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W9R1 done, but difficult.

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con-brioGraduate
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Went after work, not my best time of the day for running. The first five minutes were really difficult, but the thought of all you others persevering kept me going. :-)

Sort of OK after 15 minutes, then hit a hill for the last ten minutes. I'm sure I could have walked it faster.

Here's hoping things will be better next time, early Saturday or Sunday morning.

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bexbridgeGraduate

Keep going, you're nearly there and only 2 more runs to go! I know exactly how you're feeling, I only finished Week 9 on Sunday so this time last week I was you after doing Run 2. I found Run 3 terrifying and tortuous, but the thought of graduating really kept me going as did all the support I've had on here.

You've done brilliantly, finish in style!! :-) x

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con-brioGraduate in reply to bexbridge

Thanks ever so. Will try to emulate your success.

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bexbridgeGraduate

Keep going, you're nearly there and only 2 more runs to go! I know exactly how you're feeling, I only finished Week 9 on Sunday so this time last week I was you after doing Run 2. I found Run 3 terrifying and tortuous, but the thought of graduating really kept me going as did all the support I've had on here.

You've done brilliantly, finish in style!! :-) x

well done,you there ! you definitely there ! stay positive,you going to do it,no stress! well done! :-)

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con-brioGraduate in reply to

Thanks and good luck for your imminent (and probably spectacular) graduation too! ;-)

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LandesmanGraduate

Oh, well done on doing the whole 30 minutes. That's pretty much it. You know you can do it now, so just twice more and you have completed the course. :) Then the world is your lobster. ;-)

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con-brioGraduate in reply to Landesman

Better late than never... thanks for the support. It helped with today's run. Seriously. :-)

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k6daisyGraduate

The finish line is almost in sight. Don't you know how fantastic you are? I'm looking forward to seeing your badge! Take a good rest before you tackle run 2 then after that only one more left. I'll be rooting for you!

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con-brioGraduate in reply to k6daisy

Funny you should say that..."Take a good rest before you tackle run 2"... I did, only just done run 2 (after 3 days' rest). Went well. ;-)

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TJFlute

To still finish that run on a hill is impressive. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you're going up them: a huge well done! I always find running later in the day harder work too, but that's just a personal thing and different for everyone.

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con-brioGraduate in reply to TJFlute

I know it's a bit late to reply to this, but thanks for the support. :-)

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DeliaItalyGraduate

Forza Brio!

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con-brioGraduate in reply to DeliaItaly

Grazie. Ce la sto mettendo tutta! :-)

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DeliaItalyGraduate in reply to con-brio

You know I still have a hilly bit on my run that I hate with a vengeance. It still slows me down!

Good luck on your last runs!

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StefliserGraduate

Well done!! Blimey - not many of us could finish our first stab at week 9 on an uphill stretch!! That's very good going!! :-D

It's easy to feel like weeks 7 - 9 should be a doddle after the leaps and bounds you make in 5 & 6, but they're not. If they were, this would be a 6 week course, not a 9 week one. A lot of us find these 3 weeks the hardest of the lot. And that's without hills! :-)

If you're still feeling down, just mentally turn the clock back even just a week or two, and tell the 'you' back there that you're feeling low because you could only manage the uphill bit at the end of a solid 30 minutes of running by going slowly...! I bet you're both laughing in disbelief??

Well done again, and good luck for the rest of the week. Just 2 runs to go, and you'll be the proud owner of a lovely green badge! Let us know how you get on

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con-brioGraduate in reply to Stefliser

Wise words. Helped me a lot with W9R2 today. Thanks. :-)

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StefliserGraduate in reply to con-brio

Glad to be of service! :-) Hope today went better.

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AnniemurphGraduate

You're doing great - you'll get there, no problem. I had to laugh, I'm afraid, because you are a bit down that you were running up hill for the last ten minutes. Sorry, but that's heroic in my book :D I only wish I could do the same!

All the best for the next runs - I look forward to reading your graduation blog :)

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con-brioGraduate in reply to Anniemurph

That hill's been a b****y pain since w1r1... the downside of living in such a lovely area. It's now become my bugbear...

Thanks for the support. :-)

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piggyland1Graduate

Wowee, you're nearly done!! What are your plans for post C25k then? :D

~ Olivia

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con-brioGraduate in reply to piggyland1

To "kill" that hill... There are some young guys who seem to just float up it... I wanna be like them! :-)

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alcopopGraduate

Hey you well done, no more dodging the barriers and rocks I hope? Start mine on Monday so next weekend could be cause for a cellebration :-)

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con-brioGraduate in reply to alcopop

So how did your run go? Good luck! ;-)

PS Rocks still in the middle of the road, everyone just weaves through them with one wary eye (and ear) on the cliff overhead.

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