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I have a bone to pick with everyone on here, and also this running malarkey.

Last night, I didn’t get to bed until about 11:30. And it’s YOUR fault, because I was on here, reading about you lot. THEN, I couldn’t get to sleep, despite having done a 25 minute run earlier in the evening.

You see, all I can think about now, is bloody running and things connected with running! What have you lot done to me??? I was tired when I went to bed, but I was thinking about all the posts I’d read on here, running shoes, jackets and socks, plus remembering my own run.

Nobody told me before I started, that this thing could become an obsession. It’s no use telling people it’s addictive AFTER they’ve started! It’s too late then!

I think C25K should offer counselling to victims of running obsession. Free. After all, it’s their fault. And yours. Rant over.

Never change, peeps! 🤣🤣🤣

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2718281 profile image
2718281Graduate

My apologies :)

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to 2718281

🤣🤣🤣

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Hehe, sorry not sorry 😂😂😂😂. I understand 😀. Rfc x

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Just read your profile. You are AMAZING! 🙌🙌🙌

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Awww shucks, thank you Rfc x

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

💖💖💖

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Ha haa... well at least I am not posting rambles currently.... that would have kept you awake for even longer...!

Well done you... hooked, lined and well and truly sinkered... our plan has worked:)

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

🤣🤣🤣 Should that have been “cunning plan”? 😁

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Well... I tried to appear a nicer person than I am :) But yes... our cunning plan... :)

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

😂😂😂

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Redcat19Graduate

I know what you mean. I am finding I not getting on with things I should be doing in the morning as enjoy reading all your posts.

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Redcat19

It’s a real time waster, isn’t it?

Bluebirdrunner profile image
BluebirdrunnerGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

I've just come on here to get to my exercise video in the pinned posts, but of course just checked out a few posts first instead! 😅😉...

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

😂😂😂

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Have you done the exercise in the end? 🤔🤣🤹Lol.

Bluebirdrunner profile image
BluebirdrunnerGraduate in reply to Elisabeth3

Ha, yes I did, thank you😊...45 mins. Can feel my abs worked!

Hope to run tomorrow!😊x

(Back on here you notice😉)

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Well done! I did Strength and Flex and ironing combo two days ago, and little abs, arms yesterday. Run w6r2 today. Hm, bragging. 🤭

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notquiteretiredGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

yep we have defo been possessed, I should be ironing and sorting stuff out before grandsons come in the morning but thought I wud av a quik check of the posts n see what folks are up to😂🙈

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Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to notquiteretired

I have a good method for ironing. It may help you, too.

I am listening to the Strength and Flex podcast and doing the exercises while ironing. Most of them can be done while actively ironing.

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notquiteretiredGraduate in reply to Elisabeth3

I will have to have a look at the podcast when one of the sons call next, not good with tech but sounds good👍

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to notquiteretired

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/s...

No high tech! Hence, I could manage it, too, without the private tech help team (=my sons).

The exercises are slow mo, I can do chores in between.

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to notquiteretired

Sent you the link.

Click on it. If it redirects you, click again. 🙋

notquiteretired profile image
notquiteretiredGraduate in reply to Elisabeth3

aww thanks Elizabeth3, will try it cheers

yes I have a similar private tech team x3 sons who fortunately for me live locally😊👍

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Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to notquiteretired

I used to call my tech team (also of three) one by one until one of them is willing to solve my tech issue. It usually takes them 2 seconds, 1 click. 😂

notquiteretired profile image
notquiteretiredGraduate in reply to Elisabeth3

🤣🤣same here

notquiteretired profile image
notquiteretiredGraduate in reply to Elisabeth3

👍🤓managed thanks for that😊

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to notquiteretired

Good! We are getting academic here! You and me, tech-wise. 😃

notquiteretired profile image
notquiteretiredGraduate in reply to Elisabeth3

saved me the consultancy fee and the sighs and eye rolling 🤣😉

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to notquiteretired

Haha. 🤣🤣🤣

Those eye rollings, head shakings and sighs! It may be easier to pay the fee! 😂

You can know tell them how advanced you are. 🖐️

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

If you're not running, you're thinking about running, or reading about other people's running! Yep you're hooked😂😂😊xx

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Dagnabbit! 🤣

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backintimeGraduate

Haha...to add to your complaint, running and you all spoiled my lunch !

