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🍏 Greetings from Canada

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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦1:1 we arrived in Calgary yesterday after a 9hr20min flight. First priority with the family’s help, was a walk to check out a local running route.

Awoke this morning & decided as it’s Wednesday it’s time to run! After a 5min warm up walk, I took off slowly and ran at a gentle 🐌 pace for 25 mins & then a 5min faster πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ to end off. It was easy and felt good! πŸ˜ƒ

I realised 3 things!

Don’t underestimate the fitness you have built up previously. You can do it!

The importance of discipline & sticking to your schedule where possible.

The joy of running can be enjoyed anywhere & helps to set ones body clock in a different time zone!

You will see the Rocky Mountains in the distance in the photo. Sunshiny and a warm 13 deg. Perfect for my first run πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜†

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Fantastic journey!! Enjoy It !! And It is great that the first think you think of was running!!! You are a real runner now !!! πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to xx2000

Thank you!! X

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Well done you - and after such a long journey as well! That’s dedication for you!

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns

πŸ‚πŸŒΎπŸlovely autumn colours here to enjoy too! X

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GrannyhugsGraduate

Great location and weather. Fantastic run having just flown all that way you must feel great.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Running is such a great antidote to jet lag & time change.... wish I had discovered it years ago! X

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Buddy34Graduate

Just there and ran already you're amazing Annieapple. Hope you can fit in more running. Enjoy your time in Canada 😊😊😊

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thanks Buddy! Photo just for you. Hope to send you some beauties when we go into the mountains in November.

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Buddy34Graduate in reply to Annieapple

Are you staying for a while then

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Congratulations on that great run in Calgary, nice running in Canada, that photo is really beautiful with the Rocky Mountains in the distance, it reminds me of when I was in Bavaria seeing the Bavarian Alps in the distance.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thanks Alan. The Fall here is so beautiful too. Great run and so happy to be with my family!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Annieapple

πŸ‘

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2Tired2RunGraduate

How wonderful and exciting ... enjoy πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to 2Tired2Run

πŸ™‚ Tx hope W8 started off well for you x

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2Tired2RunGraduate in reply to Annieapple

Tha is for thinking of me πŸ˜ƒ. Going to try w8:r1 tomorrow a d planning 2 rest days inbetween R2 & R3 and see how it goes 🀞

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to 2Tired2Run

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Good plan

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Monnie41Graduate

Heaven what a beautiful place to keep on running so inspiring Annie πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’―πŸ‘Š

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Monnie41

Tx Monnie. So happy to read your post too!! πŸ˜†

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Monnie41Graduate in reply to Annieapple

😘

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Lovely photo & well done for continuing your fitness journey. Hardly had time to unpack before you’re out running πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Well done you πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Vegout25

Tx! Have to be ahead of the laziness gremlin🀣

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Over62

Have a fabulous time with the family and enjoy some fantastic runs it’s amazing scenery as your back dropπŸ‘πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘ŸπŸŒŽπŸ”

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Over62

Tx πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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What an amazing commitment to yourself by getting out to run so soon after arriving. You really are an inspiration annie... enjoy your time with your family and safe running :)

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to tiggs1

Thanks Tiggs! I am lazy by nature so have to keep at it 🀣

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Mark1909Graduate

Wow that’s fantastic Annie ! Glad you had a safe flight, enjoy your holiday and North American running ! x

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Mark1909

Thanks Mark. Will do!

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GranspeedGraduate

Oh, Calgary! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰ Have a fab time. And happy running. πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Granspeed

Tx πŸ‘πŸ˜€πŸ

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Hope you have a fab time. I’m going over next summer. Not sure I’ll manage any running while I’m there though I expect it’ll be too hot then. Hope you enjoy some scenic runs. πŸ‘

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Jelly-bean16

Thanks. Such fab weather here today but going to get colder later in the week.

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FranglaiseGraduate

Fantastic...well done Annie

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Franglaise

Thank you 😁

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Have a most wonderful time Annie x

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Thanks you two xx

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GetfitokGraduate

Glad to hear that you’re settled in & out there running already, that’s dedication for you. Hope you have a lovely time πŸ˜€

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Getfitok

Thanks πŸ˜€

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SallysensibleshoesGraduate

Have a fantastic holiday, and enjoy the time with your family.

I loved running when we were away recently, the change of scenery was energising. My usual routes at home seem a bit dull now!

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Sallysensibleshoes

Thanks Sally! Best bit is being with family😊

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CouchfunkyGraduate

Have a wonderful holiday Annieapple 🍏 great you have started off by running. great way to explore your local area

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Couchfunky

Thanks you are so right😊

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Elfe5Graduate

That’s wonderful! πŸ˜„

We just missed you! - Mr E & I have just flown home from Calgary after gallivanting in Canada. Have a wonderful trip. πŸ˜„

PS If you are still in Calgary, running downtown by the river is good - that’s where we went.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to Elfe5

Sorry we missed you!!! 🀣

Oh it’s amazing down there and will definitely do that one. πŸ˜ƒ Hope you not too jet lagged. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ is a fab place for a holiday ✈️

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Elfe5Graduate in reply to Annieapple

β€œHalf seas under” definitely!! πŸ˜‚

About to go out and do W2 R1 - getting going after a loooong spell on the IC. Have a wonderful trip & many good adventures. πŸ˜„

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LeeUGraduate

Enjoy Canada, not been there yet but there's still time.

Glad you got to stretch your legs a little and get out for a run.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate in reply to LeeU

Very scenic country & pristine! Friendly & helpful to tourists! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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