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What gets you home?

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Someone wrote earlier that it was the thought of coffee and peanut butter that keeps her going on the run.

I think of that lovely cool shower and the fact I have to get a move on to get ready for work.

What gets YOU home?

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ButtercupKidGraduate

That’s a great question ! I’m my husband’s carer and the mum of 2 autistic kids, so in my case I HAVE to go home, even when I’d rather stay out 😄

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toButtercupKid

I can see why you run for a bit of freedom ‘Me Time’ BK. I have a friend who has an autistic daughter and he does the same . ❤️

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Icandoit2019Graduate in reply toButtercupKid

I also have 2 autistic children. That’s why I started this health kick journey so I can stay strong mentally and physically. I’m so pleased I took up the C25K as it really helps me to clear my head x

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toIcandoit2019

I like your thinking Icandoit2019 👍🏻. Stay strong. X

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JaoJao in reply toIcandoit2019

I hope it’s working for you xx

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply toIcandoit2019

It’s a lot to carry sometimes. Always here if you ever want to chat x

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JaoJao in reply toButtercupKid

I bet your runs give you that quality me time for a bit in your day xx

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply toJaoJao

Running is great for head space, fitness and self respect. So glad I started C25k !

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SaskAlliecatGraduate

Food, a soak in the hot tub, and more food

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toSaskAlliecat

Lovely! 👍🏻

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply toWalkingWithLabradors

Me too! Even though I have snacks on the way round... real food! 👍😁🐷🐖

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DowatGraduate

Shower, coffee and that feeling of ‘wow!’

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toDowat

Yep. I love that WOW feeling too!

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JogunlikelyGraduate

The sofa! :) i run immediately i get home from work and enjoy a flop on the sofa with a cuppa before i get going on evening chores. Unfortunately the chores sometimes go by the wayside!

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toJogunlikely

😂

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JaoJao in reply toJogunlikely

Haha brilliant! Back to the couch! I know what you mean though xx

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TartancatGraduate

Ice cold drink and a sit down.

Though at the moment it's the thought of what havoc my puppy will have inflicted on the house while I was out!

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toTartancat

Wait till the pups old enough to run with you. ❤️

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Wimborne

Bed!!!! I run quite late in the week due to work so it’s my unwind time. Run. Home. Shower. Bed 🛌

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toWimborne

My legs would still be ‘running’ in bed Wimborne. 😂

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Wimborne in reply toWalkingWithLabradors

Mine do!!! 😂.

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toWimborne

😂

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janus34Graduate

Breakfast, coffee and a shower ❤️

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply tojanus34

👍🏻

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MedicineladyGraduate

I run when I come home from work, so I usually plan a tasty dinner to think about when I'm struggling in the last 10 minutes of my run. For Thursday's run I've planned ahead to have a piece of the delicious moussaka I made at the weekend!

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toMedicinelady

I think I’ll run to your house then. 😉😂

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MedicineladyGraduate in reply toWalkingWithLabradors

Well if that doesn't inspire me to try and up my slower pace to make it to the moussaka before you then I don't know what will!

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toMedicinelady

😂👍🏻

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JaoJao

I am a big foodie so food is always on my mind so when I’m walking back home from my run I think about what I will cook up! Xx

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate in reply toJaoJao

Would that be breakfast or tea?

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GetfitokGraduate

I just love the sense of achievement I feel afterwards ☺️

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