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W5R1 Done - it’s in the bag!!

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Hello runners!

Woke up this morning feeling more like a slug than a snail (Oldfloss) and thoughts of having a heavy run! But, I dug out my bright green (Kermit the Frog looking) running top out of a range of sports gear bought many years ago, to ensure my wardrobe has adequate padding. A bit like Sallenson’s high-jacked sports bra, they’ve rarely touched the body for very long, but it’s comforting to know it’s there should you ever need it. Right you are and out you go!!

Got my random music selection on (sorry no LedZeplin 😉 Lol) and I’m off, out on my run in the morning sun! Just me and Michael hitting the road. Nice! I soon realise that I’m not a frog or a slug, I’m a snail!! Yaaay! Loving it! Loved it even more when he said the first 5 minutes were up, (thinking already?, not bad Fabulous.....not bad!)

I’ve now seen so much of my neighbourood that I haven’t seen in the 17 years I’ve lived here. I’ve done it! The mystery of W5 is over (or is it?😏) and I feel as though I’ve got plenty of gas in the tank! That’s truly amazing!!

As a bit of serendipity the car that got me out on the road, instead of the gym, was just bought and towed away this morning! It took me on a totally new and unexpected adventure and I have said farewell with much gratitude, as it has given me the gift of determination and resilience!! I’m feeling like a runner!! Yaaaay! We’re all runners! Let’s do this! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃‍♂️ ❤️❤️

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Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduate

You're doing great! Well done for sticking with it 💪 Snails rock! 🐌

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin

Thank you so much! 🤟🏽Yes they do!! Rock and run! Who knew?? 😂

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FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

Snail super powers! 💪🐌🌟

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ch3lsea007

Well done Fabulous! Snail pace for run 3 this week! Keep positive vibe going! 👍🏃🏿‍♀️💪🐸🐌

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to ch3lsea007

We’ve got this Chelsea girl!! 💪🏽 Snail power!! 😁😁❤️

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ch3lsea007 in reply to Fabulous450

Wasn't a girl last time I looked! 😂😂😂😂

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sallensonGraduate in reply to ch3lsea007

Don't mind her. She gets over-excited and still won't return my sports bra. I think it's the endorphins :-)

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ch3lsea007 in reply to sallenson

Didn't think you women shared that sort of thing!! 😂

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to ch3lsea007

You can if you get it from a man! It’s allowed! Better not say that either actually! Let’s just be snails! Much easier! 😉❤️

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ch3lsea007 in reply to sallenson

Sorry chap didn't realise you were a chap! 🏃🏿💪

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to ch3lsea007

No I’m not..but I think Sallenson is! Sallenson see what you’ve caused with your sports bra and mankini?! Do you want to reveal or keep the mystery going? I like a bit of mystery myself! 😁❤️

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ch3lsea007 in reply to Fabulous450

Could do with a bit of support when I run as well! So if you've got one going spare! 😂😂😂😂

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate in reply to ch3lsea007

No high-jacking Chelsea!! Sallenson isn’t seeing it again! It’s mine! 🤣 ❤️

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ch3lsea007 in reply to Fabulous450

Ok just have to knock myself out then! 🙏

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to ch3lsea007

Oh alright then! We’ll share! ❤️

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ch3lsea007 in reply to ch3lsea007

👍🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿

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ch3lsea007 in reply to ch3lsea007

Sorry Fabulous as much as I like chatting must get on with some work! Week 5 run 3 for me tomorrow (20 min run)! Good luck keep me posted! 👍🐌🐌💪

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to ch3lsea007

Me too! 👌🏽

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to ch3lsea007

Ooh so sorry! Good luck Chelsea man! Assumptions - foot in mouth! Need crowbar! 🤣 ❤️

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Ang33333Graduate

Well done fellow snail!! 🐌🐌🐌🐌

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sallensonGraduate

SNAILS ROCK INNIT :-)

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to sallenson

😉

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate

Well done! You were destined to run outside. Enjoy the next one, it’s slightly different from the first!

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to Jay66UK

Thanks Jay! I’m going to give it my best shot! ❤️

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Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

You’ll be perfectly fine. Remember, you are Fabulous 😜

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to Jay66UK

I’m certainly working on it Jay!! Not bad so far! You’re fabulous too! We all are! ❤️

Well done. W5 was my favourite.

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to

Thank you! Good to know!! Good luck with your next run too!! ❤️

southlundon profile image
southlundonGraduate

Well done! I started out with Michael but the last two weeks have been with Jo W as she chats more about how she used to hate running! :D

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply to southlundon

Lol! Michael would probably miss walking beside me! I can’t do it to him! 🤣! I do intend to try some other coaches after graduation to mix it up a bit though! ❤️

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