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Rooks, rain and runs. W2JJr2

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coggerjoggerGraduate10
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I was watching rooks on the telephone wire turn upside down to drink the rain water dripping down. They are intelligent birds. I did not feel like venturing out for my second run in this, the second week of JJ magic.

I confess, I waited and the rain stopped :) No further excuses so I went. As usual, it felt wonderful when I finished.

Wondered why 'Mapmyrun' had predicted an elevation gain of 50m but Strava said I had managed 77m.

Glad I went. The rooks had gone when I returned.

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Great run for you today, worth waiting for the rain to stop. Happy running 🤗

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coggerjoggerGraduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you. I managed 5.2 km but took 42 mins. Working on distance though and trying hard not to mind about times. I find the up-hill bits so hard!

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to coggerjogger

Ignore time completely. I slowed right down for building up distance and tackling hills, you can’t do everything at the same speed. Keep going, keep happy 🤗

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coggerjoggerGraduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you. Encouragement is so helpful. atm looking forward to long run on Friday. :)

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CaptFrey60minGraduate

Wise to wait. I do enjoy seeing nature as i shamble along. Good that you went out too.

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coggerjoggerGraduate10 in reply to CaptFrey

You are so impressive out early in the rain and dark. An inspiration. :)

I actually wait for it to rain and then go! 😂😂😂😂😂

Well done though on getting another one done and dusted. Hills will help as will not worrying about time. Running by feel is great and I try to do this once in a while. Sometimes I'm daydreaming and look and its 12.40 to 13 minute miles 😁😁😁 you're doing so well. 1. Enjoyment 2. Achieving 3. Repeat

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coggerjoggerGraduate10

ty. Yes I must stop thinking about the time it is taking and just try to enjoy.

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