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1 - in a spectacular display of willpower, I've managed to get up at 7am and go for a 2km run every morning this week. Consequently, I'm hellishly tired and sore all over - nothing that hurts this much can possibly be good for me...
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2 - ...still, I'm looking forward to the year in my usual spirit of boundless faith, hope, and unbridled enthusiasm.
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