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My slowest ever run!

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Tail walking at junior park run this morning and it was chucking it down. I was gonna get wet, which I don’t mind, but getting wet and not moving much isn’t something I enjoy. So I have a run to do today and the kids have to run, and I remember that some guys here can jog slower than brisk walking, and I decide to give it a go... slowly round lap one and I’m still running behind a kid who’s walking... of course said kid decides lap two is not for them and so I get to open up a little and catch up to the next one... slowly round the rest of the lap, off comes my high vis and lanyard, hand them in and run on for the rest of 30 minutes, which wasn’t long at all. So I learned a new skill and had a great time on this run... time to dry off.

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ButtercupKidGraduate

A run is still a run ! Well done you for getting out there 🏅

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toButtercupKid

Thanks... I must do one like this again 😂

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

You just can’t plan these unique treats 😆

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Marcia-HGraduate

Sounds like a good morning! Supporting the little runners, your own run and learning something new! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the rest of your day after a good start. Glad to hear the post graduation runs are just as good!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toMarcia-H

They are... not had two the same yet... I just couldn’t be bothered getting wet, drying off and going out again to get wet later... love the rain, but I also love drying off and staying dry after!

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Marcia-HGraduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

I was drenched yesterday during my run, spent the whole time wiping my nose and eyebrows!!!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toMarcia-H

Good fun though eh? And you looked alright in time for your photo!

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Marcia-HGraduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

Yeah I quite like the rain! My hair doesn’t! 😆

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KatnapGraduate

... Do you jog on the spot when waiting for vehicles to get past before crossing the road? 😸

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Deals1Graduate in reply toKatnap

😂 I sometimes do this!! Before I 'ran" I used to think it was a bit odd!!

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KatnapGraduate in reply toDeals1

Yeah, but it helps keep the rhythm so it kind of comes naturally (I think) 😸

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Deals1Graduate in reply toKatnap

Yeah and sometimes just know will be harder to start..if stop!

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KatnapGraduate in reply toDeals1

Agreed, yes. I'm looking forward to saying goodbye to intervals.

W6R1 tomorrow for me

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Deals1Graduate in reply toKatnap

Oops. Saw this after my other post! Oh u doing well. How u finding it?

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KatnapGraduate in reply toDeals1

How are you getting on with Bridge to 10k?

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Deals1Graduate in reply toKatnap

Mm....I've not been out since Monday (that was my 6k) having a few extra days off due to tight calf. Thankfully feeling better now. Today I might do the shorter run of week 2... So I'm not that far into really. I need to get back in the groove! Thanks. How about you?

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KatnapGraduate in reply toDeals1

Me? I'm still on couch to 5k! 😸

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toKatnap

I don’t get any of that... I’m yet to pound the pavements!

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Maddee_6333Graduate

I hope they all said ‘Thank you marshal!’ 😍 good job.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toMaddee_6333

They did.. to all the marshals 😂. Tailwalker gets left behind and forgotten about as they sprint finish!

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Maddee_6333Graduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

Rotten swines 😆

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toMaddee_6333

That’s ok... next week I’m gonna marshal and either boo them all or turn my arrow round and lengthen the run 😈

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Maddee_6333Graduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

🤣🤣🤣

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BeanjoGraduate

It’s always good to just go with the flow 😊- and learning something new too. Win win 👍👏🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toBeanjo

Aye, I had tons of fun

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Fabulous450Graduate

Oh yes UNM, that’s what you call making the most of it!! Glad you enjoyed it!! 😁❤️

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toFabulous450

Almost threw my high vis at the run director 😂

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

Nothing wrong with thinking about it!! 😂😂❤️

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