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10k and overtaken by my brother πŸ˜†

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Tee hee my brother was the first, but definitely not the last person to run past me this morning! I saw a man flying by on the other side of the road, who turned, gave me a big grin and a wave, then off he shot πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ. We cheer each other on on Strava, but he’s so fast, I’d never keep up - his daughter used to run for the county.

I tried another route today, out towards a little village - it was pretty busy, and obviously a popular route. Not sure why I hadn’t tried it before, but I guess we all like a bit of familiarity πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘Ÿ. I went down a lovely little loop of a lane called Pudding Lane, it was so pretty with thatched cottages and all sorts of loveliness!

My pace was a bit all over the place, not sure why, but I’m overall very pleased with the result. Off to see my dad for Father’s Day in a bit - no doubt my brother will be there mocking my slow pace in the way only family can get away with! Have a smashing day everyone! πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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Instructor57 profile image
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Well done on that 10k today 😁And sounds like a lovely place to run with friendly rivalry from other runners !

Including your brother ! Haha 🀣

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Instructor57

Thank you. Family, eh?! Have a great Sunday. πŸ‘πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to Frenc

You too ! πŸ‘

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nowsterGraduate10

69 minutes is still a perfectly respectable time for 10km. πŸ‘

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to nowster

Ah thank you! It felt good at the time 😊.

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Great 10k, seems a fine time to me, especially for such a lovely new route. Hope you enjoy a lovely Father’s Day with your family. Happy running πŸ€—

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Ah thanks Grannyhugs! It was a nice run, and it was lovely seeing my folks. Daisy, my parents’ dog, is one of the reasons I visit too, she’s such a character 🐢.

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to Frenc

Hope you got fun playtime with daisy πŸ€—

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Great to run 10k and who cares who overtakes us, brothers eh?

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you! And yes, who cares πŸ˜†. I certainly enjoyed it, set me up for the rest of the day πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜Š.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Frenc

Hoping tomorrow’s day off and run will do the same for me

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

I’m sure it will πŸ‘.

My Frenc, there’s nothing to be mocked about that pace! Well done ⭐️

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to

Ah thanks Delly-dot, I enjoyed it. πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜Š

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GailXrunning

Well done on that 10k! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ That’s a good time too. You’re overtaking me for sure!πŸ˜‰πŸ€£

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to GailXrunning

Ah thanks GailX! It was an enjoyable run, and overall, brother notwithstanding, I was pleased with the pace! All the best 😊😊😊.

Well done and if your brother mocks you for your pace, I think he'd just have no words for my pace (slower than a snail) πŸ˜‚

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to

Brothers, eh?! Thanks Evy 😊😊😊.

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Jericho2332Graduate10

Well done on the 10k! Decent time too πŸ‘πŸ» I'm sure your brother will secretly be very supportive and pleased that your getting out there... But won't be able to say so obviously 🀣🀣

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Jericho2332

Ah thanks Jericho2332! I think he’s just very surprised I’ve actually stuck with it πŸ˜†.

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