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Ok, so that sounds like a dramatic title I know,. Woke up feeling depressed and not like running at all but figured the run would release my dolphins and I'd feel better. Instead of circumnavigating the field behind my house endlessly I decided to run down the paths through the fields where I live. Oops! The paths have overgrown greenery either side so I'm now drenched in morning dew and mud, ha!

The running scared title is because one section had bushes so high they were leant in towards each other and touching about a foot above my head. So I'm now running through this dark passage like some kind of horror movie with the baddie just off screen! Bless Sarah Millican for telling me I could start walking but Darwin's survival of the fittest meant I actually kept going until I popped out the end 6 or 7 minutes later, ha!!

The good news is I will probably be ok for week 4 after all coz I had been worried.

Moral of the story? Go with whatever works to keep you moving! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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MoGr profile image
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Well done for keeping going and it's good to try new routes! Maybe check with a walk on a non running day!!!

Keep going and you can do online searches for local routes if that helps! Xx

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Sarahwee in reply to MoGr

I've walked and cycled this route multiple times but the recent heat wave and rain meant the greenery has gone nuts, ha!! πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

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Millsie-JGraduate

Excellent run, well done a great achievement!

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ju-ju-Graduate

That sounds a bit scary, and well done!!!

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GoogleMeGraduate

Love the idea of 'releasing your dolphins'!

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IannodaTruffeMentor

I am glad you released your dolphins.

You are beginning to enjoy this, I can tell.

Keep running, keep smiling.

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davelinksGraduate

Ah! Endolphins! 😁 Well done!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Love this post...scary !!!

I remember a foggy morning, an early run, and the sound of a Hound of the Baskervilles behind me.. that kept me moving!!!

Very well done you...onwards!!!

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PS

This was the post..it might make you giggle x

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Sarahwee in reply to Oldfloss

What a brilliant post! Thank you for sharing it with me. I too think every shrub has a murderer within. The down side of spending 6 years working in prison with murderers! πŸ˜‚

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