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I think I’m back

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GranspeedGraduate
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After far too long, I think the past week has finally seen the last of the dreaded Injury Couch for this round. 😊

Three different runs and no return of aches and pains. Hurray for that! Even moved back towards top tortoise speed today, β€œencouraged” by deluge of icy rain and the recurrent devil east wind. Forgot all about injury potential in the urge to approach Hot Shower Point as soon as possible. πŸ’πŸ’¨ πŸ‘πŸΌ

So hello again everybody and happy weekend. πŸŽ‰

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Couchpotato2Graduate

Yeah! Welcome back and you know what you need to do; don’t try and impress the horses with your speed, take it easy :-) bye IC

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

The horses are currently being entertained by my family visitors - daughter & two grandsons, in from California & NZ. They are all runners and lots faster than I am, so ponies won’t even notice my return! πŸ‘πŸ’•

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Granspeed

Ha, how depressing πŸ˜‚

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

This morning they were (sensibly) off under the trees instead of watching at the fence anyway. They didn’t like the icy rain either. 🀣

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Granspeed

Like my cows in Tring park run, all sat and sheltering from the sun looking at us with concern...

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SaskAlliecatGraduate

Whoohoo πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘! Welcome back! Be kind to yourself, take it slow and easy and enjoy each run!

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to SaskAlliecat

Oh yes. So glad to be back that all fingers and toes keep crossing. Defo prevents running too fast. πŸ˜„

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backintimeGraduate

Great, fingers crossed for no more aches and pains

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to backintime

Oh thank you! All extra luck appreciated. πŸ‘

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Great to see you back and great to know all seems well !

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IrishprincessGraduate

Whoop whoop πŸŽ‰πŸŽˆπŸΎπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ great news. Coming back from the IC is always tricky but you’re clearly doing it right πŸ™‚

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to Irishprincess

Hope so. I had one relapse so hope I’ve learned the necessary lessons. 😊 πŸ’πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Happy weekend!

Glad you're feeling stronger. That wind is a bugger... I'm trying to motivate to get out there in spite of a cold wind and grey, grim sky. Such a change from the sunshine!

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Oh yes. Grim is the word. Just on the train to London for 4 family-days; hoping a bit of sun shows!

Hope you get your run. 😊 At least it’s a warming activity. πŸ‘πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ’¨

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Wimborne

Welcome Home πŸ˜€. Such great news you have healed to run again. Take care GS and happy running. πŸ˜€

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to Wimborne

Thank you. πŸ’• Having a long weekend of London sightseeing with visiting family - that should toughen me up! πŸ˜„

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PianismGraduate

So sorry for the late reply... have been rather overtaken by this week's excitement. So glad to hear you are off the IC and back out there running. Long may it last! I know what you mean about the rain though... I think it's better here than most places but I'd have liked a bit more sun for my jollies....

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to Pianism

Oh yes. We have family visiting from various foreign lands & they are getting every rainy preconception reinforced. πŸ’¦β˜ΉοΈβ˜”οΈπŸ’¦

Forecast says things will gradually improve. Hope it’s not too late for you to have a bit of seaside run in the sun!

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PianismGraduate in reply to Granspeed

Actually I burnt my head running on Sunday and Wednesday, both of which were sunny here. So I'm glad of some soothing rain. :)

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Dexy5Graduate in reply to Pianism

You need a peaked cap Pianism- you know it makes sense. I bought UpTheStanley two washable ones for his birthday so I can throw his old one out . Hoorah πŸ˜‚

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to Dexy5

You know that’s his favourite! 🀣

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Dexy5Graduate in reply to Granspeed

It may be , but even he admits that it might walk away on its own soon.

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to Pianism

Wednesday was good. Yesterday ... β˜ΉοΈπŸ’¦β˜”οΈπŸ’¦

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DowatGraduate

Fabulous news that you’re back on the run malarkey. Have fun, enjoy and here’s to keeping injury free.

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