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Early morning run completed. Changed a couple of things

1. No music just Oldflosses mantra in my ear🤣

2. Stopped trying to complete 5k so went at a slower pace

End result? Completed my run & able to do an old ladies sprint finish!!!

Have fun running today folks👍🏻

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Well done OL - and so early! 👏👏👏 You’re not far off the podium, and we’re following your amazing progress! 🏃‍♀️👏😀👍

I’m biding my time until I leave for Parkrun. The rain hasn’t started yet, but it’s on its way, so I might need to go headphones free too. Not sure how to avoid phone getting wet! 💦🏃‍♀️

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Oldlady57 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Tried a zip lock bag? I’ve missed the rain this morning thankfully but l don’t actually mind getting wet lol. Hopefully you’ll miss the rain drops. Wet & cold not a good mix. Enjoy your parkrun, I’ll have to try it soon. Thank you for your support, much appreciated 👍🏻

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Oldlady57

Looking at the forecast it’s supposed to get heavy at 9am, just when parkrun starts! Never mind, it’ll be character building I’m sure!

Yes, a ziplock sounds a good idea, although not sure I have any at the moment. I might wrap my phone in cling film and wear it in my arm holder as usual. All these first world problems! 😅

As for supporting you, you’re more than welcome. 😀 I had tons of help when I was doing the programme, and I like paying it forward! 👍🏃‍♀️😀

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Deals1Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

I'm parkrunning too. Coffee and 1/2 banana. Hope the rain stays off for u. Ok so far where I am. I don't do headphones at parkrun, too worried I might miss something! Good luck with it!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to Deals1

I’ve just parked and I’m slightly early so I’m waiting in the dry for a few minutes. Rain is fairly light currently, but it’s getting very dark! 😳💦

I like my MMR updates, hence the headphones. I just put one ear in!

Have fun Deals, and hope you stay dry too! 😀

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Oldlady57 in reply to Deals1

Happy Parkrun Deals1 & all folks that are competing in it this fine, albeit chilly, Saturday morning. Hope it stays dry for you all 👍🏻

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Rooster678

Well done for getting it done early. Yay! I use a light bumbag (bit sure if they still call it that, I'm old skool!), it can only fit in my phone and a key but it just keeps everything safe and dry. I got a cheap one off of eBay, was about £3.99.

Well done on your progress.

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Oldlady57 in reply to Rooster678

I’m definitely old school lol 😂

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Well done!! Xx

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Oldlady57 in reply to Riseandshine

👍🏻

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Deals1Graduate

Well done! And yep early.. esp for a Saturday.

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Oldlady57 in reply to Deals1

I’m an early riser & to be honest like to get my run done whilst it still dark. Have a fab weekend 👍🏻

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Rooster678 in reply to Oldlady57

I do too, but only so I don't run into any school mums! Nobody needs to see that in the morning 😂

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Oldlady57 in reply to Rooster678

😂 like a stealth ninja 😂

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Not sure I would dare go music free.... I wouldn't want to listen to the rubbish I talk! Enjoy the rest of your weekend lady61 🤗

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Oldlady57 in reply to uncle_wiggy

Funny uncle_wiggy 🤣🤣All l could hear was the wild life briefly interrupted by Oldflosses mantra “slow & steady”. Have a fab weekend👍🏻

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to uncle_wiggy

I talk to myself too uncle! So with that and my loud breathing, I prefer music! 😅

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Oldlady57 in reply to cheekychipmunks

You crazy bunch 🤩🤩

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SailingGirl

An ‘old ladies’ sprint finish - that expression did make me chuckle as a an older lady myself!

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Oldlady57 in reply to SailingGirl

Just a tad above a🐢speed minus the Zimmer frame ⛵️ 👩 🤣🤣😜

It’s amazing how much easier and more enjoyable the run is when you take the pressure of yourself. Credit to you for the sprint finish! 🙂

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Thankyou Faith. To be honest it was only for the last 60 secs but it felt good 👍🏻

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FenderTelecasterGraduate

Went music-less for the first time today, on W7R1, and took the Today programme instead. More distracting, but I missed the pacing from my carefully selected playlist. What I need is John Humphrys with a backbeat.

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Oldlady57 in reply to FenderTelecaster

A conundrum indeed FT, choices ehh 👍🏻

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DragonfliesGraduate

I admire you and everyone else who do morning runs, let alone early morning runs! At 53, I usually need a full day just to warm up for the late afternoon run. The running schedule is definitely helping loosening up body stiffness though 😊

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Oldlady57 in reply to Dragonflies

No excuses Dragonflies I’m 61 😂😂 l think if l ran any later I’d never get off the 🛋 so good on you 👍🏻

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DragonfliesGraduate in reply to Oldlady57

Well I guess that is part of beauty with life, we are all different 🌻

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