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Me again!! I’ve been flicking through posts (including my own old ones). I’ve been moaning about only doing 20 mins in this cold horrible weather!! A few weeks ago I was ecstatic about running my first 20 mins. So I’ve decided atm to just be really pleased I CAN run for 20 mins. As the weather improves hopefully I’ll do more, but for now I’m happy! Happy running all 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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Yes... just love running! No pressure no goals... just you flying (it’s flying if both feet are off the ground) and be proud of the fact that you can fly now and most people don’t know that joy. When you look at where we were a year ago and where we are now, that has to be a reason to celebrate. Happy running.

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Shelley2310Graduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

Thanks, 5 years ago I had to use a mobility scooter and was told by the time I was 50 I’d be in a wheelchair permanently....well I’m 53 and running!! That’s a success in itself. 😊

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toShelley2310

You’re a victory... and there’s more to come.

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That’s the way to look at it! We are still very much fledgling runners, learning all the time. Every time we put on our running shoes and head out the door it’s a victory 🙂

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Shelley2310Graduate in reply toktsok

Thanks, 5 years ago I had to use a mobility scooter and was told by the time I was 50 I’d be in a wheelchair permanently....well I’m 53 and running!! That’s a success in itself. 😊

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ktsokGraduate in reply toShelley2310

Wow. That’s really something, Shelley. Remember that next time you start giving yourself a hard time! 🤗

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