I had someone take me out for lunch, I dressed up nice, skirt, stillettos, etc. 10 minutes walk and all I could think about was if these shoes were going to make my legs ache for running tomorrow morning and then I refused alcohol cos I was running tomorrow morning. And I talked a lot about the benefits of running lol.

My name is BackInTime and I need Runners Anonymous

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

Bahahaha! We should start a self-help group! 🤣

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to backintime

🤣🤣🤣RA is a good idea.

Hiiiii backintime!

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GranspeedGraduate in reply to backintime

🤣🤣🤣 RA, free to join, life membership!

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to Granspeed

🤣lol

nif100 profile image
nif100Graduate

listen carefully "I will say this only once"...….you are obsessed with running, we are all obsessed with running long may it continue :-)

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to nif100

All is lost. What has happened to us? 😱

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

So sorry about that MuddledGardener, you have caught the running bug 🐛 and I regret to say there is NO cure 😂. But some advice, go running but DO. NOT take your Smartphone into the bedroom, that way at least you will be able to get a decent night's sleep. 😊 Read all those running posts BEFORE you go to bed. Set a time limit, say 10.30 pm, then bed.

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to AlMorr

I DID read them downstairs! But it just sets my mind whirring with thoughts and ideas! I think people should stop posting after 9 o’clock, then I’d stand a better chance of getting to sleep! 😁

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

We have posts from all over the world but the majority here on C25K are from the UK, if it was just the UK there wouldn't be many posts after 11 BST., I admit there are not many posts sent from 0000 to 0700 BST.

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Hmmm, I hadn’t thought about the rest of the world! 🙄

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Not many but there are some, mainly from Canada and New Zealand, the USA has it's own version.

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to AlMorr

And France !!

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to backintime

Oui, Francanglaise hasn't posted anything from France recently after graduating. I hope she is OK.

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to AlMorr

I also live in France. I disn't realise she did, I will look out for her

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

Whereabouts in France? I love France. 😍

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Small village to the west of Paris

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

Nice countryside?

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Yes, plus it's just commutable to Paris (1 hour)

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

Is that where you work? Cool!

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Sometimes, I am freelance so I don't have a fixed workplace. At the moment I work tomthe south of Paris suburbs

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

How wonderful to be fluent in French.

nif100 profile image
nif100Graduate in reply to AlMorr

haha you need to get out more...…..maybe for a run :-)

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to nif100

🤣🤣🤣

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to nif100

I have been running this week "nif100 " last week I ran the final 35 minute run of the Stepping stones podcasts with Laura, C25K +Stamina podcast, on Saturday it was a 5K in 52 minutes, improved that time to 38 minutes on Wednesday morning and hopefully next Sunday to around 35/34 minutes, I have got the running bug as well but it's under control in my case, I switch off at 10.30 pm😊

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to AlMorr

You’re obviously more grown up than me. 😉

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

👍 😂 😊lol

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Then you must be off now. It's 22:38. 😴

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JoggingonthewildsideGraduate

😂😂😂

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JoggingonthewildsideGraduate in reply to Joggingonthewildside

I’ve just hobbled in after the 2nd run of week5 ..I think stubbornness is needed for this one 🤪 the best thing was I thought there was another 5 min run to do but nooo just a 5 min warm down walk so that helped ! Well done muddledgardner ..it does become addictive so be warned 😳

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well I am not going to take that lying down!!!

When you signed up to the forum you were sent a link to the guide to the plan. When you first posted on the forum I sent you a link to the guide to the plan.

The penultimate paragraph in that guide is headed in capital letters THE ADDICTION WARNING AND DISCLAIMER

...........you were warned, but recklessly continued............ don't blame us!!!

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

He's got you there MuddledGardener , damn fine print

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

Bahahaha!

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Bollocks! 🙄

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

You just made diet coke come out my nose 😂🙊

That's so very English, I miss that livung abroad

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

GUFFAW!

