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I am now in week 9 of my Bath half marathon training plan and thought you might like to see the hardships I am enduring in my 2016 Berlin marathon quest. I'm in Australia for a week and risked lethal snakes and spiders to do my tempo run this morning. The scent of eucalyptus and the song of lyrebirds just added to my trials ;-)

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Looks gorgeous TT but I'm not sure about the snakes and spiders. Give me mud and rain any day!

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AncientMumGraduate10

Right up until you mentioned the spiders and snakes I was thinking "Ooo how lovely!" What a difference those 3 little words make 😱 Stay safe and enjoy your training x

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turnturtle in reply to AncientMum

I will AM. I am assured the snakes will keep away if they hear me coming so my heavy breathing is paying off.

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Wow... That is such an amazing picture!!!! And well done on your training... I'm doing Bath too.... We must meet up!!!!

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turnturtle in reply to ju-ju-

Oh we must Jj. My son is doing it too. I suspect you'll have more chance of bumping into him st the pace you run!

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poppypugGraduate10

Looks gorgeous TT, glad the training's going well ! :-) xxx

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goonkeepgoingGraduate10

Beautiful ☺

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misswobbleGraduate10

Blimey, you do get about missus!

Good luck with the training! Looks like it's going pretty good from where I'm sitting

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aliboo70Graduate10

Wow thats pretty turnturtle! Loving the thought of eucalyptus scent and birds, maybe not the snakes and spiders! 😊

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Curlygurly2Graduate10

How lovely to hear from you, I was wondering how you were getting on - I remember a few "problems" when you arrived! Glad to hear it's going well for you x

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turnturtle in reply to Curlygurly2

Back on track now CH. I am not unaware that I have a significant traini

ng advantage on all you poor hypothermic UK runners

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