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The Bazza Photo Extravaganza

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Here's an action shot from Parkrun last weekend - I'm the one (looking a bit serious) all in black with the bumbag!

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AllieG profile image
AllieGGraduate

Ahaaaa! Great pic, that! :-D

AncientMum profile image
AncientMumGraduate

Great picture GLudwig. Every inch a runner, complete with swishy ponytail ;)

in reply to AncientMum

My husband was convinced it was a big red shrub behind my head and wouldn't have it that it was my ponytail!

operation2015 profile image
operation2015Graduate

Such a good picture!

hilbean profile image
hilbeanGraduate

Great pic :)

pinkangel16 profile image
pinkangel16Graduate

That us a good un :-) Hope the chap in front knew what to expect with you lot coming up behind him!

in reply to pinkangel16

Yeah, I don't remember him being there. He looks a bit lost!

Dunder2004 profile image
Dunder2004Graduate

Nice one Glud. The ponytail is such a cliché though ;)

in reply to Dunder2004

Is it a bit 80s? That and the bumbag.

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AniaParkyGraduate

Wonderful picture. Hope you had a great run.

in reply to AniaParky

Thanks, Ania. I've enjoyed Parkrun a bit more each time :) Hope your running's gone well this week.

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AniaParkyGraduate in reply to

Not really I'm afraid. I've ended up with a hip niggle. I've had to drop down to 2 runs in the week to give it a rest. I ran yesterday but it was a kind of limping run. I can tell the hip is getting better though because today is less pain. Although I'm being careful not to push it and doing a much more slow run.

in reply to AniaParky

Sorry to hear that - I'm having to give myself an extra rest day or two as well. I think we need to listen to these niggles and not push it too much at this stage, tempting as it may be! Hope your hip's better soon.

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IrishprincessGraduate

Looking fab GLudwig! A real action shot with swishing ponytail and all!

5kOrBust profile image
5kOrBustGraduate

Looking very good!

in reply to 5kOrBust

Cheers 5k. Have you been able to get back to it yet?

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5kOrBustGraduate in reply to

Sadly not. Very frustrating. Went to Brighton to watch the marathon yesterday and probably shouldn't have. Thoroughly depressed by the time I went home. :( My 10k training schedule for 6th May has gone right out the window.

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poppypugGraduate in reply to 5kOrBust

Hi Steve , whats happened if you don't mind me asking ? xxx

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5kOrBustGraduate in reply to poppypug

Hi Poppy, the ankles just aren't getting better. Followed all the advice from my doc and from experienced runners but they still hurt. Not as much as when it first happened but enough to stop me running. Still only 8 days I guess but I was hoping for more improvement by now. My wife saw how down I was last night and confessed she hadn't realised just how much it meant to me - not sure I had either! My BHF 10k on 6th May will happen even if I have to walk it as lots of people have kindly sponsored me but it might not be pretty :) Hope you're continuing to get back to fitness yourself. xxx

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poppypugGraduate in reply to 5kOrBust

Aw , that is such a shame for you xxx

I am off to watch the Manchester marathon next Sunday and I will probably end up feeling the same !

These niggly injuries are very frustrating aren't they ? I understand exactly how you are feeling, lets hope for a quick recovery , and yes, still do your run even if you have to walk a lot of it . Good Luck ! xxx

in reply to 5kOrBust

Oh no, that's really bad luck. I would find that so tough now, after all the work so far. I guess you're going to have to be patient and remember it won't be forever, but how disappointing and frustrating. I watched the start of the marathon too yesterday, by the way. It went past the bottom of my road. I was completely in awe of them all - quite amazing to see so many people doing that.

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5kOrBustGraduate in reply to

Despite feeling a bit jealous of them (not that I'll ever run a marathon!) I was really inspired by how determined they all were. I spent a lot of time at about the 24 1/2 mile mark and it was clear some people were really hurting, but they were going to make it come hell or high water! Brilliant to watch.

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poppypugGraduate

Aw Glud ! You look FAB-U-LOUS !!!

You've got it all going on there Girl, and I am sooo envious of your pony-tail. I think I am going to get a stick on one :-)

I love that guy at the front, he looks like he has just wandered in and hasnt a clue where he is ha ha :-) xxx

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IrishprincessGraduate in reply to poppypug

Ha ha poppy. I thought that too but then thought maybe he'd ventured onto the wrong course or something so felt a bit sorry for him. He looks like I felt this morning.....

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Buffy007Graduate in reply to Irishprincess

Super pic - and that chap in front - poor him! Funny what you don't notice when you're running. Good to see you out and about.

in reply to Buffy007

Hi Buffy! I don't think I notice much at all when I'm towards the end of a run, especially at the end of an uphill bit which this was. I say uphill, but it's a very gentle slope in reality, just doesn't feel like it! Hope all's well in your neck of the woods x

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Buffy007Graduate in reply to

Hi G - I'm running about once every 7 -10 days. Not enough so still finding it v tough - but I do 5k every time - no style at all, just want to make sure I'm not slipping. Have too much on at the moment and too many stressful things - but felt good after the run (good medicine). Hope that in a couple of months time I'll be out of this hole. xx (I ran in black too this morning - sure its something about not wanting to stand out!). One day we'll be brave enough to wear pink!

in reply to Buffy007

Sorry you're having a rough time :( Hope things are on the up soon. I agree, running does seem to be the best medicine for stresses and worries, so I hope you can keep getting out and about. You could join the new quest perhaps to give yourself a target of running once a week maybe if that would be good? PS I'm usually all in black - definitely trying to lie low! x

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poppypugGraduate in reply to Buffy007

Aw , Hey Buffers , sorry to hear youre feeling a bit overwhelmed and stressed ((( )))

This too shall pass xxx Keep your chin up Missus ! :-) xxx

Buffy007 profile image
Buffy007Graduate in reply to poppypug

Wondered why my chin keeps getting grazed as I jog along. How's your other hip? (just dashing out so they'll be no reply!)

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Dunder2004Graduate in reply to Buffy007

If you look closely, you can see that the oriental gentleman in the foreground has been photoshopped in.

I don't know why Glud did that but one suspects she has photoshopped over someone with an even swishier ponytail.

in reply to poppypug

Lol, I know, funny! :)

Toonlou24 profile image
Toonlou24Graduate

Brill picci!!!

old_git profile image
old_gitGraduate

Lovely action picture Gludwig! You are looking very composed. :-)

in reply to old_git

Didn't feel it! :D

Jase44 profile image
Jase44Graduate

Lovely swishing red hair. Excellent pic G :)

in reply to Jase44

Cheers, Jase. Are we due another vlog from you? Demonstrating your new kit perhaps?

Jase44 profile image
Jase44Graduate in reply to

Done G although not a fantastic v log but just wait for the sock review :) lol now that's a v log ;)

in reply to Jase44

Ha, ha, now you've said it you'll have to do it lol! Can't wait! Good post on your new gear, it looks great

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