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Brr.. cold nite for w9r1

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O it was cold tonight but managed out before roads too icy!! Ended my 30 mins run a bit far away from home as i got carried away with different route😂😂so ended up walk/ run till got to 5km😊but don’t panic slow... slow!!! About 45mins but hey ho i did it & 2 runs to go!!! 😊

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misswobbleGraduate

Well done 😃✔️

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Pc59Graduate in reply to misswobble

Chuffed at going out in cold! Great feeling after run😊

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IgaTGraduate

Very nice! So, so close to shinky sparky badge :)

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Pc59Graduate in reply to IgaT

Can’t wait keen to get it in November 👍happy Running everyone 😊

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MollydexGraduate

Brilliant. And well done going out there in the cold

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Pc59Graduate in reply to Mollydex

😱😱o it was cold, hat, buff & gloves on! Im fair getting into this running gear base layers etc all on the night😂

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ChristeneGraduate

Well done Pc59 even more so for doing it in this cold spell that we are having. Do be careful though, its all to easy to have a little slip ....

Big thumbs up though for W9R1, you are almost there ... :-)

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Pc59Graduate in reply to Christene

I went straight after work before it got too icy as i fell in jan on black ice! Pavements weren’t too bad but omg it was cold!! First time hat, gloves,buff on😱 but great feeling after run😊😊keen to finish this month so keeping a close eye on forecast😊what us runners do😂😂

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ChristeneGraduate in reply to Pc59

Mmm, I'm just looking out he window and hoping this tsunami stops before Park Run tomorrow ... :-(

good luck with R2, don't go out to early, remember to rest up ... :-)

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Pc59Graduate in reply to Christene

Hope it stops for your parkrun thats ny next goal a parkrun!! Don’t worry i always take at least 1 days rest & if struggling il take 2 days as i have been so lucky to escape injuries. Well maybe a few aches until ive had my soak in the bath😂

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MollydexGraduate

I’m out for an early run tomorrow Just getting lots of layers ready and some decent 🧤 gloves

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ChristeneGraduate in reply to Mollydex

Mmm, might be long sleeves tomorrow .... :-)

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Pc59Graduate in reply to Mollydex

Think thats a good idea😉im all into layers & tonight a first for hat& gloves!! Enjoy your run in the morning 🏃😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Keep it steady! If icy.. do not run at all..think Bambi!!!

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Pc59Graduate

O don’t worry i made that mistake before it cost me £100 to replace my cracked phone!!! Bambi didnt get a look in😂😂

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happyhammer73Graduate

Well done not long now👍

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Pc59Graduate in reply to happyhammer73

Can’t wait! 😊😊i think ive got this running bug I can’t believe i went out when so cold but it felt great after😊

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HeadInTheCloudsGraduate

Well done..!!

I was going to run tonight, until I came out of work and had to scrape the ice off my car 😱 I took the coward’s way out... home and pyjamas 😂

Just 2 more runs... exciting..!! 🤗

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Pc59Graduate in reply to HeadInTheClouds

But thats ok too! I just managed a run before the hard frost got really bad so i was lucky but omg it was cold!!! Puddles frozen over just had to watch pavements for black ice!!!

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HeadInTheCloudsGraduate in reply to Pc59

Haha, yeah it was ok for me 😆

Do be careful out there, it's going to get colder..!! 😣

I'll have a hot water bottle ready for you on the podium... see you there soon 😊

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Pc59Graduate in reply to HeadInTheClouds

Ah thanks😊il need it & hot toddy😂😂been checking forecast & looking ok but that can change😂

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johnm12Graduate

Great job. Gently does it.

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