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Snails aโ€™plenty but Iโ€™m alive! ๐Ÿ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10
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I wasnโ€™t going to bother posting about yesterdayโ€™s run as it was unremarkable - but then I had a reality check - how can running 10k be unremarkable? How dare I ๐Ÿ˜ 

I started off feeling great, the only pre-run faffage being me deciding which route to pick. I opted for my tried and tested undulating 3 looper. Iโ€™d have preferred my flattie along the river, but it would have been too muddy (and I didnโ€™t fancy falling in. ๐Ÿ‘Ž)

So off I set, Garmin and MMR primed. Felt controlled and good, pace was ok (for a 10k attempt) and I trotted on. Felt awesome between 4 and 7k, then my legs decided theyโ€™d had enough - err no guys, youโ€™ve agreed to carry me for 10k so get a ripple on. โ€œNo thanksโ€ say my legs, โ€œweโ€™ll just stick at our pace and might even go a bit slower if thatโ€™s ok?โ€ Not really, but my legs are obstinate it seems. ๐Ÿ™„

So. running at the pace of a sleeping snail, I continued on and made it to 10k in one minute less than my first one in November, but 4 minutes slower than my Boxing Day (but flat) one. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

I was pleased to make the distance for a third time, but cross with my legs for being such wimps.

But what made me laugh out loud were my Garmin stats. Clearly the pace decreased, but so did my heart rate! I was in Zone 1 for the last couple of km! Really legs, that slow?! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜… At least I was alive and in Zone 1. Any lower and I might not be around to post this!

Anyway, off for some restorative yoga now. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Iโ€™m doing Intervals on Thursday! ๐Ÿ˜ณ

Have happy days guys! โค๏ธ

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Jell6Graduate10

Cheeky, did we not agree that you would let me know when you were going to do this and I would send you speedy thoughts?!!!!

Brilliant that you have done your 3rd 10k and shocking that you would even consider not mentioning it.

Congratulations and well done ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿคž๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toJell6

Oh I know you did Jell, but it was kind of spontaneous and the weather was perfect. โ˜€๏ธ ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธโ˜€๏ธ Serves me right! Iโ€™ll take some speedy thoughts for next time though - maybe even next week.

I want to make 10k second nature. ๐Ÿ˜€ It was only my legs yesterday - my puff was fine, so Iโ€™m confident I can get those old pins of mine moving! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Jell6Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Crikey, another next week ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿคฏ

I think it will be a while before I have another go๐Ÿ›Œ๐Ÿ›Œ๐Ÿ›Œ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toJell6

Got the bit between my teeth Jell! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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grumpyoldgirl

You showed those legs who's in charge (err, they are??๐Ÿ˜)

But seriously, I'm still only dreaming of running 10k, so hats off to you, and to your snails. Enjoy your yoga, that sounds like a lovely way to restore your inner calm ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Hahaha GOG, yes they were in charge yesterday, but Iโ€™m determined to make them work for their living next time! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

10k is a fun distance. Youโ€™ll be there in no time! ๐Ÿ˜€

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lexi6Graduate10

Well done Cheeky! ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿฅ‚

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply tolexi6

Thanks Lexi! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€

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IrishprincessGraduate10

10K is such a lovely distance and always worth a fanfare ๐ŸŽบ๐ŸŽบ

Well done and now you can enjoy your yoga ๐Ÿ™‚

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Just finished my session and it felt even better today after yesterdayโ€™s run. All loosey goosey now! ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ

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SANDI_runsGraduate10

Well done cheeky, a 3rd 10k that's awesome! Well done for keeping at it! I've still only managed the one, as injury set me back. I'm still running 3 times a week with a 6k as my "long run". Think I will be building up again when it gets a touch warmer out!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSANDI_runs

Well done for your 3 times a week though Sandi! Itโ€™s been challenging in this recent weather..... but ..... just maybe weโ€™re on the run-in to spring now? Please ...... ๐Ÿ™

Bring on the warm weather runs! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Dexy5Graduate10

Well done on finishing the magic plan for the 3rd time cheeky. So was it trail shoes or road shoes? The choices will make extra faffing of course. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

It was road shoes yesterday Dexy - itโ€™ll be trail shoes for my river route when itโ€™s dried up a little more though. I canโ€™t wait to test them out there - but Iโ€™ll be wearing them for my intervals run on the common on Thursday. Iโ€™m *almost* looking forward to it! Thatโ€™s just silly! ๐Ÿ˜…

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thereโ€™s no doubt about it, you are hooked . ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜

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Fabulous450Graduate10

Congratulations Cheeky! A 10k Whippet or a 10k Snail, itโ€™s 10k your way!! Brilliant!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉโค๏ธ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

