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Been away on holiday and intended to run along the beach, however the humidity got very bad and I could hardly see a thing. Hubby wasn't happy about me running along the cliff paths either, so that was that and knowing my luck, being clumsy, I'd stumble and fall into the sea!

So my first run back after 8 days of nothing. I wasn't expecting much and aimed to do 2 lots of 8 mins with 5 min break in between. My 'Y fumble' (phone holder) hasn't arrived yet but I discovered I could put my phone in the back pocket of my shorts. So feeling free without something on my arm and my new running vest ('Trespass' abs. brilliant btw) I set out. It was all too easy, I was shocked and only had 3 min rest instead of 5, and ran 10 mins at the end.

It was lovely running by the lake,( I usually run round the park). Amazing what a difference the little things can make. I got looks from people having walks and eating ice cream in the park, as in, 'she must be mad in this heat'

Funny they were the same looks I used to give to runners!!

So in no time at all I should be running 30 minutes and starting on the next pod casts.

Hope everyone else is enjoying their running.

:)

Oh looked like a massive beetroot when I got back...

:D

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Well done for getting out there and doing it. You will not have lost much -if anything at all. That was a good confidence boosting run. Shorts-wouldn't dare inflict my legs on the world! Just gathering myself now for a run -but got distracted by posts-which is no substitute for actually running:-)

So Up and at em-have a good day.

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runningwildGraduate in reply to suzybenj

Thanks suzybenj and well done to you, just read your post! I've been put offalso by some people's experience of the podcasts, but I seem to respond better to a challenge and need the next one now. Glad you're enjoying your running, have a lovely weekend.

:)

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*off also*

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