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Red January penultimate run πŸ‘

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Wintry but not quite the antarctic, but the driving rainy-sleet really didn't make it any easier πŸ₯Ά.

The gremlins had sneakily lit the stove, so it's either a cosy warm sit down or well....

No option really, I've gotten this far and the red January thing it drags you out of the door, whatever the weather, be it rain,hail wind or snow! But hey remember if it's dangerous simply don't, I definitely don't run alongside the canal if it's icy and I've had to run on the playing field once when the snow stopped me running elsewhere πŸŒ¨οΈπŸ‘€.

Today was a very mushy ( brooks cascadia trail shoes) towpath run. Not a soul about, but after that intial shock of leaving the warm house, the running was invigorating. Ok it wasn't a shorts wearing run, I wimped out in favour of the two in one shorts and tights combo, Definitely gloves, hat and buff.

30 runs down 1 to go.........

If you're thinking of starting running, stop thinking, and start you'll not regret it!!!

Happy healthy safe running people πŸ‘

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FrencGraduate

Great post Imc50, as always! I take my hat 🎩 off to you, especially for beating those dastardly gremlins today. One more to go, well done you. πŸ‘

in reply to Frenc

Awww thank you Frenc if it inspires just one ( even 2) person to get out there and start running that's a bonus.

But this red January thing it's taught me what I can put my mind to if I try, and yes at times some runs have been a tad hard 🀫

We can never let those gremlins win πŸ’ͺ

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SueAppleRunGraduate

I’m so impressed!! I dream of doing something like this and always whimp out but have really enjoyed reading your posts this month especially

in reply to SueAppleRun

That's Brilliant thank youSueAppleRun perhaps next January I'll drag you along πŸ‘

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to

Perhaps next January the dream will become reality, i tried last year but then really wasn’t well and ended up in hospital so a good excuse i think πŸ€”

in reply to SueAppleRun

Yikes that's a Definite reason not to !!

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to

True, can’t run carrying an oxygen tank but although slow can run now

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SueAppleRun we love slow

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Jools2020Graduate

Well done Imc. I might have been inspired by you today, but it’s my all important rest day! In any case, I’ve watched as you have run every day in January and am in awe πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘. Only one day left! Can’t wait for your post tomorrow. 😊

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Ahhhhhh ta Jools2020 so no pressure to run then πŸ˜‚

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Jools2020Graduate in reply to

Maybe just a bit πŸ˜‚

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9weeks2RunGraduate

Well Done You!

Absolutely fantastic, especially in those weather conditions, what an inspiration you are!

Really enjoyed reading these posts.

Yaay last run of RED tomorrow

in reply to 9weeks2Run

That's kind Rebecca πŸ₯°, if it does urge that one person him or her to get out there then hey I'm all smiles, and keeping healthy now is so more important than ever before πŸ‘

(I've not forgotten you're coming on a virtual Welsh run when you're all mended btw πŸ˜‰)

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9weeks2RunGraduate in reply to

That is brilliant, I am very sure it will Ian. Yes very true, so important.

Lol so how does virtual run happen!! Sorry if very stupid question, can I blame the brain 🧠 fog!!!

My goal is to run that Vitality 10k in May

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LottieMWGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run

Have you signed up Rebecca?

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9weeks2RunGraduate in reply to LottieMW

Once I am back out running I will, would really like to do it. Imagine it will be doing the run independently but that is fine. Just want to make sure I will up to it so will wait a few months but feeling hopeful

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LottieMWGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run

I had an email from Park Run about it...I’m tempted as hoping to get to 10km by March...

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9weeks2RunGraduate in reply to LottieMW

Oh you should go for it LottieMW you will be amazing. I just want to make sure I will be able to run that distance again

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LottieMWGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run

☺️

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LottieMWGraduate

Well done...but I’m wondering if are you forecast snow?

Too much a newbie to run every day...maybe next January πŸ˜‰

Son and DIL both doing REDJanuary...not too bad for her as working from home...

