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Cheeky hill run.

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turnturtleMarathon
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I was really supposed to do a long run of 14K today but was staying with my second boy in Leics and he was doing the Bradgate Cross Country Run so I decided to join him. There were 3 options of 5,10 or 15K and knowing it was hilly I decided to opt for the 10K option. However I had no idea HOW hilly! In the end I cried enough after 1 circuit of 5K as I felt I was in serious danger of injury if I ran another circuit if too tired to concentrate on the very rough and slippery going. However it was a good workout and I enjoyed running with Tom (by which I mean seeing him at the start and finish). Also it reminded me of the razzmatazz of a race. 41 minutes,which considering I walked up half of the hills surprised me. I wasn't even last! The long run will have to be done midweek now. I see thunderstorms are forecast though:-(

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JaySeeSkinnyHalf Marathon

Brilliant picture! Wish I could persuade my second boy to run, he's got just the right build. Lovely running with your son and you both look very proud of each other!

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turnturtleMarathon in reply to JaySeeSkinny

Thanks JSK. They persuaded me rather than the other way round but they do encourage me to keep going!

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benwillMarathon

Hills make you stronger! Well that's what they say. I love doing parkrun with my son each Saturday (although this Saturday he wasn't so good) can't wait till my 1year can do Junior parkrun!

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old_gitMarathon

Well done TT! Cross country runs are so tough, especially hilly ones.

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ju-ju-Marathon

gorgeous pic and a huge well done - that sounds tough :)

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