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Morning Runners!! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ

Today was Day 3 of my 10k Garmin plan and a repeat of the last cadence and acceleration-glider drills.

I know why they call them โ€˜drillsโ€™. Garmin can be a right Sergeant Major (itโ€™s my new name for him ....when heโ€™s not looking ๐Ÿคซ). Every so often he just checks in to tell me to ๐Ÿ—ฃ โ€˜move!โ€™ and I get up and dance, jump, pace up and down until he gives me the all โ€˜clearโ€™! ๐Ÿ™„ Better not try that when Iโ€™m in company! ๐Ÿ˜Š

It used to make me jump a little, but now I kind of look forward to it! ๐Ÿ˜ Iโ€™m ready for yah โ€œSergeant Major Garminโ€!! ๐Ÿ˜ Itโ€™s worth it. I have met my step count goals for the past two days now! ๐Ÿ˜‰ I didnโ€™t create the goal mind! He gave it to me. ๐Ÿคจ...๐Ÿค”...๐Ÿค!

I decided to add a little HIIT into my daily morning routine. The HIIT is only 5 minutes, so very doable. Thereโ€™s nothing more encouraging to get you outdoors for a cool down ๐Ÿ˜‚. It doubles as the warm up walk on run days too ๐Ÿค“.

Today my coach Jeff and I were in flow ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿ˜! I was able to get easy instructions to follow ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿคฉ. No frantic button pressing dilemmas. I did so well with the buttons that heโ€™s given me the day off tomorrow! ๐Ÿคฃ Thanks Jeff! ๐Ÿ˜Š

So thatโ€™s me all up to date and moving on up to JOG, slow ๐ŸŒ, but sure โœ… ! Iโ€™d rather Sergeant Major Garmin than The Gremlins!

Happy running Runners!โค๏ธ

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This is just it, it's all progress and it's all moving forward โœ… you are keeping up with this after the success of your August challenge so great credit. Whatever works for you, works for you. There is no right way really, just your unique way which is lovely to watch unfold. Enjoy your rest day with all the positivity you've earned so far. You're moving this bandwagon on ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply to

Thanks so much GTFC!! ๐Ÿค— Itโ€™s an exciting adventure thatโ€™s for sure. Iโ€™m still waiting for the body to catch up a bit, but Iโ€™m getting there and Iโ€™m absolutely loving it. ๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

You sound so happy Fab. You and the Sarge will be mates before long and youโ€™ll be super fit to boot! Imagine how uber fit youโ€™ll be if he accompanies you all the way to JOG! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ’ฅโค๏ธ

(And have seen how far ahead the leader is now? How???? ๐Ÿคฃ)

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks so much Cheeky!! ๐Ÿค— I am very happy indeed. Thereโ€™s no pressure, Iโ€™m just taking it one day at a time!

Our LEJOG leader however....well...heโ€™s definitely in matrix/terminator/demolition/superman...etc, etc mode. Phenomenal!! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ He will probably be on LEJOG 10 by the time I finish. ๐Ÿ˜‚

I know the Sarge likes me really ๐Ÿคซ. He keeps checking up on me. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚!

Enjoy Cheeky!! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉโค๏ธ

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CBDBGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

Youโ€™ll soon have Mr Sergeant Major Garmin eating out of your hands... (I assume he is on them already?) Heโ€™ll soon ask you for permission to tell you to jump! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toCBDB

๐Ÿคซ....donโ€™t let him hear you! Youโ€™ll scupper my plans! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚โค๏ธ

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CBDBGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

I knew it! I knew it! ๐Ÿคซ ๐Ÿคซ

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Buddy34Graduate10

Brilliant post Fabulous450 and you're right better to have a positive if not a bit bossy voice in your ear than the alternative. Hope you're enjoying your new watch and the LEJOG challenge. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toBuddy34

Thanks so much Buddy34!! ๐Ÿค— Iโ€™m loving it and every little helps. The Garmin is my perfect companion. It has been very โ€˜motivatingโ€™!! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‰โค๏ธ

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10

It all sounds very energetic Fab450! That Sgt Major Garmin is certainly going to keep you on your toes isnโ€™t he!

