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Hi everyone and HAPPY FRIDAY!!! As you can see from the title I have now started on week 3....i was eager to get going and tackle this white stuff head on...so when I'd dropped everyone off at school that's exactly what I did....

Let me tell you, it was freeeeeeeeeezing...absolutely freeeeezing...I know everywhere's freezing and I completely understand anyone saying they don't want to go out but honestly, I felt so good running on the ice and light covering if snow that we got here in Brighouse...those of you who know me will know that I have a dodgy knee as in I only have one knee cap so ice and snow have always terrified me but yesterday I was the ice queen...I only had 3.5kms to do for this run and I did them absolutely no problem...I was really chuffed when I'd finished...it wasn't until I was walking back to the car that I realised just how slippy it was, it was an award winning dancing on ice style walk back...I had to run part of it because it was also colder than I realised and I thought if I didn't hurry up I was going to die of hypothermia!!!! Anyway...my Friday message is

1. Please be careful on the ice

2. If you're thinking of staying on the sofa where it's warm, please don't...get yourself out there, it's exhilarating in the cold and you will feel so much better for it I promise

Have a lovely weekend everyone

MC xxxx

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cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Well done getting out today MC! 👏👏 It looks beautiful too. ❄️🏃‍♀️👍🥶

I had to have a day at home as we simply had too much snow. I walked my dog in the field and there’s no way I could have run as it was so deep. What’s more, all the parkruns round here have been cancelled too, so it’s 5k at the gym for me tomorrow. 😫😫

I’d much rather pop on my new trail shoes and get out on the snowy trails but I daren’t risk it. Roll on spring! 😀

Happy and safe running to you! 🏃‍♀️😀

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

Better to be safe than sorry cheekychipmunks ...I haven’t run on a dreadmill but if it were too snowy I suppose there’d be no option...spring is just around the corner x

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

Oh I do hope so MC. I can’t wait to go out in just leggings and a vest top again. I’m done with layers.

I survived the treadmill, although I was the colour of a 🍅 at the end. I don’t know how people run long distances on them. 5k is my upper limit I’ve decided. 🏃‍♀️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

Walking briskly on the treadmill was part of my fitness programme in my previous life, B.R. (Before running) ...but I always seemed to get someone running about 100 mph next to me and they just seemed to run on and on and on....this always made me believe that running wasn’t anything I could ever do...how wrong was I? 5k is amazing x

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

I’m always relieved when there’s no-one next to me for that very reason MC! I’m sure they’d laugh at me. 😅One thing I’m not on the treadmill is speedy. I would actually melt if I ran any faster! 🥵🥵🥵🥵

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

I don’t know how they do it.....or why?! X

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

Exactly. Why???? 😳😳😅😅

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

Oh lorks, MUMMYCAV! (Or should I call you Elsa? 😂) You have true grit running in that (and was there any grit on the paths?!) It is lovely running in snow, I admit, but I am so fearful of slipping. Well done on getting out, but please be careful, oh lovely pal with one kneecap. 😘💪👍

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSadie-runs

Lol....you make me laugh xx

No, there was no grit down...I was so proud of myself when I realised how slippy it was, I wouldn’t have dared even walk on it at one time!!

Yay Mummycav , perfect ice run! Did you star in Cool Runnings as a stunt double by any chance? :) That takes true determination to run that run in this weather. I ran about 2.5k today around Lyme Park in the snow, I couldn't go any further because I was terrified of slipping or something, so I think you've done fantastically. Well done, my hero :)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

Haha..great film! Maybe next time eh?! 2.5k is admirable in the snow Hidden , you could’ve stayed at home but you didn’t...hero? Moi? X

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orangeguyGraduate10

Totally agree, running in the cold is good. After about the first 1k it does get warmer, although I have to admit just recently the gloves have stayed for the whole run :)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toorangeguy

It does, usually I take my jacket off after 1k, it’s only a thin, showerproof thing, but not this time, I kept it on for the whole run, my gloves ended up in my pocket though, not because my hands were warm, just because they were irritating me

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Fabulous450Graduate10

Go Ice Queen!! Fantastic motivation and great result!! 🤩🤩🤩❤️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toFabulous450

Thanks Fab x

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FlaraflarkinGraduate10

Yay!! Well done Mummycav 👊👊 Ooh that looks slipperyyyyyy!! I'm liking this cold running too, there's nothing quite like it ❄️🏃‍♀️🦋

