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what a lovely, lovely time of day?!

I have returned to C25k and am just on w2r2…I had to get out this evening before my head exploded..you know the feeling??

Just putting my headphones on & getting out of the car when I got to the car park at the canal I knew I was going to enjoy being outside…and I was right…who doesn’t love running in the evening? One part of the day is turning in & the other part of the day is waking up…& here I am running through this transition…taking it all in & loving every minute…

My breathing felt easy…my legs felt strong…strong enough to speed up for the last 30 seconds of each run..my walking inbetween was brisker than normal too…I was like a coiled spring…

I am happy…happy because I’ve been out…happy because I’ve reminded myself how much I love evening runs…happy because I can be outside and take everything in…and happy because I am me…I am here and I feel alive when I’m running…I know I could move on with the programme but I like the structure and I know that I want to get to the end, again…to prove that I can…

I’m on track for this weeks quest which I’m happy about too

So this week it’s a win win for me…

If you’re struggling, just run when and how far for as long as you can…there’s absolutely no way it won’t make you feel that bit better x

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Sounds wonderful 😊👍

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply toskysue16

Oh…it was lovely skysue16 …I’ll be going out later when the sun is taking its hat off x

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Agree with you Mummycav, a lovely photo, best runs are early morning or late evening.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply toAlMorr

Yesss!!! Early morning runs are completely different but just as exhilarating

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Gthants

Someone close to me is doing the same; every run so far has been in the dark. They are loving it.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toGthants

I may be trying this, it is sounding tempting... maybe we can teach an old snail new tricks:)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Hahahaha…you never know Oldfloss …a change is as good as a rest?!!!! xx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply toGthants

It’s such a lovely time of day…everything’s quiet and just turning in for the day

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorOn a breakGraduate

If you’re struggling, just run when and how far for as long as you can…there’s absolutely no way it won’t make you feel that bit better

This is so spot on! Absolutely love your run report. It feels so good to be on track! That’s a whole bucket of extra motivation right there xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply toMissUnderstanding

thank you MissUnderstanding …it’s true isn’t it? Even a run round the park once has got to make the day feel a bit better right? xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Perfect and how good to see you back...and that it is giving you joy xxxWhat a beautiful photograph.. it almost makes me want an evening run...almost...I am a morning.. snail...but...maybe???

Well done you ! Xxxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Never say never Oldfloss xx

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CmoiGraduate

Delighted that you're so happy Mummycav , plus it's such a refreshing change to read a post in praise of evening runs.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply toCmoi

Thanks Cmoi …I’ve always run early morning or evening…great start and great end to the day x

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FolkylassGraduate

Simply perfect! ☺️☺️🥰

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misswobbleGraduate

I agree 🙂👍. I love taking in my surroundings no matter where I am. Evening runs when the day is winding down is lovely - especially if it’s warm.

I’m feeling sleepy just thinking about it. I’m sure it helps relieve the day’s stresses 🙂

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply tomisswobble

Thank you misswobble …it really is the perfect end to the day x

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