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Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.

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The NHS has now mobilised new forces - a stand must be made to hold them off.

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What ???

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The daily quote. Tomorrow's goes out a day early to show I'm ready for all the NHS can throw at me.

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Why ???

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to Doodle1

Why? Because the NHS are evil despots who wish to take over the world. They must be stopped.

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The daily quote. This is tomorrow's to indicate to the enemy that I'm fully prepared for all they can throw at me.

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Are you related to Plod5k??

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to ju-ju-

Can't say I'm acquainted but maybe s/he could be my accomplice.

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Makes sense now.....sort of. Glad you are fully prepared.

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Hmm. An ally - could be useful. (An ally that is, not an alley.)

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A 5k PB with the aid of Hogwarts Wizzardry doesn't count I'm afraid.

For Dark Days ahead I find a Head Lamp very useful, although you could try running in daylight.

On the subject of Three Letter Acronyms - the "NHS" in NHS Choices, stands for None Harmed Seriously

The NHS' have adopted a number of spells of their own in pursuit of their evil aims of "improving your health"

Some of their "spells" can be found below:

Alohomora - a willingness to say hello to anyone you see when out running, they may also be afflicted

Crucio - very important, the act of not stretching - aka "Inflicts unbearable pain on the recipient of the curse"

Densaugeo - sometimes the S is replaced with a Z, can be found posting on HU

Descendo - for every up hill....

Engorgio - the inexplicable urge to eat more than the contents of the fridge after a particularly long run

Expelliarmus - the act of emptying the nostrils onto the nearest arm, whilst maintaining a good running pace

Expulso - see above, arms optional

Impedimenta - finding that tree branch all too late whilst running at night (see Dark Days)

Impervius - runners who fail to obey Alohomora

Incendio - a sensation found in the legs - see Crucio

Legilimens - long object at the end of which resides a running shoe, usual found in pairs

Legiliwomens - see above, female

Reducio - frequently found side-effect amongst followers of the "NHS" agenda

Riddikulus - see original post

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Frikkadella in reply to runningnotwalking

heeeheeeheeehee :D

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to runningnotwalking

Here goes against the foul fiendish foes.

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to runningnotwalking

I'll watch out for them/use them against all evil.

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walettaGraduate in reply to runningnotwalking

Absolutely loved this RNB & have scanned the rest of the posts to date. Our Dozzer is not related to Mr Plod, he just has a unique sense of humour & judging by these post, it's not as unique as all that. Wish I could join in but you all leave me standing but I am laughing.

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Brilliant RNW!

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner

Am I too battle focused to understand RNW?

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Bazza1234Graduate

Did you forget to take your medication this morning????

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to Bazza1234

Heck, where would I be without the medication? Wearing the underwear over the trousers?

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I shall stand with you during the dark times that are ahead. What week and run has the evil NHS thrown at you in it's attempts to thwart you? Stand firm against your foe and know that you can plough through. Battle though each week the mighty NHS sends and know its evil might can be defeated, you will stand victorious.

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to spoonierunning

High Master Maxillofacial left me with double vision back in January leaving me captured by double vision trying not to to fall in front of parked and moving cars. Thus W8R2 was reduced to W4R3 but progress was still made against Czar Pinkie at S&F and an ongoing battle is being held there through the W6 onwards section. Some days I take a battering, some my magnificence shines through.

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RoRoMama

I think you may need to go out for a run. It certainly helps to make you feel you can face most things the day ahead may have in store for you.

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to RoRoMama

Yes, once the replies to my section leaders are out there the power boots will be on.

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Be assured Dozzer that there are many battle-hardened "Graduates" here at HU headquarters. With determination and a little cunning, the dark days will soon be a thing of folklore. I'd invest in that head lamp though...

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to runningnotwalking

Yes, the days of direct battle with the evil NHS will draw to a close, but vigilance will ever used to keep them beyond the borders of doz and all needing protection.

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kickibroGraduate

I hope u have a good run x

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Powers boots are on.

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spoonierunningGraduate in reply to dozzer19

I have been out and defeated the scouts, it's up to you now to defeat the battle line while they are in disarray, they don't know you are come. Good luck, the gods be with you.

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to spoonierunning

Some informants in baby buggies may have spotted me just now but maybe my speed caught them unawares.

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The baby buggies ! Abort mission and return to HQ, I REPEAT , Abort mission and return to HQ :-)

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dozzer19Graduate in reply to poppypug

Not to mention the dog walkers with strange throw-y stick-like objects launching missiles!