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Well really. Me? Run 7km? I don’t think so! Thought it was time I got out for a run after a few days of idleness but at 6.30am and feeling sloth-like, I thought a little 3km trot would be enough. Of course, it being me and Saturday, the wind was blowing strongly so it felt quite normal because as some of you will remember, I do seem to attract the wind 💨. Sorry, waffling there. Trotting onwards I went past several suitable turnaround points and decided to carry on round my 5km route. Got back to the seafront at the end of that and thought hmm, this might be doable. And so it proved! Mr Garmin has given me a shiny new record and no it wasn’t for the slowest km ever recorded, though that might have been deserved because those of you who’ve seen me ‘run’ will know I’m the slowest runner in the world. No, it was for 7km! Now, it wasn’t pretty and it took me an 1hr 12mins but who’s counting! Call me chuffed 😄. So, me? Run 7km? I should say so! Happy running peeps!

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Sloth like running is cool on Saturdays old girl!👍

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply to

Thank you Ian!

in reply toOldgirlruns

You're welcome my legs are on a day of rest after running and cycling, so the daily exercise is a walk with the dog and the youngest 🙂

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UpTheStanleyGraduate10

👍👏🏻😀

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toUpTheStanley

Thank you UTS!

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Shake-and-runGraduate10

Great running, those of us in the steady running club salute you! Xx

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toShake-and-run

Thank you SAR! I like the idea of the ‘steady running club’!

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Sparkey500060minGraduate in reply toOldgirlruns

I’m a fully paid up member of the steady running club! Fab running!!

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Potato1210Graduate10

Congratulations on a great run 👍🏻 👏 👏👏

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toPotato1210

Thank you P1210!

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

I like the PB runs which just creep up on you as in "I feel I could go a bit further ". It comes as a nice surprise. Great run OGR 👏👏👏🏆

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toBeachcomber66

You’re right - I did wonder about ‘just a bit further, I’m sure I can do another km’! Fortunately common sense grabbed my brain and made me stop!

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

Bit further next week maybe, if the feeling returns 😊

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toBeachcomber66

Shush - don’t let my legs hear you say that!

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

🤐

Brilliant! Perseverance and patience pays off. It's a great feeling passing through each milestone.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply to

Very true GTFC! Thank you.

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Dexy5Graduate10

Whoopie. Back on the magic plan again Oldgirlruns and very impressed at 6.30 on a Saturday morning. That northerly wind must have been a bit chilly Too. Mr Garmin will be beside himself with the increased distance and no of steps.

7k is a turning point and I have no doubt that you will be running 10k before I get back there.

This girl can 🏃‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Thank you Dexy - haven’t done anything else this morning mind you! It’s freezing out there!

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

I can hear the wind blowing down the chimney. I need to do my daily walk soon though. 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Wrap up warm!

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WomangolferGraduate10

Well done on the run and Pb.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toWomangolfer

Thank you Wg!

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

👍🏻💪🏻😁 who says you can't teach an old girl new tricks? 🤣 just wait till this is all over, you won't know yourself! 😁

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toGoGo_JoJo

I can’t wait for this to all be over!!😂

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

You're not alone there! 👍🏻😁

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toGoGo_JoJo

😆

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

The thing is, it’s never over - this is just the beginning 😂😂

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Thank you for that!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

That's wonderful! Huge well done to you Oldgirlruns.👌👏👏

Some flowers to celebrate. 🌷🌷🌷🌻🌻🌷🌷🌷

I can see your smile!😊xxx

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toBluebirdrunner

Thank you so much Bbr! The flowers are going into a vase as

we speak!

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10

Theres the magic right there. Trick yourself into thinking , I will just run 3k and before you know it you've done 7k.

Congratulations 🥳

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toBuddy34

Thank you Buddy!

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10

Wow wow wow 🤩 👏👏👏👏

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toComfortnotspeed

Thank you Cns - I do feel a bit pleased with myself. Wonder how I’ll feel when I get to 10k?!

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10

Well done OGR! One step nearer!👍

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toJonathanP

Thank you JP - yes, slowly onwards!

lexi6 profile image
lexi6Graduate10

Wow! OGR 👏🏻 I love that you went for a little 3k trot and ended up with a 7k instead. Brilliantly done! 😊

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply tolexi6

Thank you lexi6 - yes, my mind seems to struggle with numbers!

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Sandie1961Graduate10

Wow, fantastic 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Far too cold and windy for me this morning. Absolute respect OGR 😃😃😃

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toSandie1961

Thank you Sandie - blowing a hooley? My kind of weather it would seem!

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Rigpig

Well done! I could use a run like that 😊

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toRigpig

Thank you Rigpig! I think it’s all down to poor maths skills!

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ktsok

Well done Oldgirl! 7K! 10k isn’t so far away... 😊

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toktsok

Not sure about that ktsok but you’re right, it is beginning to feel as though I might get there. Eventually. 😀

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ktsok in reply toOldgirlruns

No rush 😚

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Jonno34Graduate10

Well done you. It is really funny isn't it. I remember doing c25k ant thinking tehat would be plenty. I consolidated then did the bridge to 10. I run 10 fairly regularily though just got back up to it after injury. Now I am in lockdown and going out for fitness here is not allowed. I know where you are coming from, sometimes you thing 3,4,5 is enough but you can just keep going. I often find the first KM the hardest then go into auto.

Currently doing 4ks in the garden, ab lucky to have a 100mtr route, bit windy and not the best surface but it is running.

Keep going and stay safe!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toJonno34

Thank you Jonno! I don’t envy you trying to run round the garden but needs must - just remember to change direction every so often so that you don’t get dizzy!

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JazzyrunnerGraduate10

Yay well done! Gotta love a shiny new record 🏆 I love those runs where you think it’s going to be a little one then just carry on 🏃🏼‍♀️

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toJazzyrunner

Thank you Jr, yes it’s good - if not very disciplined!!

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Wow that’s wonderful!!!!!🎈🎈👏👏💐🥰

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toAnnieapple

Thank you Annieapple- I did feel a bit chuffed I must say! Happy running!

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SybilwGraduate10

Great job!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toSybilw

Thank you Sybilw!

Debston profile image
DebstonGraduate10

Well done Oldgirlruns - OGR 7, Wind 0! Hope you're feeling very proud of yourself, enjoy the rest of the weekend. ☺

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toDebston

😆Thank you Debston!

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CoddfishGraduate10

Well done OGR

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