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I spent nearly all day sitting about in running gear thinking about going for a run. I missed the pre lunch window so thought I’d better eat first. Then I had to let lunch settle …. Next thing there was a knock on the door and a lovely orchid, chocs and a candle were delivered from my nephew and his partner for my birthday! (It was on Tuesday)

So then it was an exchange of messages thanking them for the present, settling in the new plant, sampling the chocs …. About to head out the door and there is a delivery on the doorstep. It was a lovely bunch of flowers from my niece and her kids!!!!

Next I faffed about sorting out the flowers, finding them a vase etc. More thank you messages…..

I finally got out of the door at 4.00 pm. This has got to be my all time record on the procrastination stakes!!!

In the end it was a lovely, gentle run. I’m glad I went. Must aim to get out earlier on Saturday….

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Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate

…well you still got out for your run so that’s a result! 😃 and had a lovely birthday surprise too! 👍🙂

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FionamagsGraduate in reply to Sandraj39

True - I got there in the end. 🤣🤣🤣

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SueAppleRunGraduate

This running thing can take up most the day can't it? I can usually get out by noon, but some days it's touch and go. Well done getting out there and enjoying it.

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FionamagsGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

It’s a good job I’m now retired!!! 🤣

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FolkylassAdministratorGraduate

Happy belated birthday 🎂 for Tuesday and well done on eventually getting out for your run. I don’t think I’ve ever ran in the afternoon. I have to run in the morning for me because as the day gets on housework that needs doing …done other faffage completed …..then my run in the morning …I’m afraid I can’t be bothered in the afternoon so good for you for getting out! I’m retired too and having that choice of either morning or afternoon is great isn’t it?🤣🤣🤣x

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FionamagsGraduate in reply to Folkylass

Retiring is a fabulous thing to do. I’m so glad I didn’t hang on another year. I usually run late morning - lesson learned! 😆

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Belated Happy Birthday! April flower :)

You ran... and that is the thing, and probably, with a lighter step and a happy heart... after such a lovely surprise:) x

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FionamagsGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Yes it was with a happy heart. Very unexpected - I don’t usually get gifts from them as they live in Malaysia.

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limberlouGraduate

I find once I’m actually in my running gear I’m committed…. Sooner or later … after wrestling into a sports bra I’m not wasting that!!!!

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FionamagsGraduate in reply to limberlou

Too right!

Wavy-chick28 profile image
Wavy-chick28Graduate

sitting reading this in my PJs willing my self to go out for a run …… raining but just got to get it done !!

just back short wet and muddy !!

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FionamagsGraduate in reply to Wavy-chick28

Good on you! Hopefully the image of me sat in running bra all day made you kick urself out the door! 🤣🤣🤣

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Wavy-chick28Graduate in reply to Fionamags

You definitely forced me out 😂

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PandaCoryGraduate

At least you got out in the end! I usually try to get straight out in the mornings before I've really had time to think about it, but then I'm a smug retiree 😄. Happy belated birthday 🍾🎂.

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FionamagsGraduate in reply to PandaCory

Smug retiree - I share the joy. But for me it means endless faffage time. I must get a grip. 🤣🤣

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PandaCoryGraduate in reply to Fionamags

Brilliant, isn't it? I'm trying not to faff but it's so tempting...

GTFC profile image
GTFCGraduate

Happy belated birthday!! So good that you got out in the end 😊

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FionamagsGraduate in reply to GTFC

A run, is a run no matter how long it took to get out there….

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