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New shoes and no inhaler.

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I spent today debating with myself whether or not I would feel like going for W2R3 after work. As it turned out I was able to finish work at 5.30 rather than 6.30, so felt that I had no excuse not to go.

There are no streetlights where I live, so had to stop off at a small town with lights on my journey home. I tried out my very bouncy new shoes which I do feel lessened the pain in my shins while running.

Because I had packed my things this morning, while only semi-conscious, I forgot the tubigrip I usually wear on a dodgy knee and my ventolin inhaler. You know what, I survived without them! This was a boost to my health-esteem (like self-esteem, but diagnosable!) after being diagnosed with arthritis in my wrist this morning. I feel my asthmatic lungs are better than they've ever been (thanks to Seretide the wonder drug), but I swear my legs are getting heavier!

Feeling just a little anxious about week 3 though.

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early dart and you go for a run eh? thats dedication for you!

and you survived without your usual trimmings being with you too!

i think we all feel anxious about the next week - even the week before like you. try not to think about it too much. blimey - get through this week first!!

remember - you can do this!

keep on running:-) ali

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earl-grey-sianGraduate in reply to AuntieAli

Week 3 starts on Thursday! :-s

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Well done!

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earl-grey-sianGraduate in reply to Deryn61

Diolch Deryn :-)

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well impressive.

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Lilacblue

Well done!

I have just completed week two and am nervous about my first week three run tomorrow. Guess we will have to trust in Laura and the plan!!

Good Luck

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