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

I joined the forum after my first run! I was just an innocent, trying to get healthier. 🥺

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor in reply to MuddledGardener

Well you should have stopped immediately you read the warning!!!

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

But it’s so addictive, you can’t!

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate

Seems there was a demand in your life for something like running. Great if it gives you energy and enthusiasm.

As for me, running is not 'innocent'. It fills the void. Not the case of everybody, though.

Stephen_UK profile image
Stephen_UKGraduate

This is spot-on. I can’t seem to think about anything else these days. Enjoy the obsession!

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Stephen_UK

I will!

Stephen_UK profile image
Stephen_UKGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

You can always read the forum posts on your phone WHILE running to save time...

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Stephen_UK

I think I MAY have a collision if I do that! Just a suspicion, mind you.

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Stephen_UK

Dangerous, not advisable.

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate

Don't think there is runner's anonymous 😂😂

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Buddy34

I shall start it!

Elisabeth3 profile image
Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to Buddy34

Not yet??? backintime and MuddledGardener are banging the door! 🤩🙆

Percyp73 profile image
Percyp73Graduate

Oh I love it - that has made me laugh! I agree though - spend far too much time looking at this forum! What run are you on btw? Think you're similar to me - I'm starting week 8 tomorrow x

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Percyp73

I do w7r3 tomorrow. You’re one ahead of me. Make sure you have a G&T waiting for me at the finish line! 😉

Percyp73 profile image
Percyp73Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Oh I will! Any particular flavour gin? I really like rhubarb and ginger! 😂

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Percyp73

I love Warner and Edwards Rhubarb Gin with Fevertree Tonic with Elderflower. Lots of ice, please!

Percyp73 profile image
Percyp73Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Ginger Fevertree?

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Percyp73

I don’t know if they do one, but the elderflower one is delicious and really complements the rhubarb gin.

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Rhubarb gin ? What is this sorcery ? I need the rhubarb for my crumble. (although I may have to try that when in the UK)

Percyp73 profile image
Percyp73Graduate in reply to backintime

😂😂😂

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

OMG! You have to try it! It’s delicious! 😋

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

As long as I don't have to run the next day 😇

Vintage61 profile image
Vintage61Graduate

I told you, it’s a dark art and we loves it! X

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Vintage61

He he he! 😁

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DowatGraduate

Your post is excellent. I’m addicted too. Very miserable if unable to run on a run day. Focussed on running on non-run days. Talk a lot about running. Even left mess on my desk at work today just to get home to run! Will prob endure the wrath of the cleaner tomorrow!! But hey, I’ve had a run!!

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Dowat

Excellent! 😂👏👍

Debston profile image
DebstonGraduate

😂 😁 😅 Sorry, MG!

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Debston

He he he! 😁

Yeah, think I'm addicted to this forum as well. So this morning I decided to stay off it for a couple of days... Wait a minute.... I'M ON IT AGAIN!

Debston profile image
DebstonGraduate in reply to

😂 Willpower of STEEL!

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to

Bahahaha! 🤣🤣🤣

Pianism profile image
PianismGraduate in reply to

It seems to be the only place across the entirety of the internet where people are unfailingly nice to each other!!

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to Pianism

It is usn't it. I was pleasantly surprised when I joined. I expected something a lot less inclusive.. So very happy to have found this forum.

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

I wonder if we’d all get on if we met in real life? 🤔

backintime profile image
backintimeGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Probably would be different but as long as we were talking about running it would probably be a noisier version of the forum

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

😁

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Pianism

‘Tis true! 😁

Granspeed profile image
GranspeedGraduate in reply to

<chuckle out loud>

Pianism profile image
PianismGraduate in reply to Granspeed

When I've met people from here we've all gotten on famously. All from such different backgrounds with different interests and skills and hobbies. And all united by a love of running (and cake!). :)

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Pianism

Cake... 😋😋😋 There should be an emoji for drooling like Homer Simpson!

sTrongFuse profile image
sTrongFuseGraduate in reply to Pianism

With you there. The absolute best bit of parkrun is the post run coffee and cake in the venue cafe

primaballerina profile image
primaballerina

LOL - know how you feel!

