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Started with trepidation. Today I was carrying a change of clothes with me as I ran to work. Didn’t drink enough yesterday and went for a slow seven mile walk, it was my rest day after all and walking is okay right?!

I ran slow and decided not to try and go quicker when Jo suggested it half way through as I was doing good and had a long way to go. When she suggested it with five mins left I figure why not I can always slow down again. I was surprised when she said you’ve done it.

What should have been a really uncomfortable run was chilled and actually quicker than usual even with my backpack and perceived slow pace. Still slow but quicker from 🐌 to 🐢

It’s really lovely when it all comes together.

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BaddieThePirate profile image
BaddieThePirateGraduate

Glad you had a good run. It is nice when that happens.

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SuestudyGraduate

Well done! You’re doing great 👍, I walk everyday on my none run days. My dog used to love the running in the early weeks but now I think it would be a bit too much for him now, so walking it is 😄

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HappyNoodleGraduate in reply to Suestudy

I love walking and hope to get a dog next summer. A red golden retriever is our ideal, so I need to start contacting breeders.

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SuestudyGraduate in reply to HappyNoodle

Lovely we’ve got a golden Labrador he will be 2 in September but he’s a joy to have 😄

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HappyNoodleGraduate in reply to Suestudy

Not at all jealous 😊 I prefer labradors but my husband wants a fluffy dog so we compromised with retriever as they have good temperaments and are active.

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SuestudyGraduate in reply to HappyNoodle

Good choice that was our choice too but after seeing our lab it was love at first sight 😊

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AllbarronGraduate

Excellent effort. Well done 👍. I'd love to run with my dog but I think my pace would hold him back. Plus he's nose driven so I think he would stop too often or chase the wildlife! Squirrels and deer are a face🥴

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Newbie59Graduate

Wow, I am impressed. I did week 8 run 1 this morning and found it a bit hard, without carrying anything at all, never mind a rucksack.

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HappyNoodleGraduate in reply to Newbie59

Some runs just come together. It was a lucky run 😀

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EightpawsGraduate

Well done. And it set you up for a good day at work.

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