t as bad as 8/3. I dunno why I’ve been feeling so down. Anyway - 9/2 tomorrow and probably 9/3 Wednesday!

Do you have any advice/programs for my upper body? I was thinking of doing some press ups or something to give me a bit of strength. I’ve got an old school Bull Worker that I could use…

Thanks for all the support on here - helped me get over the final hump - well almost!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toNutandraisin

I'll look out some links..x

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I have done runs 9/1 and 9/2 - one more to go!!!! I was wearing Nike Huraches but they’ve got a hole in them so I’ve been wearing some old new balance trainers. Sure it’s making running easier. Maybe just a placebo. Either way, on either Tuesday or Wednesday I’ll have completed the program!!! Think I’ve only ended up a week behind too :)

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