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After the blip of week 7 turning into a month, time to get back into regular running. Week 8 beckoned, and back to the routine of bargaining with the joints and compiling a metal playlist. My knee couldn’t believe I had the audacity to run more than once in 2 weeks... but deals were done and all grudgingly accepted.

I slowed down to ensure I had the energy to do 28 minutes, and on this run I learned 4 things.

1. Cows are great to run past, but remember to look where you put your feet.

2. “Death to all but metal” by Steel Panther is spot on tempo for running, complete with air drumming for added aerobic activity.

3. I actually enjoy running. I know. Me. Couldn’t run a bath at the beginning of the year.

4. I think I’m actually going finish this challenge.

I do have one question though. Where the hell did Michael Johnson go? He gave me a 5 minute update, then halfway, then nothing for another 12 minutes. Where’s he going? Sauntering back to the air conditioned limo with ice cool beers and a carton of magnums no doubt.

But good to get the mojo back. Thanks to my now graduated running mates for the pep and support, I’ll see you in a couple of weeks 😁

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Well run. Great that your are enjoying it. Mmm cow pats 🤮

I think MJ has gone off with one of the female coaches during that one...

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DaveB46Graduate in reply toJay66UK

Cow pats added a few extra steps and jumps. Comical yet effective 😂

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Yay Dave! Nice one. There’s no rush to finish the program. The winner is health an finess n all that.

But the main winner, actually is ENGLAND!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Woohoo!! What a game! Penalties! Can you believe it?!!

Oh, yeah - sorry! I am really glad you are enjoying this running lark again! Good luck on your next run! 😂

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DaveB46Graduate in reply to_SimonT_

Haha yes I seem to remember there was a minor sporting event on 😂😂😂

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sallensonGraduate in reply toDaveB46

It has passed me by I'm afraid.....

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sallensonGraduate

Good man! Knew you'd be back and full of beans again!! xx

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DaveB46Graduate in reply tosallenson

Hydration, bananas, metal and stupidity have returned to fuel me 😁

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