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Well, that surprised me

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Didnt run at all last week, I was working everyday some 10 hour days, my husband was isolating due to be a close contact to a positive work mate, so a really mixed bag last week with an over riding feeling of exhaustion

Had to force myself out today, really didnt fancy it. Thought I'd take an easier option and just do 20 minutes.

Super slow, as always, took 10 minutes to settle in, but when I got to 20 I surprisingly felt ok, more than ok, so ok that I carried for 40 minutes. Never run that long before, I'm amazed and thrilled

Happy hump day everyone 😍

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Hey well done for getting out again πŸ‘AND for running 40 minutes.

I wondered where you were 😁

It's tough at times when life gets in the way but congratulations on your longest run πŸ˜πŸ‘

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Instructor57

Hello πŸ‘‹ it's good to be back. I was pleasantly surprised this morning. I enjoyed how good it felt, I could maybe have carried on but I didn't want to push it. Hope to get out again Saturday

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RennurGraduate in reply to Feltip

Great news. Check the forecast. Unless you love running in any weather.

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Rennur

I don't mind running in the rain, although Saturday morning just looks dull and cloudy

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PuffingpanterGraduate

I’ve surprised myself a couple of times after a short layoff. Perhaps the body enjoys a rest!

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Puffingpanter

Yes it probably does 😁

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Tinytears60Graduate

What a fab surprise!... well done lovely! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ πŸ’•

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Tinytears60

Thank you, went out again this morning and my pace was quicker πŸ’ͺπŸ˜†

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Tinytears60Graduate in reply to Feltip

You’re back!! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’• I’ve not ran for 16 days but went out last night πŸ‘Œ it explains why x

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Tinytears60

any reason for the break?Hope you're well

😊

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Tinytears60Graduate in reply to Feltip

Special birthday πŸ₯³ and the interview prep for new role and I got it snd am on induction for a couple of weeks now... once out of induction will revert to 3 x runs a week πŸ‘ŒπŸ’•

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FeltipGraduate in reply to Tinytears60

Congrats on the new job role πŸ‘ Happy running when you get back to it

😊

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