Week 2 Run 2

[AliceInThePalace]

Enjoyed tonight 😁 except when a dog tried to attack me, but hey 😅 running wise was great. Stay safe everyone 😁

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

😱😱 I have had this happen to me a few times, and it’s not nice. If I now see a “lively” dog off the lead I stop running and walk until it is well out of the way. If a dog runs up to you aggressively, cross your arms across your chest, turn your back to it, and slowly walk away - that usually helps to defuse the situation.

Glad the run was good otherwise!

[AliceInThePalace Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you that's genuinely really useful advice, I'm scared to go my route now but it's the first time it's happened so I won't let it stop me, stay safe and happy running!

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to AliceInThePalace]

It's just bad luck – I had this happen to me three times in quite a short space of time. And hasn't happened now for over a year. I love dogs too, so quite distressing when it does happen. No such thing as a bad dog though, it is just bad owners. xxx

[Hidden]

Well done! What a mean dog, I really don't get some owners. I'm afraid it is one of the hazards of running.

[AliceInThePalace Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😄 I know it was quite scary I won't lie 😅

[AlysP Graduate]

Hi Alice, I am one of those with a lively dog- except I keep her on an extending lead when I do the ‘run’😀 . She loves it!! When the programme switches to all running I won’t be able to take her though as she is only 6 months old. Looking forward to W2R3 tomorrow- really enjoying it so far!!

[AliceInThePalace Graduate in reply to AlysP]

Hi Alys (love that spelling of the name!) You are clearly one of the nice and responsible owners so that is good to hear 😅 slightly shaken from last night to be honest but in general I love dogs so it won't put me off, happy running!

[AlysP Graduate in reply to AliceInThePalace]

I am really enjoying this, are you? Our next run is a bit longer and I can’t wait- I normally hate running but this seems so ‘doable’ don’t you think? I have signed up to a virtual 5k run- so once I finish this programme I will do it. Exciting!! X

[AliceInThePalace Graduate in reply to AlysP]

Hi Alys, sorry I didn't respond quicker I came off here for a while, how are you doing with the programme! We seemed to be at the same stage ish so let's keep going ❤

[AlysP Graduate in reply to AliceInThePalace]

Hi Alice, I am still going, off out for week 6 R1 in about half an hour. Really enjoying it and knee is just about holding up!! How about you? X

[59er Graduate]

Well done - you're sounding really positive about this now which is great. I can't believe you've nearly completed week 2! Time flies when you're having fun.....

[AliceInThePalace Graduate in reply to 59er]

Thank you! Yeah I know it's mad 😱 although I thought yesterday was Wednesday so now I have ruined my running schedule 😂 thank you for the consistent support it really does help 😄

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You did an awesome job completing that run after being rushed by a dog. If anything startles me while running I can not re-catch my breath.