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RED January, new pony and longest run to date! 😊

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Hi VRBs. Haven’t posted for ages - no reason other than life getting in the way I guess. However loads has happened since I last posted so thought I would update you all whilst saying hello! 👋

Like many others of you I decided to do RED January this year to challenge myself but because of various circumstances I didn’t actually run every day - I was skiing over new year with my other half and some friends so the first 4 days were skiing ⛷. Running around the Alps would probably not have been the best of exercise choices so I was glad to find Alpine Skiing was an option on Strava! When we got back I almost immediately bought a horse (some of you may remember I lost my mare in October) and although the plan was to wait a couple more months before even looking for a new one, the lovely Jack came along and I couldn’t resist so he is now mine and happily settled in.

Initially I began running because I couldn’t ride my mare at all so wanted something to replace the lost exercise with, so running became my replacement, but now I have to fit running in as well as riding Jack as I will not be giving either of them up 😒!!

Also, last weekend, I ran my furthest distance yet, of 10 miles, with my friend and running buddy Anna and OMG it was hard work 😓! But we did it...slowly and with a bit of walking, but we did it and I was so proud of myself afterwards. It has shown me that I am probably not ever going to be a marathon (or even half-marathon) runner but that is ok. I can live with 5 and 10k runs, adding in the occasional longer one when I feel like it. Next weekend we have a 10 mile race to do so at least I know now what to expect! I am also going to start some Cani-cross with Dobby and have bought some new hybrid shoes as some will be off-road - although my first run was postponed this morning due to snow ❄️ 😒

So it’s all exciting this year so far. I ran 100km in January despite not running every day, which I am also really proud of. 😊 😊.

Pictures of Jack, new shoe-porn, Anna and I after our 10 miler and me and the other half skiing as I’ve just found out how to do collages! 😲

Happy running everyone 🏃‍♀️ 🏃 xx

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Hello Dizzysmum, we’ve missed you. Haven’t you been busy though?

Well done for reaching 10 miles, that is a real achievement and you now know that you can do that race, no probs.

Glad to hear that Dobby is still getting you out there and soon to be dragging you around the fields 🐕——🏃‍♀️

Enjoy your new pony too, so much fun to be had.....

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10 in reply toDexy5

Thanks Dexy. I’ve lots to look forward to. Xx

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Whoop Whoop!

So impressed with your RED Jan and 100k etc also nice to meet handsome Jack.

Take care

Bob

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10 in reply toMatildasPb

Thanks Bob. Xx

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Wow! What a great start to the year! How lovely to back in the saddle with Jack. Best of luck with him. 🤗♥️

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10 in reply toEqui-geek

Thanks Equi. Lovely to have another one. He’s a sweetheart. :)

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Sounds like a busy but fun month! Enjoy your running, riding and cani-cross (whatever that may be!)

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10 in reply toSaartjie

Thank you :) Cani-cross is cross-country running with dogs! xx

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