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toFlaraflarkin

It was very slippy, but my clouds saw to it that I didn’t fall...I love the cold, I find I have to manage my breathing more so somehow, it regulates quicker, I don’t know how that works, especially as I have asthma too so you’d think the cold air would make breathing harder? I love the cold air on my face x

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Dexy5Graduate10

Well done Mummycav. I’d have been scared of sliding into the canal! ⛸

It’s lovely seeing everyone’s snowy pics.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Haha...I didn’t even think about it being slippy, I just ran! This post could’ve had a completely different ending! I like seeing everyone’s pics too

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Well done you! I thought about it... Hoping tomorrow will be sunny and that I’ll get myself into gear and go out for a run. On the plus side I did more hours work thus week because I couldn’t go for a run.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBaddieThePirate

Hope you got out BaddieThePirate ...more work must mean more money to spend on running gear?!

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

Yes, this running park is costing me a fortune in food and Lycra. I finally went out today and didn't 10km 😀. It felt awesome. It almost felt easy🏃🏼‍♀️

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Sounds and looks beautiful. Well done Mummycav . We've been snowed in all day so I had to tidy my drawers 😂😂

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

Ohhh I like tidy drawers! You’ll have to show ju-ju- a picture...do you have a separate drawer for your running stuff?

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

I have .....er......*whisper* .......several drawers for my running stuff 🙄

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quirkybee

So glad you braved it Bev and with only one knee cap, that's super uber brave in my book 👍❤️😍

You're right when you say it's exhilarating in the ice cold because it is. I love running and walking in the rain and snow. Yeh it's not nice being wet, but the fresh crisp air livens up your body. Well done chick 👍 xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toquirkybee

Thanks quirkybee , I’ve been for an extra long walk today with my dog and even he had a smile on his face on the beautiful winter sunshine xx

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Happy Friday Mummycav...and well done on your icy run...😨😊

I thought the same as Dexy5, I'd be worrying about slipping into the canal!

Take care out there lovely ice Queen, that looks quite scary even with two kneecaps!😊xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBluebirdrunner

Haha...I wouldn’t have dared at one time, running has changed me, I’m so brave now!!!! The ducks and swans would’ve had a bit of a shock if I’d landed on top of them....a bit like chicken licken! 🐥 x

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Deals1Graduate10

Wwwwaayy. Well done !! ⛸️⛸️❄️❄️

Don't think I'd of braved that.

Pleased for u 😀😀🏃🏃

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toDeals1

Thanks Deals1 ...the walk back to the car was worse!

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jayval70Graduate10

Well done Mummycav. It was too icy to run near home, but I just couldn’t face the treadmill. So I drove to the park which is warmer (because it’s lower down and more urban). The paths were mostly clear and I managed a reasonable 5k dodging the odd icy patch. It felt hard today - I think it was the cold air in my lungs and a half hearted warm up. But I did it and it was a lovely sunny, snowy view from the top of the hill. Hopefully I will be able to get back to my usual routes next week. Be careful out there 🏃‍♀️🥶🏃‍♀️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tojayval70

Exactly jayval70 , you did it...and you even sought out an alternative route to make sure you got your run in...hats off to you for that 🧢...I don’t think the ice will be around for long

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JonathanPGraduate10

Glad you were able to get out there - without coming a cropper! 😀

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toJonathanP

Thanks JonathanP

Nicely done Bev, I did my first slush jog today too... 2kms - oh how the mighty have fallen... But you are so right - the cold is exhilarating, except when you step in an icy puddle - doh...

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

You are still mighty Hidden ....right up there with the gods, you are just having consequences for being the bionic, mojo hunting, km killing warrior, you’ll be right as rain before you know it, you should be enjoying the massages!! Stepping in an icy puddle gives me brain freeze!! X

in reply toMummycav

Thanks Bev, it’s very frustrating this malarkey. Still it will get better even if I have to chop off the leg!

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Razouski

Excellent run Mummycav

I’m impressed. I wanted to run outside but Mr R was concerned and I ended up on the treadmill at the gym.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toRazouski

Better to be safe than sorry Razouski ...I like that Mr R is protective of you x

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Razouski in reply toMummycav

I think he just didn't fancy sitting in A&E if I fell and broke something. 😂😂

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lexi6Graduate10

Lovely photo Mummycav and gawd you’re brave. 👏🏻 Take care

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tolexi6

Thanks lexi6 ...brave or daft, one or the other! X

You're braver than me. well done! xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

Thanks Hidden ....you’re a brave chick yourself xxx

in reply toMummycav

Not brave enough to run on ice by choice - though I did end up doing about 3k along the verge of a road with black ice one morning - though not intentionally 😳🥶 xxx

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