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There are runners and everyone else πŸ˜‚

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Was supported to get up and out by this mantra when I woke up up this morning. The sun peeking in at the window irritated me - I'd clearly picked the wrong day this week to do my long run (dreary drizzly Thursday rather than today) and my legs were still feeling a bit tired after their Thursday outing.

But today didn't have to be fast did it? I just had to get out there and run - because that's what runners do. So inspired (by the unexpected sun) to change my planned local park route I went a bit further afield so I could slowly stretch those legs over a more rural trail.

It wasn't fast, it wasn't far, but it was so gooooood 😊.

Happy running this weekend.

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It’s so true! I think the saying to add to that is: take each day as it comes. So glad you had an enjoyable run!

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Some days it just all comes together - and quite often when you're not feeling it to start with 😊.

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It’s true

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Dexy5Graduate10

An excellent motto Deb, I must admit I was glad to run in the sun again today, but I was only doing 5k. I can’t believe I said only - in March it would’ve seemed a miracle.

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DebJogsOnβ€’ in reply toDexy5

It is amazing I 'only' ran about 4.5k this morning, just a little trip out - but still 1k further than I could run in 30 mins at the end of C25K. Was still joyous though 😊.

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Dexy5Graduate10β€’ in reply toDebJogsOn

Yep so glad I discovered this running lark, even if a little late

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Sandraj39Graduate10

All runs are different aren't they? Sometimes those slow, steady runs are just as special as the faster ones or the longer ones - it sounds as though it did you good, especially after a longer run. Happy runnnig. πŸ™‚

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DebJogsOnβ€’ in reply toSandraj39

Definitely no rhyme or reason - but have to say the sun always helps.

Thanks for the post and the motto. Glad you had a nice run. I was disappointed with a long, slow run today because I stopped a few times. It was on hilly forest trails. I got lost and it was very steep. It took me over an hour to do 8.5km and all I could think was that it doesn’t even count as a run. Blooming heck ! I ran for over an hour and for my longest distance ever. Give myself a break !

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DebJogsOnβ€’ in reply to

I know exactly how you feel. There's a woodland park near me where I sometimes run (it takes about 10 mins to drive there). I could get there on foot from where I live but this would involve a run of about 1k and then a walk up a steep path (I couldn't possibly run up it) and then I could do some lovely woodland running (and I guess run home) but have always avoided it because I don't feel it would be a 'proper' run if I have to walk up that hill!

Sounds silly written down. Will maybe try it sometime soon.

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Give it a try. It sounds lovely and you'll have a nice run downhill on the way home. I won't tell that you walked a bit if you don't ;)

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Dexy5Graduate10β€’ in reply toDebJogsOn

Everything counts now that you’ve graduated Deb so jog on and just enjoy the walk up that hill

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Great post, Deb. And yes, like a runner you got out there and ran. Sounds like a very satisfying run! Lovely. xx

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DebJogsOnβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

It was just one of those runs where it all comes together. 😊

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Awesome motto Deb, love it!! Well done on getting out there today and great that you enjoyed it. :) :)

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DebJogsOnβ€’ in reply toLorijay

It was joyous 😊

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Fab job Deb...no it doesnt have to be fast it just has to be done...happy running to you too x

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linda9389Graduate10

Ooh I really like that .... Glad you got out there and enjoyed your run too :)

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