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It's the little things...

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Just finished w3r2, for some reason found it harder than last one, but just kept it going.

I love being out early, you notice all kind of things - wildlife, dog walkers etc, but I've never seen anyone else out running...

What made me smile today was during one of the 3 min runs (or the go slightly faster (or sometimes even slower) than a walk) was the sound of someone running behind me. Quite fast. Being someone who tries to avoid being seen, my initial reaction was one of panic - look at the state of me etc etc- but as he passed me this young lad just turned round and said hello - he treated me like a fellow runner!!! Put a spring in my step (for a little while anyway)...must go that route again 😆

Feels like I've had a glimpse of a lovely community of runners.

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Well done you!

I love my early starts... all weathers and all seasons.. you really feel that you are a part of something enormous :)

Well done you, too, for realising that you are one of a whole load of us... and looking great... you are a runner and you should be proud of yourself:)

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MrsT82

It is a good feeling, that first recognition from another runner. Just remember, you’re running faster than those still sat on the couch (or maybe in bed as it is still very early 😂)

Well done.

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Well done..!! Sounds like a good run, albeit tougher than the last one (I blame mornings - I, for one, am not designed to embrace mornings)..!! 😔

What a nice boost too - a hello from a passing runner goes a long way 😊

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So you have reminded us that we should all greet everyone we meet on a run.............we might just make their day and vice versa.

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