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Hi all

I have moved from 71 and never run to running snd still 71.

Today I easily completed my second run in week 9 so nearly there. So pleased with the programme. But as they say ‘Pride comes before a fall’.

Last minute of warm down I fell into a large and very wet pot hole In Sight of home.

Grazed and a bit battered but after a good soak and some pain killers I will survive.

Not to self. Look where you are going!!

I hope I can run again in a couple of day.

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QueenBolsGraduate

Well done for getting out there and I hope you’re not hurt too badly? Rest up, take it easy and come back strong for the next run 🏃‍♀️ 😃

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misswobbleGraduate

Oh dear! It happens to us all

Hopefully you’ll be back out there shortly 🙂👍🏃‍♀️

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Sorry about your fall, rest and hopefully you will be running again soon, your next run is your graduation run but because you will have short break I would run a few short runs before the big one of 30 minute's.

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nowsterGraduate

Ouch! Potholes, slippery mud and tree roots are out there to get us.

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BradCGraduate

Sorry you had an unpleasant experience. These things happen. I’ve had a couple of arguments with tree roots and hated the embarrassment of doing my warm down walk home past neighbours houses in a bloodied state!

Take a few days off if necessary and take it easy on your graduation run. It’s important to enjoy it and it’s a fabulous feeling when you’ve completed it!🏃‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

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Grannie49 in reply to BradC

Thanks Brad. I’ll really enjoyed today probably for the first time. B....y pothole!!

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CazzaWGraduate

So sorry to hear about your tumble 😬 hope you’re not feeling too sore or stiff. Make sure you feel tip top for your graduation run, it’s a very special achievement and you want to be able to enjoy it 😊 Good luck with it 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Grannie49 in reply to CazzaW

Very good point. Thank you 🙏

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