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Into wk8 ๐Ÿ‘

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Well never thought Iโ€™d get this far so very pleased ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ‘

Iv thoroughly enjoyed my running up to now, but have to confess I donโ€™t like running in the cold weather โ˜น๏ธ๐Ÿค”

I go to work in the dark and come home in the dark , only have the wโ€™ends to run in the day light as well

Any one else like me ? What do you do run in the gym instead ๐Ÿ˜‚

I might ask for a treadmill for xmas ๐ŸŽ… ๐ŸŒฒ

Happy December everyone x

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Hiya! I have the same issue! Itโ€™s sooo frustrating, I canโ€™t run on my lunch break either as I only get 30 minutes. I have been doing 2 runs on weekends through the day, but Iโ€™m really scared about running on my own in the dark. Well not technically on my own, as my 8 yr old son comes with me as I donโ€™t have childcare, so he is being โ€˜encouragedโ€™ to love running too by having to join me on the couch 2 5k journey. But even so, running in the dark is still super scary. Treadmill for crimbo may well be the way forward! Sorry I havenโ€™t been able to offer any practical advice, but at least you know youโ€™re not alone! x

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Vonhornโ€ข in reply toKatiePeg

Thanks for your reply ๐Ÿ˜„

never mind the shortest day is 21/12 then we start getting lighter ! Canโ€™t come quick enough ๐Ÿ‘

How lovely to hear your son goes along with you,mum and son bonding time enjoy ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate

I admit Iโ€™ve let the weather stop me this week despite having a waterproof running jacket but I donโ€™t really want to join a gym so I think Iโ€™m just going to face the cold and rain.

Good luck with your next few runs nearly there ๐Ÿ‘

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Vonhornโ€ข in reply toCornet-Carolyn

I donโ€™t like the gym either so will have to hope the wind and rain stays off , donโ€™t mind the cold so much just the other elements ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ thanks

I'm a cold body but warm up fast when running, so i don't mind anything but ice and snow. Ice and snow render me housebound as I have always, all my life from childhood, slipped on it. Where I live gets more than its share of ice and snow! I wish I had space for a treadmill. I would go to the gym, but i have to walk up a steep icy hill to get to it! Boo.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Early morning with the right gear can be brilliant.. I graduated the week before Christmas in 2015... and I loved the runs.. :)

I have a cross-trainer for icy conditions, which is when I absolutely do not run. Think Bambi! I use it in my Studio, with the door open, so I can pretend I am out there:)

A warm hat, and gloves, and socks and a Buff, can all help to snug you up when you head out:)

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Vonhornโ€ข in reply toOldfloss

๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ‘ hat on xmas list ๐Ÿ˜‚

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dennymac82

Welcome to the week 8 club!! The early nights really do scupper is a bit eh? Keep going though and as you say, nearly at the shortest day then itโ€™ll start getting better ๐Ÿ‘

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Vonhornโ€ข in reply todennymac82

๐Ÿ‘ will do

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