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A cold Christmas Eve 5K

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So I couldn't decide if to run or not today ,

I wanted too but a few other things I need to do as I'm sure we all have at this time of the year ! But decided as the weather was dry it was too good to miss !

So, a couple of hours after breakfast I decided to go .

Running tights , long sleeved running top and windproof jacket and gloves and off I went .

There were quite a few people around walking dogs or just out for a stroll so made it a little more tricky to social distance, especially when a lot of them don't even bother to try !! 😠

Anyway, modified my usual route slightly just so I didn't get too bored 😁

And in the end did a steady 5K,

So at least I won't feel guilty tomorrow when I cook a Christmas dinner 😬

Happy Christmas everyone πŸŽ…πŸ˜

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Frenc profile image
FrencGraduate

Ah well done! Bet you’re so glad you made the effort Instructor57. 😊

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Instructor57Graduateβ€’ in reply toFrenc

Yes, absolutely πŸ˜πŸ‘

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Luna111

Well done. Hard to fit runs in when you're busy.

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Instructor57Graduateβ€’ in reply toLuna111

It is ! But so glad I did πŸ˜πŸ‘

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Birdlady64Graduate

Well done!I had to settle for a short 3km stroll in the woods today. Too much else to do but at least it was some fresh air

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Instructor57Graduateβ€’ in reply toBirdlady64

Yes, it's tricky to fit everything in , but pleased I did 😁

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

So glad that you enjoyed your Christmas Eve 5K run, to you and yours, have a great Christmas 🀢 πŸŽ„

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Instructor57Graduateβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

Thanks Al , you too πŸŽ…

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RoxdogGraduate

Wasn't it cold! I ran yesterday, so a long dog walk today, no need for a face mask as I had a blanket wrapped round me and over my face! I'd forgotten that cold weather hurts!Well done for getting out there, I'll run next on Boxing Day.

Have a good day tomorrow, whatever you do.

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Instructor57Graduateβ€’ in reply toRoxdog

Many thanks , yes it was cold , but just right after 1st k 😁Happy Christmas to you , hope it's a good one πŸ˜πŸŽ…

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drun

Well done Instructor57 for getting out and yes its hard to get going during the cold and wet winter months. I'm planning to run 5K on Christmas Day something I have planned to do, it will be cold and I know I'll be happy when I have done it. Happy Christmas and stay safe.

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Instructor57Graduateβ€’ in reply todrun

Happy Christmas , enjoy your Christmas day run πŸ˜πŸŽ…πŸ‘πŸƒ

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Jools2020Graduate

Well done, Ian! Another sub 40 minute 5K - can’t be bad πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduateβ€’ in reply toJools2020

Thanks Jools , only just a sub 40 πŸ˜‚

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Jools2020Graduateβ€’ in reply toInstructor57

It is or it isn’t 🀣

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Instructor57Graduateβ€’ in reply toJools2020

Haha, very true 😬🀣

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LittleoyellowGraduate

Just catching up with folk Ian- well done on sneaking in a Christmas eve sub 40 minute 5K πŸ₯ΆπŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduateβ€’ in reply toLittleoyellow

Thanks, I felt less guilty eating my Christmas dinner the next day. πŸ˜‚

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LittleoyellowGraduateβ€’ in reply toInstructor57

🀣 I already weigh 4lbs more than I did on Christmas Eve 😬 I have exercised absolutely no self restraint whatsoever.... managed to get out and do 5k yesterday, paid the price of soggy feet but felt much better for it πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯Ά

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Instructor57Graduateβ€’ in reply toLittleoyellow

Yes, I always feel better afterwards πŸ˜πŸ‘

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