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My muddy 10k trail run turned in to a 14k!

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...and I am very pleased because I am now nearly back to where I was in November, before the dreaded lurgies struck! Will hopefully manage a10 miler (16k) next weekend and then maybe (just maybe) I will be ready for the Bath Half in March!πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈHappy running this weekend to everyone.πŸ™‚

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Brilliant. Honestly,that is fantastic.. back on form and then some!

Wow!!!

Getting over things is tough and it takes a while to get back into it.. don't I know it!! But is is so great, when it all comes together isn't it.

Well done you! :)

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Sandraj39Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks lovely Oldfloss! Hope you are doing ok, too? x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Sandraj39

I am... I have had three great runs this week..one on New Year's day... one on Tuesday and a super one on Friday...I managed a speedy 3K..the rest of the run was slow, but I was thrilled.. like you, felt back on track! I am hoping to get a post out soon!!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Sandraj39

PS

Thanks.. my ribs are recovered xxx

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Sandraj39Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

So pleased you are doing so well, and yes, I do still look out for your lovely posts!πŸ™‚ x

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boptillyoudrop49Graduate

Great news Sandra πŸ˜€

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Sandraj39Graduate in reply to boptillyoudrop49

Thanks,Bop!☺

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aliboo70

Wow Sandra you've built that up really well,only been back out there a few weeks . Brilliant stuff. I definitely predict you'll be at that start line in March. Well done that girl πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜†

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Sandraj39Graduate in reply to aliboo70

Thanks Ali! Feeling good today too!☺

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Amazing! Always nice to feel you're back to it after illness/injury. 10 miler is the dream one day. :) Hope the mud washed off!

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Sandraj39Graduate in reply to melly4012

Thank you! It really is doable - just keep on getting out there! Good luck☺

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melly4012Graduate in reply to Sandraj39

I'm following an Asics 10k plan at the moment so that's the next goal! Will keep pushing forward, maybe I'll reach the 10 mile marker one day!

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