Thanks Fab. Thatโ€™s one thing Iโ€™ll never ever be, a whippet, even when my legs are at their most perky! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

Good work Cheeky (and legs)! 10km is ALWAYS an achievement. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Keep consolidating on those long runs, your legs will eventually catch up with your head. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Intervals have been working wonders for me, too. xxx

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSadie-runs

Thanks Sadie! Good to hear that intervals are working for you. Iโ€™ll be up and at โ€˜em on Thursday and itโ€™s almost exciting! First outing for the trail shoes too! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

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ju-ju-Graduate10

well done, you have a healthy heart!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toju-ju-

Thanks ju-ju, yes hopefully my relaxed heart rate is a good thing. I certainly wasnโ€™t struggling - it would have been nice if my legs had joined the party! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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alisonxGraduate10

Brilliant Cheeky. It's a great achievement whatever the pace. You are only in competition with yourself :-)

Can't believe you considered not mentioning this. Now show those legs who is boss ready for the next attempt! Happy running

I have also done 3 now....looking to get #4 on Thursday

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toalisonx

Haha Iโ€™d post something every day if I let myself Alison! I love this forum and want to share everything - I just wasnโ€™t sure if a snaily 10k was worth it until I remembered Iโ€™d just run ten kilometres and how dare I brush it under the mat, slow or not! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ This time last year I hadnโ€™t run a single step. I gave myself a stern talking to! ๐Ÿ˜…

Good luck with yours on Thursday. We expect a report, of course! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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alisonxGraduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Exactly...10k is a long way! I know people talk about HM's and stuff, but like you this time last year i could not run for 5 minutes, so 10k is massive! We are all awesome and this forum is the best. I don't think i'd still be running if not for the people and support here.

ps - i'd happily read your daily post :-)

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toalisonx

Absolutely spot on Alison! ๐Ÿ‘ Reading everyone elseโ€™s experiences is so inspiring, and being able to share our achievements and laugh along with some of the silly happenings along the way is fabulous!

Brilliant forum. It deserves a forum BAFTA or something! ๐Ÿ†โค๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Oh, and donโ€™t tempt me - I have to restrain my posting as it is! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…

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Rooster678

Amazing Cheeky, well done you. I'm attempting the first 9k on Saturday on Juju's plan. Loved your post, made me laugh, your snail legs must hang out with mine. Congrats on your 3rd 10K x

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toRooster678

Thanks Rooster! Itโ€™s always my legs that get me. My puff is fine, I could just do with little rockets to power my lazy pins! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Good luck with your 9k! Hope youโ€™ll let us know how you get on? ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

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Deals1Graduate10

yeah well done!!! 3rd 10K in the bag!! excellent

Can I just ask Cheeky.. your last 10k was boxing day, what distances do you do average in a week?? I'm just wondering/thinking if I could do a 10k again, or if would need to build upto it . thanks

hope you are nice and relaxed now from yoga

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDeals1

Thanks Deals! ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿ˜€

I pretty much stick with 3 x runs per week, so Iโ€™d say on average I run 16-17k. I always do parkrun (or 5k elsewhere), a shorter 4k and then I built up the long run following the Magic 10. This time though, I went straight from 8k-10k. Iโ€™m pretty low maintenance on myself though, due to my speed! ๐ŸŒ

When did you do your last 10k? Itโ€™s a good idea to build up using the 10% rule. ๐Ÿ˜€

And yes, yoga helped! Thanks. ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

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Deals1Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks for the reply.

My last big run was 12 Jan and 11k. So I think I'll need to start building up to it again. I just don't seem to be finding the time,which is crazy as the days are getting lighter!

I want to keep it up tho.

I'm slow too! ๐Ÿข

Hope u r still relaxed ๐Ÿ˜

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Bridget007

Your post really made me chuckle! Well done you and your obstinate legs ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ another 10k under your belt! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toBridget007

Thanks Bridget! I laughed at my stats - my legs were obviously having a day off yesterday! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…

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Bridget007โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Iโ€™m always laughing at mine I tend not to look at them too much ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

Well done for getting that 3rd 10K done Cheeky... Your legs are so strong now they've grown a mind of their own?! ...โ€ฆOr your feet have just been spoiled rotten recently ๐Ÿ˜†

Good job for pushing on regardless.

Speed Intervals you say? This Thursday... I want front row seats for this please...๐Ÿฟโšก

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

Oh hello TS! ๐Ÿ‘‹ I might have guessed youโ€™d crop up and zero in on the intervals!! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜… Iโ€™m not sure I ever mentioned the word โ€œspeedโ€ however. Snails are good at intervals Iโ€™m told!