Pianism profile image
PianismGraduate

Love it! Plenty of worse addictions to have. Now I'm off to fill in my running spreadsheet, read the latest copy of Runners' World and prep my gear for parkrun tourism!

Granspeed profile image
GranspeedGraduate

True, all of it true. But it’s well known that the British don’t complain. And your name suggests a very British gardening obsession.... So: tough luck, MuddledGardener. You’ll have to live with it like the rest of us. 😄 Welcome to the Addicted Group! 💕

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Granspeed

🤣🤣🤣

Sqiff profile image
Sqiff

😂😂😂

JaoJao profile image
JaoJao

I am exactly the same! It's taken over my life, my social diary is arranged around my runs! I really love it though, I feel like I have a purpose, I like feeling this busy xx Prior to this I felt like I needed to fill my free time up with something, now I have found it.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Tee hee!

MarkyD profile image
MarkyDGraduate

Yes. It is called CRAPAS and you’ve got it bad. C25K Running and Posting Addiction Syndrome. The only cure is to graduate from C25K, transfer to the Bridge to 10k sister site (where you get BADASS) but we’ll tell you about that later...

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to MarkyD

Hahaha! I like the sound of BADASS! 🤣🤣🤣

Granspeed profile image
GranspeedGraduate in reply to MarkyD

🤣🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼

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HelzbelsGraduate

🤣🤣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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CyclelizzyGraduate

Glad your enjoying our ramblings. 😂

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Cyclelizzy

I’m starting to ramble myself! 😱

Lindsey-joy profile image
Lindsey-joyGraduate

Hahaha!

This is me too 🤣

Its gone ten thirty and i need to be up early for work tomorrow but still thought it was a good idea to peep on here first! I have just read every single comment on this post and lost another ten minutes 🙈

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Lindsey-joy

Hahaha! 😂

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate

You wait til you start parkrun, your Saturdays will never be the same again. 😂😂

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Dexy5

My hubby will hate me! 😱

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Luckily my OH does parkrun too 😂😂

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Dexy5

Hmmm, my hubby is extremely out of shape, so that’s not going to happen. 😔

Pianism profile image
PianismGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

There's always marshalling!

Laurzmum profile image
LaurzmumGraduate

Im with you ! As you go on you’ll want to claim against Parkrun for the same reason! It has interrupted my Sat lie in for weeks now. When i started C25k in Jan i did not expect this !!

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Laurzmum

Oh blimey!

Meepmum profile image
MeepmumGraduate

I know what you mean, last thing at night, first thing in the morning, it just goes on.... my amazon account tells the story, loving lycra, and lots of running gadgets on the wish list, HELP ME! 😲🤣🏃‍♀️

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Meepmum

Lawks! I’ve only just started to do this!

Meepmum profile image
MeepmumGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Looking at the bedside clock 🤭 what more can I say 😵

Dottie_D profile image
Dottie_DGraduate

Ha ha, I know just what you mean. Here I am just checking out the posts before going to bed. In late after helping my adult daughter with her studies and just couldn’t resist. It’s nearly 1am 😂😂😂😂😂😂

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Dottie_D

I’m not as bad as that!!! 😱😂

Meepmum profile image
MeepmumGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Yet,... trust me it's coming 🤣

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Meepmum

AARRGGHH! 😱🤣🤣🤣

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

You have started one of the biggest discussions here for a long time, 123 replies is quite an achievement.

MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to AlMorr

I know! I can’t believe it! 😱

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate

I’ve been on here for a year, and I’ve never heard of a treatment programme... I think we are all chronically addicted. If course there should be a seal on the box of running shoes. “Warning: Lacing these can be addictive and may seriously improve your health”

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Ha ha ha! 🤣

Biddy62 profile image
Biddy62Graduate

🤣

That is my life EXACTLY! 🤣🤣🤣

Nanarunrun profile image
NanarunrunGraduate

This is brilliant! And I feel your pain, I love reading all the posts and comments!! I'm sitting here now, "working at home" waiting for a report to run... That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! I'm either on here, looking at running posts on Instagram or looking at buying running leggings... Running leggings!!! Ha! I've changed...

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