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Cold, Dark, Raining, Magic Plan

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I intended to run slow for 35 minutes today but arrived home to find Willow expecting to run 15 minutes, so as it was cold almost dark and raining I agreed, we ran pretty fast for 15 minutes then added an extra 5 because I didn’t want to stop, 2k in just under 18 minutes so were pleased with that

It’s World Kindness Day today so I hope everyone is feeling happy and running with glee

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Grannyhugs profile image
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What a great run and speed. Sharing kind thoughts with you. Just ignore my unkind thoughts about my garmin this morning 😉

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Ha ha i don’t think you have to be kind to your Garmin, i love my fitbit even though i know it’s not the best for accuracy,

I was really ready for the longer run but Willow wasn’t having it lol

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So which runs have you ticked off? I have a star chart up on the wall to mark my progress 😉

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We ran 30 minutes on Sunday then 15 minutes today, so we have 35 minutes on Friday after work it’s week 1 of the magic plan, we couldn’t do the distance because we aren’t fast enough and would be out too long, it was fun running faster today, i checked my HR after and oh dear it peaked at 175 whoops glad i don’t have a garmin lol

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GrannyhugsGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Brilliant effort, and you e run 35 minute many times before so that wont be a problem. I've been painting walls this afternoon and HR jumped to 175 as I jumped on and off platform to paint top of walls. Think I'll go into granny mode this evening and get knitting needles out.

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Knitting for me too, although i’m nearly finished crocheting a lap blanket for a friends husband who isn’t well and feels the cold

I have two cardigans to finish for toddlers for christmas

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GrannyhugsGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Lovely. I started baby cardigan last night 4ply so loads of stitches thin needles but oh so soft and enables HR to drop way down, especially with a pot of tea within reach 😉

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Baby clothes are lovely to make, i bet it’s gorgeous when it’s finished enjoy

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GrannyhugsGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you. As none if us dont know gender I'm trying to keep reasonably neutral. Bit or cable work etc.

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

That will be lovely all soft and snuggly I’m jealous although between us we have 6 grandchildren and the two toddlers still love snuggly jumpers and cardigans, last year i made hats scarves and fingerless gloves for everyone so they don’t need them this year

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Lovely. I only have 1 daughter and thisc1st grandchild so 1st chance to knit baby.

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First grand is something so much better than you would ever believe it could be.....

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You still got out there in the cold, dark and rain.

Good for you!

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to RunningMigster

There was no question of not, we had a dog monday night and tuesday evening so put it off til today as he’s too reactive to come out with us

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World Kindness Day, well I will be very kind to you by saying well done to you and Willow on running in the rain for 20 minutes, congratulations 🎊 😊 🏃🏾

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thanks Al and sending kind thoughts back to you from us

Well done willow and sola! That’s a fabulous time!

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Thanks

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Well done to you both 😁

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

Thank you

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Well done to both of you and so glad you enjoyed the shorter run and got to go a little faster.... good luck for the 35mins on Friday. I am hoping to go out on Friday morning and do my 5km as I am not going to make Parkrun this week due to the arrival of my grandson :)

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Grandsons come first and are so exciting

Katnap profile image
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We are all kind every day on C25K HU forum!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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That’s so very true Katnap 😀

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