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Jay66UKGraduate10
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Some of you might remember That Park Run that tried to kill me. There is a local running group of people who regularly do it. I believe they all look like mountain goats or something.

Anyway, and for the less extreme runners, they have recently formed a B group. I had my first run with them yesterday. A little 4K loop from a pub and back with a drink in the beer garden after. With massive hills! πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

β€œLow and slow” is my mantra.

Really strange running with others - the Park Run is the only time I have before - but they were a great bunch and very welcoming.

Today I feel like a punchbag - those hills really work different muscles (or the same muscles differently). Roll on next week!

You can see me hiding in the back...and, yes, the one taking the shot was another young woman!

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Tasha99Graduate10

Excellent work Jay! I absolutely love my running group. Was getting bored on my own. Also it’s massively improved my pace in only a couple of weeks. Enjoy!

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Dexy5Graduate10

So glad you enjoyed it despite the hills Jay . And look at you - a babe magnet.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Get you! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Eiralas

Glad the running group was so welcoming, and that you enjoyed the run - good going tackling those hills! One day you'll go back to That parkrun and show it who's boss πŸ˜‰

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Catbee

How fab! Well done πŸ‘πŸ»

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LoungeLizaardGraduate10

Hah! That made me chuckle.... I do remember the park run, I referred to it in a reply the other day! I'm glad its flat where I live.....

Any run that starts and ends at a pub, can't be bad! Keep up the good work!

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Dralimc

Hang on, let me get this right, they are all women? Kerching Jay! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

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mountaindreamerGraduate10

Glad you enjoyed yourself! πŸ˜ƒβ€οΈ

Had to smile when I saw you were the only guy - Dexy5 ’s right, you look like a real babe magnet! πŸ˜‰β€οΈ

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Ang33333

A run with a pub at the end- perfect!! 😁😁

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misswobbleGraduate10

The hills really work your middle. It'll get nicely shredded. You'll be able to see abs any time soon.

Have fun!

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Jay66UKGraduate10β€’ in reply tomisswobble

Sadly there’s about 3 stone sat there to shift first!

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misswobbleGraduate10β€’ in reply toJay66UK

Not sad! It’ll shift if you keep running. Hills especially. I shifted nearly five stones πŸ’ͺπŸ˜ƒ

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SybilwGraduate10

Like you I’ve only done running with others as part of a parkrun (not counting the week I tried to run with a friend - W6R3 what was I thinking?!!). That didn’t end well - in fact it didn’t start well! Sent her on her speedy way about 5 min in. Did I mention the fact it was her first run after a heart scare?! Oh and I’ve done 3 with the LGO (little ginger one aged 9). Apart from that 🀣 I’ve only run alone but it’s beginning to feel boring. Think I’ll follow your lead and investigate my local group. Hope you don’t suffer too much tomorrow.

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HappyNoodleGraduate10

Fantastic! That looks like an amazing place to run. I have only run with my daughter and it was a disaster. I think I’ll try to get a parkrun under my belt in September.

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PaulBradGraduate10

Well done Jay - sounds like you had a good time. So just remind us again ......... what was it that drew you to a running group made up of women who were going to finish the run at a pub??? :)

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HoagyMGraduate10

You're definitely the odd one out Jay there, none of the others are wearing a cap ;)

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10

Brilliant Jay! Running with others really helps to keep pushing yourself. Also nice to chat and run. Hope you keep enjoying it. πŸ‘πŸΌ

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10

Hehe nice one Jay! Spoilt for choice I see! πŸ˜†πŸƒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ€οΈ

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sarah65Graduate10

Great photo Jay! πŸ˜‚

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Jay66UKGraduate10

Thanks everyone.

I didn’t know it was only going to be women running but, actually, I’ve always preferred female company.

Sadly I’m old enough to be most of their dads and I’m strictly interested in running and getting to know more people.

Hopefully they’ll do some more social events over winter and give me an excuse to be out with a group. Perhaps that will help me be out somewhere at the perfect time to meet Ms Right.

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SandieF

I see you, lurking at the back πŸ˜‚. I’ve often thought about joining a group but feel I would hold them back. I’m glad yours were so welcoming. But ohh more hills! πŸ˜±πŸ˜‚

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GoforitmamaGraduate10

Glad you joined the group, should be a great way to share your runs with others and keep motivating you for the big run next year.

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Crittermad

Sounds like a great group - I’m looking into some here but so far they seem quite competitive- even the local parkrun is!

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SaartjieGraduate10β€’ in reply toCrittermad

Me too. They both say they're friendly and I'm sure they are but lots of competitive racing too. (And our PR seems to be) Have to psych myself up to join one but am thinking it will keep me safely running through the winter πŸ™‚

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SaartjieGraduate10

Brilliant getting out there Jay. Hope you carry on enjoying it 😊

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amanda2463

There are a lot of ladies in that photo !!!!have fun and brilliant running xxx

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