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Birthday (yesterday) running bling

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From my lovely running daughter. Three tops, compression socks and glucose sachets.

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pinkaardvarkGraduate

Happy Birthday!! This will be your running year, you have come so far, imagine where you will be at the end of it.

I got some compression socks too at xmas, yet to try them though. I don't really get tight calf's so not sure how they may help.

in reply to pinkaardvark

Thank you! :)

I have got some tightness in my left calf (undeveloped because of my fractured femur from over 50 years ago), so they will really help I hope.

Anthie profile image
AnthieGraduate

I love the colours!

in reply to Anthie

me too :)

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AnthieGraduate in reply to

You know what? Looking at your hooded top, I'm thinking that my boyfriend offered me the same for Xmas lol Is it the K****mor XLite Shield running jacket with holes at the end of the sleeves for your hands? It's a great jacket for wind and rain.

in reply to Anthie

I just had a look. I'm not sure as can't find its title. It's Xlite therm and has the hand holes in the sleeves. It's kind of honeycombed for warmth. Looks amazing anyway, and can't wait to wear it (tomorrow, all being well).

Anthie profile image
AnthieGraduate in reply to

Enjoy!

Shelby1973 profile image
Shelby1973Graduate

Happy birthday 🍰🎁 Xx

in reply to Shelby1973

Thank you xx

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HeleneCorsaGraduate

Ooh a belated happy birthday to you! And what a fantastic haul (I love the colours too). Have lots of fun testing everything out!

in reply to HeleneCorsa

Thank you! Can't wait!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Hope you had a Happy Birthday yesterday Flick 😊🎂...lots of lovely new gear there...lucky you and thoughtful daughter.xx

in reply to Bluebirdrunner

I did, including my mud bound, rainy, windy run. A struggle but made me feel alive. My daughter is my inspiration. She began the program before me and graduated just before Christmas, and did the full 5k too. I cant see me matching her distance. Xx

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SaskAlliecatGraduate

Happy belated Birthday! You'll be the belle of the (running) ball 😁. Very pretty colours.

in reply to SaskAlliecat

😂 I shall, I shall. I want to cram it all on at once and take flight!

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Decker

Happy belated birthday! Looks like you did very well with the running gear this year!

in reply to Decker

Thank you. Yes, Ive been lucky. It helps to have a daughter who is into running herself.

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misswobbleGraduate

Can’t beat some new running duds for making you more enthused about running I’m loving my new Karrimor Xlite stuff

I got one of their insulated jackets for Christmas too. Proper toasty for dog walking duties 👍😃

in reply to misswobble

I agree. It’s all motivating. I got a Swedish ski jacket to go to Iceland in the autumn. Wind and waterproof and thermal. Perfect for dog walking here, where it get very cold in winter. ❄️❄️❄️

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Sparky1960Graduate

Happy Birthday! Looks like you've been spoilt! 😀😀

in reply to Sparky1960

I really have! And thank you 😊

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Pm3eakGraduate

Happy Birthday! Sorry I missed the day: was away all day getting dogs groomed. That is a nice haul of running equipment: I am sure it will really add to your enjoyment and to your success.

Before my recent Birthday I hinted to the family that running aids would be appreciated: I got a banana.

I appear to have reared a clutch of comedians

Best wishes.

in reply to Pm3eak

I LOVE your posts and responses. They always make me literally laugh out loud. A banana 😂😂😂 Im lucky to have a daughter who started c25k before me and is super enthusiastic. As for the running gear, I have a whole drawer to myself in the dressing table in the spare room. I have a wonderful choice of socks, and that’s for starters. Also my shock absorber bra, an amazing piece of kit of Victorian appearance such as you boys can only dream of. Then there’s my running jacket with flashing yellow light. Also a very wet and muddy pair of running shoes currently packed with newspaper.

Thank you for birthday wishes, and I hope the dogs enjoyed their grooming session. I want our collie/arctic cross clipped a bit, especially in summer, as Im allergic to his undercoat and have to use an inhaler before running because of it, but his daddy wont hear of it ☹️

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Polly2810Graduate in reply to

Belated Happy Birthday!! 🎂 now you’ve given me an idea 💡 I can use the chest of drawers in the son that had not left home’s (he so has!) room 😊😊😊 my sports bra hangs over the end of my bed at the moment so can refine that and my other stuff!!

in reply to Polly2810

Yes, to be recommended. Oust the filial shrine and requisition the drawer space! Before It made the move to the spare room, my kit was precariously perched in layers on the hook on the door in the study, and was prone to throwing itself onto the floor every time I walked in to use the computer.

Thanks for birthday wishes 😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Wonderful...lucky you :)

in reply to Oldfloss

Sure am! I have the bestest daughter 💜

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to

Me too xxx

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Polly2810Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

And me!!!

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate

Happy birthday for yesterday. New running gear looks fab 😀

in reply to Cornet-Carolyn

Thank you 😊

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Nesha123Graduate

Happy belated Birthday! 😀🎂 glad you enjoyed your birthday run and the new running gear looks lovely 😊

in reply to Nesha123

Thank you 😊 Im looking forward to adorning myself in a selection and heading out to run tomorrow x

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