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Brrrrrrrrrr...Monday night was freeeeeezing!! In my previous life I would've been happily hogging the fire whilst gaining corned beef legs by sitting too close but instead I was out in the -2 temperature despite the collection of frowns I faced from my family as they screeched "you haven't had your tea!!!" And "its freezing out there!!"

"All the better for running in my dears!!"

So I huffed and I puffed and I ran a lovely 6.47k. I have decided that even though I love running about 9am i also love running in the crispy evenings...what is going on? I actually hated winter in my previous life but I love it now!!! I find myself, even on non-running days, actually enjoying the cold or the rain, I am looking at the weather with different eyes. My thighs were freezing, I started off with a very, very thin running jacket over my t-shirt but I ended up taking it off and fastening it round my waist and all the run I thought about how comfortable I was feeling and my legs were in their own world!!!

Today should've been run day but with the flippin Xmas shopping etc getting in the way and tomorrow theres something big going on, I might get a run in tomorrow night but I can't tell you how much this running lark has changed my outlook not just on the weather but on lots of things in life...enjoy your running while you can. None of us know what's around the corner but we often forget how fantastic running is and how powerful it makes us feel which is just what we need sometimes xxx

For those of my friends who aren't feeling it at the moment, on the IC or going through a tough time I will take you out with me anytime, just keep popping in on here and you will take something from us all that I hope will help you in your hour of need but all I ask of you in return is that you remember the feeling of running, it's a feeling that unless you are a runner you will never have felt, we are privileged to have even sought out running, the feeling we get from it is a bonus and the friends we make from it are well, they are a blessing...

Happy running my lovely friends

MC xxx

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SuzyKK

Omg Mummycav you nailed it with this post... not been running lately, but I do remember that feeling & I can't wait to get it back... power... clarity... joy...

Thanks for reminding me xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSuzyKK

SuzyKK , I will be happy to see you out there again..I truly hope my post has helped you gather what you need to get back out there, those are the exact feelings I'm on about...I for one would be so happy to read that you're back out there doing what I know you love xxx

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Tbae

What a beautiful post Moderator Bev.

Just so uplifting.

โ€œPrivileged to have even sought out runningโ€

โค๏ธthat,๐Ÿ’ฅ

For me you have captured the soul of running, I will take this with me forever, this gift, this blessing.

Thank you

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธโญ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toTbae

โ™ฅ๏ธ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Oh MC youโ€™ve encapsulated the feeling. If only it could be prescribed to non-runners too. โค๏ธ

I agree about the weather. Give me winter any day over the heat of the summer. All Iโ€™m not keen on is the dark, although Iโ€™m lucky in that I can run in the daytime. I was out yesterday morning and got caught in a brief but heavy unexpected shower. I looked up at the sky and grinned. It felt awesome. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Happy running and keep feeling the feeling! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

I love that feeling cheekychipmunks , it's so liberating and makes you feel alive...I remember, in previous life, looking at runners in the rain and wondering why??? Why are they running and getting wet through and not catching the next bus home??? I wonder if people wonder that when they see me splashing through the puddles or running in the frosty evening?!! X

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toMummycav

I have no doubt about it MC! They donโ€™t know what theyโ€™re missing. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€โค๏ธ

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Deals1Graduate10

Ah what a fab post and soo true. Thank u. I'm sitting here checking the weather (feels like - 3)wondering If I should do a small run before work and that can I really be bothered (I know!!!) And this post has turned my frown upside down and I'm going to do it. ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDeals1

Yay!!! Good for you Deals1 ...that's what I love about this forum, you just have to read one thing and it makes you want to get up and go!! I hope you have a wonderful run before work that sets you up for the day xx

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Deals1Graduate10โ€ข in reply toMummycav

Thanks ๐Ÿ˜ yep I got out and did it... And I enjoyed it. ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜Š Thank u.

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Run46Graduate10

Great post MC, glad it's teaching you to embrace your environment...me too, it makes you see the world differently and it's a blessing that we were lucky enough to find running and this particular forum.

There's a quote I have saved on my phone which I think you'll love as much as me:

'Running is a favour your body does for your soul'

Perfect ๐Ÿ˜Š

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toRun46

Oh yes, I like that Run46 , I'm going to pinch that!!! We are lucky to be part of this wonderful community, I have made what I would consider some true friends on here and I never would have if I wasn't a runner and that would be such a shame

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Dexy5Graduate10

Just Iove it! I havenโ€™t been able to get out since Saturday parkrun for various reasons. Will try harder today.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

I hope you can make it to PR this weekend Dexy5 because I need you to run for me. I have a choir performance ๐ŸŽ„ ๐ŸŽถ - unheard of for a Saturday morning - and Iโ€™m going to miss PR. To say Iโ€™m gutted is an understatement. ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Oh no cheeky, I hope you donโ€™t get the shakes. Iโ€™m Tailwalking with Oldgirlruns s as I have the Reindeer dash on Sunday. Iโ€™ll run at Oldgirlruns pace so a nice gentle jog just the way you like it. ๐ŸฆŒ๐ŸฆŒ๐ŸฆŒ๐ŸฆŒ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐Ÿคถ

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

At my pace Dexy, it could be Nee Year before we finish....

