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SybilwGraduate10
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I ran on the edge of town yesterday and got a round of applause from two walkers. ๐Ÿ˜ It made my day. Today I walked into town and saw two ladies who looked familiar so I asked if theyโ€™d been out yesterday. Guess what? One of them WAS part of my fan club from yesterday. ๐Ÿคฃ Howโ€™s that for a coincidence - I didnโ€™t think our town was that small!! Anyway it meant I was able to say a proper thank you and tell her how much it meant to me. She also said how impressed she was. Iโ€™m saying that not because I was impressive (unless hot, sweaty and red counts ๐Ÿฅต) but just to show that people are NOT seeing us run/jog/hobble/๐ŸŒ past and thinking the worst. Happy running folks - I ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป you all too.

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Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10

Imagine meeting her twice in 2 days. I like to think taking up running is impressive , hot, sweaty , red face and it hard work but so enjoyable ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toBuddy34

Amazing coincidence but so glad I approached her to ask. Think itโ€™s all a reflection of a more friendly attitude by everyone just now. We were just saying how cars are happy to slow down or stop to allow walkers to cross the road. I agree though - running is all those things ๐Ÿ˜†

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate10

Love this... that is such a lovely thing to do, and I bet that made your day!

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SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toju-ju-

It so did. ๐Ÿ˜†

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RunaroundSueGraduate10

When I did my very first C25K run I passed a couple walking their dog as I went up and down our little park (now my 5 minute cool down walk!)

The man called out encouragement as we passed several times. Near the end I said "one more time then I finish"

When I approached the turning circle for the last time they had been joined by a lady and her dog.

As I came to a stop they applauded me. That gave me such a boost because I had never run before.

I still see the lady in the park from time to time and have stopped for a chat occasionally.

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SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toRunaroundSue

Oh what a lovely start to your adventure (donโ€™t like to use โ€œjourneyโ€ as I feel I need to get the violin out!! ๐Ÿ˜‚). Also that you still see them and chat. I know people are wary to run in public but Iโ€™m sure most non runners are simply impressed weโ€™re trying.

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RunaroundSueGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSybilw

I know what you mean about a journey. My running adventure has lasted nearly 4 years so far :)

And yes, most people round here will speak or at least nod a greeting.

Although I had a bizarre experience on Monday. I was running up the road and came up behind a woman with a dog and a couple were coming towards us.

I would have stepped round into the road to give them space but an ASDA van was heading down towards me. So I stopped in a driveway. The woman with dog stepped into the nextdoor driveway.

The woman coming down the hill smiled at woman with dog and thanked her, then turned her head to completely blank me! Her companion nodded his head at me, maybe a bit embarrassed-looking although that could have been my imagination. Odd!

Still, at least people like that are in the minority

Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toRunaroundSue

Oh how odd. Maybe she was shortsighted and could only see one driveway ahead! ๐Ÿคฃ Iโ€™m talking from the perspective of having a husband so deaf he always appears to ignore everyone - even me next to him on the sofa!! As you say - most people are nice.

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RunaroundSueGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSybilw

Maybe

That's lovely. I received a cheery "Well done, keep going!" from a lovely old man this morning whilst he was out on his morning walk. Then an old lady cheered me on my way back. It makes such a difference ๐Ÿ˜€. I'm glad you had the opportunity to chat to your fan club!

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SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

Unexpected but so glad I could! Iโ€™m happy you have encouraging neighbours too. It makes a huge difference.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

That was quite a coincidence for you Sybilw, being applauded on any run will make your day, I have only been applauded twice in all of the runs since I started C25K in April 2018, the rwo occasions were half way through run 3 of week 5 and half way through run 3 of week 9, however, near to where I live I walk ๐Ÿšถ run๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ and ๐Ÿšด cycle, recently when walking people have been asking me, not running today?, I usually answer that my running days are Wednesday and Saturday, cycling day is usually a Sunday and I go walking every day although not always on that route that I ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ run or cycle ๐Ÿšด

Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAlMorr

Well I wonder how they managed to applause your 2 most important runs?! Another coincidence. It seems we started this adventure the same month too! Hereโ€™s to more happy coincidences.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSybilw

On run 2 of week 9 someone I passed told me to slow down, lol, I have never ran a sub 30 minute 5k, I didn't think I was running all that fast that day. ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿ‘

Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAlMorr

Iโ€™ve never been told to slow down ๐Ÿคฃ and will never crack 30 min but happy with what Iโ€™ve managed. ๐Ÿ˜Š

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSybilw

To them I looked as if I was running fast because as I passed them I reckon that they were walking at 90 minutes 5K pace.

Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAlMorr

As we know - itโ€™s all relative! ๐Ÿ˜†

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RunaroundSueGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAlMorr

I don't think anyone has ever told me to slow down :)

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RunaroundSueGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAlMorr

Yes, there is a woman near us who has been asking for nearly 4 years - oh are you not running today!

I was thinking of having a t-shirt made to say "no, today is not a running day" :)

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SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toRunaroundSue

You could get an orange Contra one with that as your customisation!! ๐Ÿคฃ

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Fantastic to re-meet your fan club. We moved to our new tiny village a week ago now and have done lots of standing chatting to people as everyone is so friendly. Today a mother and pram announced she seems to see us every day - oops, hubby and I are always out walking around, but it also is a very small village so great to be laying down connections during lockdown. Happy running ๐Ÿค—

Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toGrannyhugs

Us Scots are very friendly! Iโ€™m sure youโ€™ll settle in to your permanent new home just as quickly! ๐Ÿ˜†

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GrannyhugsGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSybilw

Thank you

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Dexy5Graduate10

How lovely Sybilw, and great that you got the chance to say thank you.

When I as on couch25K I was cheered on by young lad in his push chair, saying well done. I suspect he had a running parent and had been to parkrun or races. It made my day.

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SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

Little things make all the difference in life!

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Mum22boysGraduate10

This is fab and brought a big smile to my face ๐Ÿ˜€ now you've seen her twice you'll probably see her all the time!

Sybilw profile image
SybilwGraduate10

I might well - Iโ€™ll certainly look out for her #newbestfriend ๐Ÿ˜†

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Allbarron60minGraduate

This happened to me too in the latter part of C25K. As I finished my first 25 min run in the park I ran up a hill and was so pleased I did the Rocky dance. As I turned a group of dog walkers were behind me and all applauding. ๐Ÿ˜Œ It gives you such a boost. It's lovely to hear it's happening now when runners are sometimes getting a bad press. I think most people recognise that it's not easy. How nice though that you got to speak to them. Have a great weekend all ๐Ÿƒ

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SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAllbarron

Thank you. It does help when others appreciate your efforts - even complete strangers! Iโ€™ve been lucky and never felt any hostility when Iโ€™m out running but realise thatโ€™s not always the case. Have a great (running) weekend.

So true!! There are so many positive people out there. How lovely! Well done for letting her know.

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SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

Surprised I recognised her but so glad I did!

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Jonno34Graduate10

I quite often give an applause to other runners, just a little clap, sometimes just a thumbs up. Never sure if it is patronising but I would like it :-) Sometimes I see people with weight issues and just give a thumbs up or hand on heart sign just to say "I am with you guys" as have been there myself. Never sure if I should be though!

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SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toJonno34

Iโ€™ve got that dilemma too - how good a runner do you need to be to find it an insult? All I know is Iโ€™ll never be that good!!! ๐Ÿ˜†

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Well done Sybilw , some people think runners are awesome....and theyโ€™re so right! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป

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SybilwGraduate10โ€ข in reply toMummycav

We certainly are!! I think they need to make a patting-yourself-on-the-back emoji ๐Ÿ˜† Not sure my outing this morning earned one but I was out there (insert excuse here!! ๐Ÿ’จ ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ˜‘)

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