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Oh England, my Lionheart...

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Out in the rain this evening with my trusty Kalenji run light, pounding the local pavements after a busy week at work! I love how the day's stresses slowly fall away as I find that rhythm and lose myself a little in my run. Today, for the first time in ages, I listened to Kate Bush's 'Lionheart' album and decided I must take more old favourites with me on my runs! My only complaint being that the album didn't last as long as the run! Home 6.5k later and now planning for my long run on Sunday. (Hoping for another 11/12 miles, all being well) Hope everyone enjoys their runs this weekendπŸ™‚πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸ˜€

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I am nuts about Kate Bush! :)

However - my running is more akin to 'Hammer Horror' than 'Lionheart' ;)

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Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply toIrish-John

Me too! I was genuinely heartbroken when I couldn't get tickets to see her live concert a couple of years ago!😦

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Irish-JohnGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

Confession time.... I actually turned down a complimentary ticket :( It was a silly decision but I was so sure she'd announce another at a more manageable time for me I let it go, figured someone else would have a better chance of using it. One of the few regrets in life I will never get over :(

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Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply toIrish-John

Agh!! My sister (who was not working on the morning of ticket sales), had our tickets in her virtual basket when the system crashed - we lost them! As huge, lifelong fans we were both devastated!😒...I never got over it either!!

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Irish-JohnGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

The only thing that consoles me is remembering how awful Kim Wilde was live compared to her vids. I doubt Kate would ever fail in that respect but maybe sometimes it is better to keep the mystique intact :)

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Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply toIrish-John

...maybe, but I don't think Kate would ever have let us down!πŸ™‚

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Wonderful! A super run with great music!!!

Just to run, listen and lose all the worries of the day ... great x

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Ooo I haven't heard that in years Sandra. Love her. Must dig it out again. Enjoy the long run tomorrow 😊 x

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Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Think I might do a Kate Bush run again tomorrow...have to line up a few albums this time!x

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aliboo70Graduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

Well done Sandra! I will be "running up those hills" tomorrow though probably not very speedily!! πŸ˜†

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Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply toaliboo70

Hope it goes well for you Ali! Will look out for your race report!πŸ™‚x

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aliboo70Graduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

thanks Sandra! jut had my macaroni as is traditional pre race day! its going to stay dry and the wind has dropped so thats good :)

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Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply toaliboo70

Ah! The omens are good!

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aliboo70Graduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

hope so! just been looking at the route, its quite hilly!!

mapmyrun.com/routes/view/59...

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Sandraj39Graduate10β€’ in reply toaliboo70

Gulp! Yes it is.. but you are strong and you have new bouncy shoes!πŸ˜‰

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aliboo70Graduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

well the shoes at least!!

:)

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Enjoy your run Sandra πŸ˜€

Sending you power vibes Ali! Power to those Hoka's πŸ˜€

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