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Lovely "little" chilled-out 5k

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Hey there lovely runnies!

Just a quick post from me, not much to report other than I finally managed to slow down on this morning's 5k run, and I really appreciated the change in pace.

Today was a lovely 5k along my favourite canal route, and it was lovely. Slightly chilly to begin with, but that was just perfect for me, as I do get quite hot. I deliberately tried not to rush. I was aiming for about 34 or 35 minutes. I came in at 33:20 but that's an improvement where going slow is concerned. Nothing else to report really, other than even after a couple of miles walk with the girls this afternoon, my legs feel great, and all is good with the world.

Take care everyone, run safely!

Neil

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Sounds nice Neil. When did 5km become “just a quick run” ?well done on slowing down. Me, I just pick one of my hilly routes. I’m beginning to hate them less 😉

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I know! I feel slightly guilty if I don’t do 5k now, which is silly :)

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Nice one Neil.... these quick runs are a joy! Sounds lovely...

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Thanks Floss! Well it wasn’t as quick as normal, and that’s what was so lovely about it. No pressure, just pure enjoyment.

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Your slow is definitely faster than my quickest Neil , you greyhound 🏃‍♀️🐌

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I'm thinking more going grey than greyhound. I'm starting to eye up "just for men" in Boots now lol

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🤣

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That sounds perfect, Neil. I like the 5km distance now - it’s enough to feel like a “good” run, but not so knackering, more energising. Glad to hear the pins are doing well. 😁

Well done, buddy. xxx

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Thank you Sadie dear! Yes, I feel exactly the same. It’s nearly a year since my first 8 minutes of running, I honestly can’t believe I’m still doing it, and finding it fun!

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Sounds like a lovely run - I think a few of us are enjoying this cooler weather too.☺

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Oh yes, I do not do well in heat and humidity. Today was just perfect temperature wise :)

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DebJogsOn

Lovely day all round 😊

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Aye :) does that mean you’ve done something exciting today then?

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Good for you Hidden ...sounds lovely...as much as we all love being on holiday I am looking forward to running on the canal when I get home, I’ve missed it so much...will you take me with you if you run there again this week? 😉

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Hi mummycav, yes it was lovely, I do so enjoy running along the towpath. And as soon as you’re back, yes we should go on a virtual canal run, or even a real one! You’re somewhere near Huddersfield aren’t you? Only an hour away by car, or we could run and meet in the middle! :P

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I am Neil....we’ll have to arrange it! 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️

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icklegui

oh sounds wonderful. Hope you've had a lovely rest day today!

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Sounds wonderful. Remember all those months ago when that tow path was hard going? - and look at you now! Fantastic!😃

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