But yes, Thursday itโ€™ll be. Arrgghhhh! ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

Well done cheeky!! 10k is always worth celebrating. I'm still working my way back from injury, so this is the motivation to post about it when I next hit 10k. 10k is always worth shouting about!!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

Thanks Neil, yes I realised that after Iโ€™d given myself a stern talking to! I canโ€™t believe I can run 10k, let alone do it 3 times, having never run before last June. Itโ€™s definitely worth celebrating! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

Will be looking out for your celebratory post when it happens - and it will! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ˜€

โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Well I've not done a long run since early January, I'm hoping to push beyond 5 tomorrow, not sure 10 is wise yet, I'll see how it goes! I just miss the slow long runs, that's all!! I promise I'll post :)

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

Take it easy and youโ€™ll be there before you know it. I have spare snails you can take with you to make sure you keep your pace down. Here ..... ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ

โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Lol thank you! Knowing me Iโ€™d either slip on the slime trails or accidentally step on one!

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๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Deals1Graduate10โ€ข in reply to

Good luck!! ๐Ÿ‘

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JonathanPGraduate10

Congratulations on your 3rd 10k and PB Cheeky! Funny isn't it how parts of your body rebel against what you want them to do - with me it's my lungs!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toJonathanP

Thanks Jonathan, it wasnโ€™t a PB I hasten to add though, as I ran 10k faster last time. Having said that, that was on my flat route, and yesterdayโ€™s is fairly undulating. My legs didnโ€™t fancy playing games after 7k, but I beat them into submission in the end! ๐Ÿ˜…

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JonathanPGraduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Sorry - my speed-reading is a bit flaky! ๐Ÿ˜€

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Brilliant! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘โ˜€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฅโšก๏ธ ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ Another 10k! Super! Well done to you!

My Garmin will not use the max heart rate that I entered manually, but uses 220-age which isn't right for 60+ folk. Consequently my average zone is 4 and it tells me that I run with a heart rate above my maximum! I confess I have to ignore it! Sorry Garmin!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

Thanks 61, I do love 10k as a distance Iโ€™ve decided. Long, but achievable. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

My natural heart rate is low (resting itโ€™s in the 40โ€™s), and I barely ever get into zone 5 - itโ€™s normally 3-4 on runs, so never very high. Even so, zone 1 came as quite a shock to me! Iโ€™m not sure it was correct - after all I was still running and not sitting doing nothing! I think Iโ€™d better ignore that detail this time, and see what happens on my next run! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Do you wear your watch 24/7? If we wear our watches while we sleep they will give us lower resting heart rates. I'm not really sure whether resting heart rate is while sleeping or say, just sitting. I think I read that resting heart rate should be measured shortly after waking. It is fun how much reading around we could do if we wanted, isn't it!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

I only wear my Garmin whilst running and Iโ€™ve always had a low resting heart. Now, for example itโ€™s 44! Iโ€™m wondering if the watch had slipped a bit because zone 1 after running 8k+ is low even for me! ๐Ÿ˜…

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

I understand that low heart rate is an indicator of fitness, but I am no expert. Happy onward running to you! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Š

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

Thanks, Iโ€™ll definitely continue to enjoy my running no matter what my heart rate is up to. ๐Ÿ˜€ As long as itโ€™s besting, thatโ€™s fine by me! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜€

Happy running to you too 61! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜€

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I am so glad you finally saw some sense!!! Way to go you ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’. 3rd 10 k is just brilliant and most definitely something to shout very loudly about ๐Ÿ“ข. And bendy time too with yoga ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ. ( I wonโ€™t mention HR bits. Have no idea what Zone is what. My heart beats. I am ok with that ๐Ÿ˜‚)

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toWimborne

Thanks so much Wimborne! ๐Ÿ˜€ Iโ€™ve decided 10k is my distance, much as itโ€™s tempting to progress to 10 miles or a HM. Iโ€™d be running all day at the speed I go! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…

Iโ€™m going to assume the watch slipped a tiny bit. Zone 1 is when youโ€™re basically doing nothing, and I was definitely running even though it wasnโ€™t exactly gazelle pace! ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ˜…

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Wimborneโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Gazelles are overrated Cheeky.... 10k is a fabulous distance... not too short but long enough to make those legs work and to get that real sense of OMG I just ran 10k feeling ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toWimborne

Absolutely, and I still pinch myself that I run 5k as a โ€˜shortโ€™ run regularly, and 10k doesnโ€™t faze me at all! ๐Ÿ’ช Arenโ€™t we amazing? ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ชโค๏ธ

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Well done CC. 10k is always something to shout about, especially when you have wilful legs to contend with! ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ rule!! ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Thanks BC, youโ€™re right there. My legs had other plans, but I was able to override them even though they were sulking! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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nhs2015Graduate10

good stuff ๐Ÿ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply tonhs2015

Thanks nhs! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€

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