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just watching the olympics and if this doesn,t inspire you to go out and do a few miles then nothing will!!

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OldPossum

Not sure I look as cool as them though😀

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givman in reply to OldPossum

doesnt matter just go out and do it!!

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OldPossum in reply to givman

Oh I do and I now have the brightest running kit in town so no-one can miss me 😎😎

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givman in reply to OldPossum

well there we are ..let me know when you are near me so i can put my sunglasses on!!

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OldPossum in reply to givman

Just thinking about speed - not sure I can manage 100 metres as fast as the marathon runners average 🙃

When they introduce snail and tortoise classes - I'm your girl 😂😂

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givman in reply to OldPossum

dont put yourself down after all we all have to start somewhere!!

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ancientrunnerGraduate in reply to OldPossum

I was sure I heard them say Mo Farah ran his last 400metres of the 10k in 49 seconds, but actually I just love how fast they go compared to me.

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givman in reply to ancientrunner

yes if you ran 120 miles a week altitude you would be right behind him!!

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melly4012Graduate

It's brilliant isn't it! C25k and now I'm finding myself eyeing up the Olympic marathon... Apparently I'll be at my physical peak just in time for Tokyo! ;)

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givman in reply to melly4012

yep ill be watching out for you!!

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JoolieB1Graduate

I feel inspired. In fact I tripped over flat on my face while out running, but sprang up like an Olympian and kept going! LOL

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givman in reply to JoolieB1

brilliant if mo can do it so can you!!

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OldPossum in reply to JoolieB1

I did that too - in week 1 😀 Only real concern was that someone saw me 😂😂

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givman in reply to OldPossum

well done old possum you are a hero!!

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JoolieB1Graduate in reply to OldPossum

That could be the main reason I leapt up and ran away!!

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