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I love running. I actually LOVE it ๐Ÿ˜ โค๏ธ

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I have had an epiphany! Inspired by LoungeLizaard asking how I was getting on today I realised that I actually really love running and I know thatโ€™s how many of you feel too but I didnโ€™t really think about it until today - Iโ€™m almost obsessed! I am constantly on running websites and planning routes. I have running friends at work and we are always discussing races and paces, park runs and fartleks and whether Wiggle have a sale on! But the BEST thing happened this week...

We had the school photos this week for all the students and during one session my job was to supervise. While we were waiting for the kids to come down for their pictures I was talking to the photographer who asked me if I was a runner...

โ€˜I obviously look really fit and physically like someone who runs loadsโ€™ I thought ๐Ÿ’ญ โ€˜Hey look at me - I look like a runnerโ€™ I thought ๐Ÿ’ญ

โ€˜What makes you say that?โ€™ I said - waiting for him to tell me how amazing and physically fit I look...

โ€˜Youโ€™re wearing a Garmin...โ€™

Oh.

Still, we got chatting about it and he seemed as obsessed as me. It was great. And I wasnโ€™t too disappointed he didnโ€™t think I physically look like a runner ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ˜

Iโ€™m a runner. I love running and I am so happy I discovered it. Happy running all ๐Ÿƒ ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ

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Loved reading this, l also love running. I'm gutted if l can't get out 3 times a week. It's really addictive๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜†

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply toAbaggs

I think youโ€™re right - it is totally addictive! ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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LoungeLizaardGraduate10

Lol, itโ€™s true! We are all becoming obsessed! Keep on running (whether anyone sees you or not lol!!) โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply toLoungeLizaard

Haha thanks Mitch! I will ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธโค๏ธX

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kwell39Graduate10

I can completely relate! All things running has become my new mantra! Loved the story. Thanks for sharing. :D

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply tokwell39

Thank you kwell39 x

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Fabulous450Graduate10

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ! Brilliant post!! Donโ€™t worry, Iโ€™m sure he added your physical appearance to the Garmin to get to runner! Running is truly amazing!! ๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

Thank you - and it is! X

Yay!!! That's so awesome :) I know what you mean about being gutted if you don't get out. I've been struggling with some shin and ankle pain (is that shin splints?) after attempting a rather hilly run last Monday, so the last run I did was Wednesday. I'm itching to get out there. I think I'll be OK to try a small run tomorrow, we shall see. I'm really thrilled to see you enjoying it so much. I really needed the encouragement myself :)

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply to

Thanks Neil - hope you manage to get out today and that your shins are feeling better. Itโ€™s weird how we become so obsessed - my week can revolve around my 3 runs and what the weather is doing lol ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโค๏ธ

โ€ข in reply toDizzysmum17

Thanks! Iโ€™m going to don my new annoyingly expensive ultra-lightweight running jacket and head out in a bit, see how it goes.

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply to

Enjoy! Hope the jacket holds up - itโ€™s sheeting down at the moment here! โ˜”๏ธ

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BlondeAmbition72Graduate10

Totally agree with you!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply toBlondeAmbition72

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

Completely agree! We've all gone a bit mad this summer! Also a running bug, runners world, wiggle, sportshoes, and all things running fanatic!

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply to

Thanks Sharron! Donโ€™t forget Decathlon and Tikiboo! We are all mad! ๐Ÿ˜ x

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Dexy5Graduate10

Just had a lovely romantic meal with OH and yes running was included in our conversation. The wine nullified the aches and pains as a result of todayโ€™s run.

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

So glad you had a lovely date/celebration night - and that the wine was good! You have to be able to treat yourselves occasionally โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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UpTheStanleyGraduate10

Wonderful story! Not sure the pains nullified as reported above will make up for the pains on the way tomorrow morning ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ™ƒ

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply toUpTheStanley

Iโ€™m sure it went some way towards helping numb them though UpTheStanley ! Hope youโ€™re feeling ok this morning. And congratulations again on your fantastic achievement! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

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UpTheStanleyGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDizzysmum17

Youโ€™re too kind ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply toUpTheStanley

๐Ÿ˜

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SHBWY

Fabulous!

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply toSHBWY

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

I love to run too. It take you somewhere else, somewhere that the bills don't matter, work is not on your mind. It takes me to a place where putting one foot in front of the other is the only thing on your mind. I think it's run meditation to me. And that my friends is why I love to run. โ™ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ‘

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply to

That's a great way of describing it Hidden - and I totally agree! I just zone out with my dog and my music and forget all the other stuff - and then when I get home I start planning my next one lol! xx

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Equi-geekGraduate10

Oh that made me smile!!! Especially the Garmin comment! I'm obsessed too - and this is a much more positive platform than the mainstream social media sites - I always come here if I need a laugh. Thanks Dizzysmum!

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply toEqui-geek

Thanks - and it is definitely more positive I agree! I rarely share running stuff with my other social media friends, there's little interest unless they are runners and I think I'm beginning to become addicted to Strava and this forum too haha! x

Im obsessed too. I love running after the event. I also love running when I do over 5k, when the run gets better, my legs find their rhythm and my breathing settles. I only love short runs in retrospect. Short runs donโ€™t allow me to outdistance toxic whatever time. X

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply to

Yeah I struggle with short runs too these days - think Iโ€™m going to find them easier than I actually do weirdly! Xx

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FlyingredGraduate10

Yes, I agree. I leafed through Runnerโ€™s World at the station bookstall on Wednesday and found so many interesting articles that I had to buy it. Always a sign of addiction onset!

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10โ€ข in reply toFlyingred

๐Ÿ˜œ fantastic! X

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