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Just about to start my 5 minute warm down and the heavens opened! And how. Before I left I found myself thinking 'I need to go for a run to clear my mind' not 'let's do w8r3 then'. There is no hope.

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pand0rical

As long as the rain isn't freezing cold or really bouncing down I actually love running in rain, or drizzle. It's so cooling and refreshing. The other day I was near the end of my run, near enough dying as usual and it started drizzling and it was the nicest feeling, completely picked me up

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pollyp1Graduate in reply to pand0rical

It was proper rain but very refreshing...

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melly4012Graduate

Well done! You're so close now, just three runs to go :)

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pollyp1Graduate in reply to melly4012

Thank-you! I can't quite believe it...

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Songfish

Brilliant! Rain sounds lovely to end with , I'm always melting 😂

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pollyp1Graduate in reply to Songfish

'twas good. Glad it was at the end not the beginning tho!

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