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Does anyone else put on a brave face, pump those arms, put a spring in their step and manage a cheery Good Morning when approaching an oncoming walker or fellow runner? No matter that you feel like death warmed up.

I was horrified when the village rumour got back to me that “he looked like he was on his last legs”. So I redoubled my efforts.

However, there’s not a lot you can do when overtaken silently by a gazelle 40 years younger, running effortlessly at twice your speed. Or are they putting on a show for us? 😹

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Archerygoddess60minGraduate

I'm pretty sure we all do! It's not a conscious thing. but if I'm running with my husband I have trouble keeping up with him when we approach a group of men. Gazelles probably do the same, but I just tell myself that they're out for a speed run and I'm going for distance😂

I always look up and say 'wotcha' 'alright' or 'good morning/afternoon' to any other runner. Not always get it back but I always assume goodwill. Let's see if that runner can still be going when they reach your age. That's what I think when I'm running.

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Always put on a show - all day every day in the belief it be omes a natural state of mind🤗 tried lots of cheery "enjoy your first day at school" as I passed patents taking doorstep photos, hope they understood what i was saying through the gasping breaths. Happy running 🤗

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Buddy34Graduate10

I think we all do it HeavyFoot. Especially when you know your run is nearly finished and you happen to see someone you know.

You're out your running and you're doing great 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️👍

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HeavyFootGraduate10 in reply toBuddy34

Do you do a “last gas in the tank” sprint as well when the end is in sight?!

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Buddy34Graduate10 in reply toHeavyFoot

Sometimes if I've got the energy 🥵

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limberlouGraduate10

I always think other people must just think I’m shuffling because if ever I catch sight of myself in a window reflection that’s what I look like to me .. but then I think I’m getting about 3-4 hours running exercise a week and about 7-10 hours walking at least a week and about 5-7 hours Pilates so, at my age,I’m a doing lot better than some people who might sneer. And I think most other runners are just concentrating on their own run so I don’t care anymore.

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RoxdogGraduate10

Haha! Sorry about the gossip!

Yes is the answer! Actually runners often talk to me first, so presumably I can't look too outlandish. Maybe they feel sorry for me though!

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Maddee_6333Graduate10

Depends on whether it’s someone I know or not 🤣

Seriously, if I don’t know them, but they look like a gazelle, I have been known to put on a brave face.

But generally these days, I don’t bother.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

It doesn't matter if it is a gazelle who passes me if I am out a run, but I think "I would call it a day" if I was running and passed by some person walking their dog.

I could not help laughing when you mentioned on your post that"he looks as if he is on his last legs" I am sure you are not on your last legs.

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limberlouGraduate10

I got passed by a power walker a couple of weeks ago. She went past me as though I was stood still. 😭

Half my age though, if that, so .. heyho

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Chicken1966Graduate10

I say as cheery a good morning! To everyone I pass, its just a shame most of the miserable b****ers can’t be bothered to reply.

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CBDBGraduate10

Haha 😂 I got overtaken by a silver runner who looked incredibly fit but also 20 years my senior. And I am already ’old’!

I have swapped my old route’s dome of doom (hill) with the new route’s tenements of trial, with all bedroom windows, living room windows, you-name-it windows all facing the street that functions as my warm-up, leading to a gorgeous wood run.

And yes, I’m very conscious of the eyes 👀 🏠 👀🏠👀 🏠and am only slowly learning to ignore them.

As my runner husband says, training to run is not just about training to run, it’s also learning to run in any environment... in rain ☔️ in sun ☀️ on streets, on field paths, all alone or with many people watching.

I’m not quite there yet, but hopefully will be...

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10

You’ve described me to a tee HF! I try and greet everyone with a cheery good morning but don’t think I’m fooling anyone! And yes, of course those young things are putting on a show. Aren’t they? Please?

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