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W9run2 ...and the heavens opened!

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PrettyrandomGraduate
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Happily trekking up the hill from my house on the warm up when suddenly it started to pour with rain. My first thought was to turn around and start again later but as I was already soaked gritted my teeth and put my best running foot forward!

So pleased I did and now feeling like a real runner! Only one run left to complete the course....

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TheGoodWillOutGraduate

Well done for not turning around, 1 more to go!!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great job... once you’re wet you’re wet! Certainly a real runner now. Love every step of that graduation run

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PrettyrandomGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thank you

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RosiepugGraduate

Only one more run, fabulous. Look forward to your graduation post. 🥇

It’s actually quite nice running in the rain don’t you think?

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ActuallyGraduate in reply to Rosiepug

Definitely agree! It's quite invigorating running in the rain !

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Julia187Graduate

You’re a proper runner now, out in all weathers! Hope your final run goes well 😊

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PrettyrandomGraduate

Thank you Rosiepug. Yes it was in the end and I’ve dried out now!

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RunningroniGraduate

Well done. You are developing the mind of a runner. Run whatever the weather gods send. One more to go, wishing you a successful run.

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PrettyrandomGraduate

Thanks - so glad I started couch to 5k

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RsoozeGraduate

Well done for not turning around!.. I’m the same as you 1 more to go... graduation around the corner 🥰

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PrettyrandomGraduate in reply to Rsooze

Good luck Rsooze - we are nearly there!🏃‍♀️

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate

Good job, prettyrandom! I don't actively seek out rain to run in, but once you're in it, well you might as well try and enjoy it! Good luck with the next run, that graduation badge will look great on you!

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PrettyrandomGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl

Thank you! At 62 I’m (mostly !) enjoying this running lark more than I thought possible.

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate in reply to Prettyrandom

A very good age there, PR! I started a year ago just after my 60th birthday, never had myself down as a runner either. So glad I started, I love it now (sort of) :)

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