Seven days of running: day 7

My last day of my running challenge to myself was a bit of a slog; I really didn’t want to go but I didn’t want to fall at the last hurdle. So I forced myself out the door for 3 miles. It was a nice sunny morning so that helped. However I am glad I did it, as it was a good discipline for me. It’s not as if I don’t need to burn a few calories. I’m sure I will be moaning about my weight in this blog before long. I need a goal…
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Seven days of running: day 6

For the first time all week I didn’t really feel like going out this morning. I stayed up too late watching tv last night and was feeling anxious and low this morning. But I realised this was exactly the time when I should be running. I couldn’t face plodding around the neighbourhood again, so I drove down to the canal and ran 4 miles. As usual I was so glad I pushed myself out the door. I think a nap this afternoon might be in order...
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