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toOldgirlruns

Thanks so much Oldgirlruns!! ๐Ÿค— Iโ€™m just letting him think heโ€™s in charge! Itโ€™s for my benefit! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚โค๏ธ

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

๐Ÿ˜†

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SybilwGraduate10

Day 3 โœ… and day 4 a rest. Whatโ€™s not to love. Well done

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toSybilw

Thanks so much Sybilw! ๐Ÿค— I have to admit that this plan is not a very hard push, but itโ€™s doable and gradually increasing, so thatโ€™s why itโ€™s working well for me. Iโ€™m still not light of foot ๐Ÿ˜‚!! I guess it takes a bit of time to shift back into gear, but the excitement is all the way up!! Iโ€™m happy with that. Practice in patience!! ๐Ÿ˜‰โค๏ธ

What a buzzing, happy-emoji strewn post! You sound like you have got the measure of this training regime! Well done Fabulous ๐Ÿคฉ! Day off tomorrow to recharge your batteries๐Ÿ˜Š

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Thanks so much Delly-dot!!๐Ÿค— I havenโ€™t done a long run yet, so hopefully that will go well too. Iโ€™m just letting things unfold the good old C25K way! I was a very happy runner then too! ๐Ÿ˜ LEJOG and Mr Garmin have certainly caught me by surprise. Itโ€™s a great feeling! And Iโ€™ve got much improvement and achievements to go! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ

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Mum22boysGraduate10

Your post made me giggle and smile ๐Ÿ˜Š you sound like you're having such fun. Enjoy your rest day ๐Ÿค—

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toMum22boys

Thanks so much Mum22boys!! ๐Ÿค— Nothing like a bit of self-entertainment!! ๐Ÿ˜‚

Since I started this running journey, lightheartedness has been my approach. I didnโ€™t want to run a marathon, I just wanted to say Iโ€™m a runner! That was the only mission. How far or how fast, Iโ€™m not bothered. Iโ€™m just pumped that โ€˜Iโ€™...I repeat.....โ€˜I runโ€™ ๐Ÿ˜ณ!! I still laugh due to the sheer magic of being able to say it. Two years on and itโ€™s not perfect, but itโ€™s fabulous indeed ๐Ÿ˜‰. โค๏ธ

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Mum22boysGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

It's the best way to be ๐Ÿ˜

I didn't think I wanted to run a marathon until I read UnfitNoMore post the other day about the Loch Ness marathon... sounds idyllic!!

I just love your attitude, I think we'd all benefit from a bit of Fab mindset ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toMum22boys

Aah thank you Mum22boys!! ๐Ÿค— Iโ€™m a good sideline cheerleader, so Iโ€™ll be ready to cheer you on when you do that marathon!! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉโค๏ธ

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Mum22boysGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

I feel it may just be a dream... ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ but thanks ๐Ÿค—

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toMum22boys

Ah but there is magic in dreams! So, my cheerleading offer stands in waiting! And Iโ€™m sure UnfitNoMore will continue to be an inspiration to us all. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿค—โค๏ธ

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10โ€ข in reply toMum22boys

Going to set the schedule in stone around Christmas... Iโ€™d love to do Loch Ness, and also have my eye on Firelighter (day one of ring of fire) for next autumn... if I can do them both that would be wonderful. Hopefully Iโ€™ll see you on that start line... or at the nearest bar to the finish line ๐Ÿคฃ

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Paragraphs of pure joy Fab......wonderful to read.....you are an amazing runner ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™‚

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Oh thanks so much Beachcomber66! ๐Ÿค— Can you tell, Iโ€™m loving it? ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ Jeff isnโ€™t convinced, but Iโ€™m working on him and Sergeant G isnโ€™t interested in any rest, he says itโ€™s slacking, so Iโ€™ll just do as Iโ€™m told...(for now! ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ˜‚)!

Iโ€™ve no big ideas or expectations Beachcomber66 ๐Ÿคซ, Iโ€™m just going with the flow!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ

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Nice to see RSM Garmin is kicking your butt ๐Ÿคฃ. HIIT MORNINGS, HIIT run sessions... youโ€™re gonna be glad to see the starry lines of those longer easy runs!!

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚! Thank you ๐Ÿค—. Did you say longer and easier? ๐Ÿค”....are you sure youโ€™re not Sgt Garmin? ....๐Ÿคจ...๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜‚โค๏ธ

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

No, according to the wife I got promoted a few times... Iโ€™m General Chaos

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ! Just checking!! He pops up everywhere! ๐Ÿ˜‚ But Iโ€™ve got my eye out! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

Better than being Major Incident I guess... thatโ€™s what little miss gets called sometime, when she enters the kitchen thereโ€™s usually the sound of things hitting the floor soon afterwards... still, what she keeps in the pan and gets onto a plate is pretty good.

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ Mrs UNM has her work cut out!! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

Yes... especially with the other two, canโ€™t put what we refer them to as in here!!

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚...youโ€™ll have to find a name for them. ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”...As theyโ€™re the junior ones, maybe Private X & Y.....?

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

They have titles... just canโ€™t put them here... little B (female) and little B (new statesman)

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Fabulous450Graduate10โ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

๐Ÿ˜ต๐Ÿ˜ต...Oh...I see! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜ƒโค๏ธ

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