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KnittingrunnerGraduate10
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I havenโ€™t posted much of late largely because I was being shielded and couldnโ€™t get out and as a consequence I withdrew from all things running as it just made the situation worse. ๐Ÿ˜”

However my husband decided I needed a treadmill and we used our holiday funds to get one. Much better than a holiday ๐Ÿ˜‚

So over the last couple of weeks I have been trying out a run from each week of C25k whilst I got used to the treadmill. Last night I thought that maybe just maybe I would like to rejoin the parkrun community and attempt a virtual parkrun. I havenโ€™t run that distance for over 10 weeks and didnโ€™t expect to be able to do it but amazingly I did and only 1 minute 25secs off my Pb!

Iโ€™m back ๐Ÿ˜Š. Next goal to get back to 3 x 5K each week and then get back to 10k again.

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RunaroundSueGraduate10

Well done. I bet that felt great after such a long break

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue

It did! I feel like a runner again ๐Ÿ˜‚.

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Buddy34Graduate10

What a great decision to buy a treadmill to get you back running. You sound so happy and that's all you need right now. Good luck getting back to 5 and 10k. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Buddy34

Thank you. I really missed running. I tried to get stronger with strength training and resorted to walking around the garden but my garden isnโ€™t very big so I think I would fall over in it if I tried to run! ๐Ÿ˜‚

It took a while to get used to the treadmill but I think it will be a good investment. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Wenderwoo

Iโ€™m shielding too, and can completely understand why you avoided the forum. I only come on when I see a post from somebody I follow. I wish my hub was as sympathetic re home exercise equipment! He insisted that it would probably not get used once the novelty wore off, and end up taking up space and collecting dust, and heโ€™s probably right tbf. Iโ€™m glad youโ€™re making use of yours! Well done for getting back to it ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Wenderwoo

We did think that too. But my husband is using too to walk and when itโ€™s icy or very warm I think I will use it too. Especially as I have a fan to keep me cooler.

It does take up a lot of room but Iโ€™m lucky that we have the space too.

Mind you now hubby is suggesting I get a yoga ball too! Donโ€™t know where thatโ€™s going to go!? ๐Ÿ˜‚

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner

He seems very keen on getting YOU things for exercise. ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ’•

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Granspeed

๐Ÿ˜‚he knows the way to a girls heart! ๐Ÿ˜‚

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner

๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘ I am jealous too, as also we are shielding! If I get desperate enough, I will be back to check make & model & see if you still like it. ๐Ÿคฃ

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Granspeed

Okey dokey. Be warned they are not cheap! ๐Ÿ˜ณ

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner

Hence my thoughts are still vague & wandering. ๐Ÿ˜„

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Fantastic news, Iโ€™m so happy for you. Suddenly holiday funds have far better long term uses. Iโ€™m sure you will soon get back to 3x5k. Happy running ๐Ÿค—

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you. Thatโ€™s what we thought. Have to make the most of today. Who knows when we will be able to travel!? ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner

Weโ€™ve just moved house - weird feeling in lockdown. Iโ€™m in Scotland so still very much locked down. Feeling like this is a holiday. One day Iโ€™ll realise Iโ€™m not going home, I am home ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10

It sounds lovely where you are so why not treat life like a holiday ๐Ÿ˜‰.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Yeeehahhh KR, amazingly good effort! Well done you, and welcome back to PR. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thank you. โค๏ธ

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Dexy5Graduate10

Well done knittingrunner, welcome back to the parkrun family.

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Thank you.

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Run46Graduate10

Fantastic news, and a big well done to your husband for supporting you in this...treadmill costs aren't for the feignt hearted ๐Ÿค‘

Mind you if you're both stuck in they're great for a walk too, and when this is over can still be used in the more unpleasant weather.

Glad you're back at it and back with us KR ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚

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KnittingrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Run46

Thank you. Iโ€™m certainly very lucky and as you say it can be used for walking which he is doing And will be invaluable when itโ€™s icy or really windy. I hate wind but funnily love running in the rain! ๐Ÿ˜‚โ˜”๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

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