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So, I’m on a mini-recovery after a dodgy back at the weekend, following my first 5k celebrations (pride comes before a fall etc.). Did a tentative 2K yesterday, not too bad, and decided to walk my usual run routes on my rest days. The great thing about walking over running is that you can stop off at the pub half way. Lovely afternoon, leisurely amble, pint and book in the sunshine. This walking malarkey is good, no kidding. 😎🍺📖

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Ok... I need to suggest to Strava and Nike a new run type... choose a distance and plot a route to end at a pub. I’d certainly be up for those... not sure about the run home though.

Hope you’re back running fully soon... but enjoy the walks and the fruit juices 🍷 or multivitamin drinks 🍺 😂

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DralimcGraduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

I think that’s the point of running groups isn’t it? Work up a sweat, rehydrate in the pub. 🍻

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toDralimc

I dunno... I was in a running club once but I never ran with them 😂. Maybe I need to join one, I’ll have a google and see if they mention ale.

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DralimcGraduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

If there’s no craft beer, there’s no club. 🤣🍺

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toDralimc

I dunno I agree with craft beer... most I’ve had have been overpriced crap... I’ll stick to the real ales.

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Glad you’re up and about. Hope it recovers well and meanwhile enjoy the ambling and the pints! 😉 🍻

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GoforitmamaGraduate

Sounds perfect!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Every cloud eh? xx

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DralimcGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Absolutely. Trying to hide the fact I REALLY want to run!!!!!

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Ang33333Graduate

Hope you are fully recovered soon! And enjoy your pub walks - they're the best! 🍻🍻🥂🥂🍷🍷

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