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Cold but nice 5k today

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This was my first run of the New Year and it went pretty well, considering. Cold, about 4 degrees, so I had hat, buff and gloves on and the only thing I discarded was the buff. Stayed largely to the road, at least to start with, as I had horrible vertigo yesterday and I thought, if it comes back I'll phone my husband to come and get me. I was fine though, and ventured along the river and the canal path later in the run.

I did 5k in what my Garmin told me was my best time since October 20th (it's been a sluggish winter for me 😄) - just over 36 minutes. I'm happy with that for today. Aiming to build back up to 10k well before an event which I've entered in May. Might get out again on Saturday 😄

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Well done for getting out there and in the cold. ... And recovering from vertigo! Hope u on the mend now.

Good time.

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Joy57Graduate10 in reply toDeals1

Thanks D! Yes much better today 😄

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Well done Joy, a lovely result when you were feeling uncertain how you would feel. I did 5k today too, with gloves, hat and buff and enjoyed a good run with no expectation. Only took off the gloves though😊

I think I know which 10k you are entering and wish you good luck building up your distance in the next couple of months!

Happy New Year running!😊xx

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Joy57Graduate10 in reply toBluebirdrunner

Thanks! Well done to you for yesterday as well. Often it's better with no great expectations, can only be a neutral or positive outcome! 😄

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Huge well done...it was really cold yesterday wasn't it... very well done!!

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Joy57Graduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Thanks Floss, yes cold and crisp but lovely to be out there and feeling good! 😄

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Brrrr, well done...it was a cold one...I’m just heading out this morning and I think it’s a cold one again...haven’t so much as stuck my nose out of the door yet!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

It is chilly... I cried off a longer run yesterday, the air was so so cold... and only did 5K... enjoy your run if you do get out there:) xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Thankyou Oldfloss ....I had a cracking run on New Year’s Eve I’ve yet to post about....

At least you went out Floss...my buff was laid out with my running stuff last night, thank god for buffs!! I will report when I get back....xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

Love the Buffs... I go a bargain in Bakewell last week... a Berghaus.. £ 6 !!! Bright Purple!!! Enjoy!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Ooo, sounds like would match my trainers!! My fav colour x

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Joy57Graduate10 in reply toMummycav

Mine is purple too, a fine stripe in a very fine wool (I find wool a bit scratchy but this is not, it's an actual Buff that I bought in France a couple of years ago when skiing). However I have a fleece 'neck gaiter' that I wear when skiing! Confusing 😗

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Sounds lovely Joy, well done on your time 🙂 Running beside a river must be so joyful....

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Joy57Graduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks IP! Yes, I've watched the cygnets grow up with their parents all year (their nest was on the opposite bank). Now they are the same size as the parents, mostly white but still with flecks of brown on their feathers. Running through the seasons is just great! 😀

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skysue16Graduate10

Sounds a great run but chilly! Good to hear it are doing so well and enjoying your runs ☺. I love buffs too!

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Joy57Graduate10

Thanks Sue! How's it going with you?

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