Son has been running every day since the first lockdown...he hit 1,000km at 6 months, and is still going strong! Raised money for MIND too...

in reply to LottieMW

We've had sleety wet snowy rain LottieMW those son klms are Brilliant πŸ‘

in reply to LottieMW

What incredible klms for your son LottieMW πŸ‘ we've had sleety wet stuff today πŸ₯Ά

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LottieMWGraduate in reply to

I’ve just checked in with him...he hasn’t been out yet so I’ve told him off as it’s getting dark πŸ™„

So he’s on day 293, and has run 1439km so far 🀯

in reply to LottieMW

WOW

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LottieMWGraduate in reply to

I know...he’s bonkers! He’s done triathlons too...His first intro to sport was swimming...and he’s really into his cycling. πŸ₯°

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LottieMWGraduate in reply to LottieMW

He’s just got back now...2.25 miles....plus DiL and 13 yr old...

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limu_muGraduate

You are almost at the finish line! One day left and well done for beating those gremlins. January has been challenging all the seasons packed into one full month...πŸ’¨πŸ’¦πŸŒ§οΈπŸŒ¦οΈπŸŒ₯οΈπŸŒ€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒ

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Thanks limu_mu it's makes you appreciate a log burner that's for sure πŸ€— gotta keep those gremlins toasty while the old blokes out running πŸ˜‚

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GailXrunningGraduate

Mega! I hope you now have your toes all toasty next to the wood burner... dreaming of your ultimate run!!πŸ‘πŸ§¦πŸͺ΅πŸ”₯πŸ’­πŸƒπŸ»πŸ‘

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Cheers GailXrunning toes all defrosted and now back in toecaps for work πŸ˜‚

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GailXrunningGraduate in reply to

Ah! Maybe not quite the wistful dreaming situation I’d imagined!

Have a brilliant finale tomorrow. We’ll all be cheering you on virtually and looking out for your celebration post.

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate

Massive well done! My legs will be glad of a rest but I’ve loved running every day. I will have withdrawal symptoms on rest days 🀣 Here’s to Monday πŸ‘ŒπŸ½

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Would o do it again Tasha99 πŸ™„ oh yes it's been an adventure

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Tasha99Graduate in reply to

I’ve said several times during January that I’ll never do this again but you never know 😢🀣

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Grrrrrrr the addiction 😝

Did you / do you strava?

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Tasha99Graduate in reply to

Only privately. It’s too stressful 🀣

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Indielass00Graduate

Excellent Hidden . You are doing so well!!! πŸ˜€πŸ™ŒπŸ»

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Thank you Indielass00 I'm glad you've got that home schooling-run balance in check, those seaside runs make me feel like I'm holidaying πŸ‘

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Indielass00Graduate in reply to

Thanks Hidden . I do feel lucky living by the sea. But you have fantastic scenery where you are too! I’m unfortunately not running for a bit though, calf pain in one small area on right leg and hip pain on the right too! 😭Going to be a good lass and rest up.

Kevin41 profile image
Kevin41Graduate

I’ve found your RED January journey really inspiring and watching your runs on Strava has really impressed me given the times you’ve been achieving and the commitment you’ve shown to getting out the door every. single. day.

It’s a fantastic achievement - I hope your run tomorrow gives you best feeling ever!

I’m actually contemplating perhaps trying this out - well, February is a shorter month after all πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Wow thank you Kevin41 , the only thing I've to improve on is that faffage time from waking up, to breakfast and actually getting out of the house πŸ™„ it's pretty much bang on 2hrs everyday.....

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Peter44Graduate

You've done so well to get this far, especialy with the weather we've had, you were never going to listen to those gremlins, it will be quite a moment tomorrow, bit like graduation, 5k, 10k, etc!!! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

in reply to Peter44

Thanks Peter44 let's see how much the legs have got left for tomorrow 🀫

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nowsterGraduate

Nearly there! Maybe next year I'll do something similar. In the meantime, REOD February for me. πŸ˜‰

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