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply toOldgirlruns

No youโ€™ll be getting a PB as a Reindeer ๐ŸฆŒ๐ŸฆŒ. Everyone will be cheering you on.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

You have no idea how torn I was - but it turns out a few of us will be on the radio so I canโ€™t miss out on that. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽ„

However, Iโ€™ll be thinking of running at PR the whole time Iโ€™m singing! ๐Ÿค“

A nice gentle trot by osmosis would be nice though, so thanks to you and Oldgirlruns for your offer! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

You canโ€™t miss out on fame cheeky. ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถโญ๏ธ

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

As weโ€™re Tailwalking on Saturday Cheeky, I have no doubt Dexy and I can raise a little trot at some point in your memory!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toOldgirlruns

Yay, thanks OGR! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

What a lovely post Mummycav you have totally embraced running and winter. Go girl ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toGrannyhugs

I have Grannyhugs , something very strange has happened to me ๐Ÿคฃ

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MimirossiGraduate10

Thanks Mummycav ! I am so missing that feeling, as I am still stuck on the IC , but you have reminded me of it!

Happy running everyone! Xx

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Deals1Graduate10โ€ข in reply toMimirossi

Hope you are off the ic soon ๐Ÿ˜ข

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MimirossiGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDeals1

Thank you Deals1! So do I! Xx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toMimirossi

Oh no Mimirossi , I hope you're not there too long? I know you will relish that feeling once again when you get back out there xxx

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MimirossiGraduate10โ€ข in reply toMummycav

Thank you Mummycav! Xx

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JazzyrunnerGraduate10

Thatโ€™s a lovely lovely post! Iโ€™ve been off with a nasty cough for a little while and struggling to get back to a regular run with Christmas coming up, but your post has just clarified it all for me, and Iโ€™m just going to relax and enjoy whenever I can skip out of the door - thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toJazzyrunner

That's the way Jazzyrunner , if you enjoy a run that is far more important than distance or time x

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JazzyrunnerGraduate10โ€ข in reply toMummycav

Well I went out today with that attitude - and ended up running my best, happiest and fastest 5k yet - in the pouring rain too! So thank you for the inspiration ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toJazzyrunner

Yesssss!!! That's brilliant Jazzyrunner ...what a great feeling it is ๐Ÿ˜‰

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JazzyrunnerGraduate10โ€ข in reply toMummycav

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

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Elfe560minGraduate

Wonderful MC!๐Ÿ˜„

I love that you said โ€œa lovely 6.47kโ€ - the best kind of run!๐Ÿ˜„

Christmas shopping - aaargh! You & me both! ๐Ÿ˜‚

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toElfe5

They really are the best kind I runs arent they?? And that's what keeps me going, looking for that feeling with every run, doesn't always happen but I'm liking the search!!!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10

Fabulous post Mummycav!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toOldgirlruns

Thank you Oldgirlruns ...enjoy your next run whatever the weather x

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

What a lovely run you had, I enjoyed reading about it

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks SueAppleRun , theres nothing like a good run..no goals, just a run...always works for me x

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MilajayneGraduate10

Iโ€™m with you on the weather viewpoint!! I usually hibernate in the winter and dream of sunny days but here Iโ€™m out in the icy rain and wind and loving it. In a vv light rain/wind jacket that I take off after 10 mins to reveal a vest top. ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toMilajayne

Oh the weather can be unforgiving and once those gremlins get into your head telling you that the weather outweighs the feeling of a good old run you dont stand a chance...but you have to ignore or them and just lace up your trainers without thinking too much about it, open the door, start your watch and start your warm up...otherwise it just ain't happening...and that's the tragedy, overthinking will never end well x

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JonathanPGraduate10

You've captured it perfectly MC!๐Ÿ‘

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toJonathanP

I hope so JonathanP

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SsasqueenGraduate10

Aw - lovely post - Iโ€™ve not been out in the cold and dark yet BUT ran yesterday for the first time in a while - you are correct this running lark changes your life; it improves my mood no end and makes me feel more confident. You are also correct in that it is easy to forget how good it is. Thanks for the encouraging post x

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSsasqueen

Good for you getting out there again, running should be on prescription!!! X

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RhodalewisGraduate10

This post is so inspiring as are you Mummycav. I used to be an avid follower and sometime poster on this forum when I was doing c25k. It supported me and got me through and made me believe.. in running and myself. I followed JuJus 10 is the Magic Number plan which was awesome. Last weekend I completed my second half marathon even though I always said I was never going to run further than 10km!!

I now have running buddies in real life and run more than ever..so time is short but I often read these posts and tell lots of people about the c25k programme and this forum.

I always say to people that running has done more for my mind than my body.. I love just being out there and like you always questioned the sanity of those that ran in the rain and the wind...now its just run day and I go!!

"Running is a favour your body does for your soul"... I'm going to steal that quote too!!

Happy Running everyone. X

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toRhodalewis

Your reply is also inspiring, Iโ€™ve never run further than 10k either and Iโ€™m not sure I could but maybe thatโ€™s all in my head?? Jujuโ€™s 10k plan works wonders, I was lucky enough to run most of it in France on quiet roads with beautiful scenery...this forum really is the best, everyone just inspires each other and everyone wants each other to do well, I just have to come on here and instantly feel better!! X

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