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๐ŸŽถ I like big buffs and I cannot lie ๐ŸŽถ

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๐Ÿคฃ Well husband and I decided on our W5 50min run around the hill on this beautiful sunny Autumn day. Husband seemed to run along like a gazelle, effortlessly disappearing off in to the horizon, and ended up doing 10k!! He was absolutely buzzing! So proud of him - heโ€™s a natural.

Meanwhile back at snailville, I toddled on - did all the asthma management stuff and loved wearing the buff, which helped breathing in warmer air. I ran most of it and struggled on the steepest part getting to the top of the hill, so walked in places to regulate my breathing and by the end I managed 5.64k. At first I felt disappointed that I hadnโ€™t run further, but am holding on to the fact that I wasnโ€™t completely trounced by the asthma and it was an 84m elevation gain.

Cold air is definitely tricky - back at the beginning of September when it was warmer I managed my first 5k in 41minutes, but I think that would be hard at the moment. I am undeterred however, and looking forward to the next run! I enjoyed today - and husband and I are loving this running journey together - even if we arenโ€™t together for the whole run! Perhaps itโ€™s time to write a new childrenโ€™s story - The Gazelle ๐ŸฆŒ and the Snail ๐ŸŒ

Happy weekend everyone! ๐ŸŽ‰

P.S. I really am that short. And he really is that tall. ๐Ÿ˜‚

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61Lady profile image
61LadyGraduate10

Three cheers for you ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ - sounds like a fantastic run. Must be lovely (not) running together and great youโ€™re meeting health challenges head on. Interested about buff and pleased to hear it worked for you. Good luck on your next outing together ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

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BonniesRest in reply to 61Lady

Thankyou! It was the first time using the buff and it did help, so I can recommend it. ๐Ÿ‘

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CouchphoenixGraduate10

Well done BonniesRest 5.64k is an impressive distance, but I must say the photo looks like heโ€™s kidnapped you ๐Ÿ˜‚

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BonniesRest in reply to Couchphoenix

๐Ÿ˜‚ thanks!

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grumpyoldgirl

Love the photo - Bonnie and Clyde? ๐Ÿ˜

I love a buff myself, I think I'm in danger of starting a collection ๐Ÿค”

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BonniesRest in reply to grumpyoldgirl

Thankyou - it really did help ๐Ÿ’ช

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

running together is so great isnโ€™t it? I run round our track a few times then get bored so spread out a bit and even went on the beach one day

Anything to stop breathing in the colder air helps

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BonniesRest in reply to SueAppleRun

Yes the buff made it easier. Weโ€™re loving running together ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Jools2020Graduate10

Well done to both of you! Sounds like a lovely run and you are doing everything you can not to let the asthma stop you! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

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BonniesRest in reply to Jools2020

Thankyou - we really enjoyed it ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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RoxdogGraduate10

Please don't be disappointed - you ran uphill in cold air despite your husband bounding ahead! Sounds like you're doing great and finding ways to manage the asthma while running so do be very proud!

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BonniesRest in reply to Roxdog

Thankyou - yes Iโ€™ve tried to deny the asthma, but working *with* it feels a bit more productive. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Blossom-60minGraduate

Ooh love the buff. I've got one I'm saving for when it's really cold. Your height difference looks about the same as me and my OH. Happy running ๐Ÿ˜Š

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BonniesRest in reply to Blossom-

Thankyou - you too! ๐ŸŒž

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