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Last long harder runs done and an easier 8k this morn on a new route around a nearby pond with the changing fall colours was quite nice. Taper time now. These are the runs I look forward too. Well, these and most of the other ones πŸ™‚

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SaskAlliecatHalf Marathon

What a gorgeous picture! You're so lucky to still have a lot of leaves on the trees. Our snowfall last week knocked many of ours off. Enjoy the taper! It won't be long now to race day.

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat

This was the route I discovered last week. It’s a really nice path. How are you managing with the snow?

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SaskAlliecatHalf Marathon in reply to Decker

It looks very picturesque! Fortunately the snow here has melted already. I had a great fall trail run yesterday, just a more brown and barren than the week before, and the water crossings a little wetter. The scenery changes daily around here, it seems.

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat

Fall seems to get shorter every year. Must be even more noticeable for you there. Its great that you had a nice fall trail run yesterday in spite of the weather. Just go with the flow, right?

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SaskAlliecatHalf Marathon in reply to Decker

Exactly! And the highlight of the run was seeing 2 moose. Just glad we saw them running away from us, not toward us πŸ˜…

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat

Wow, that is amazing!

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aliboo70Half Marathon

Well done Decker! Beautiful picture too x

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to aliboo70

Thanks Ali

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TbaeMetric Marathon

Beautiful pic.

Atb with your forthcoming event.πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’₯πŸ‘πŸ‘

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Tbae

Thank you Tbae

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon

Beauty! Enjoy your restful runs 😊

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to roseabi

Thanks Abi. I’m trying not to get stressed about it

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

Lovely! πŸ˜ƒ. Ah a new route. As good as a rest. Tapering is gorgeous. Enjoy it πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Thanks misswobble. I will be doing this route much more as it has built in hills and beautiful scenery. Trying to enjoy the taper more this time around :)

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misswobbleMarathon

Go slowly and take it all in Stop to have Snack and take pics πŸ‘πŸ˜ƒ

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Sounds like a good plan πŸ™‚

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SqkrHalf Marathon

Gosh I love autumn! These days can make for magical runs 😊✨

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Sqkr

Yes it is my favourite time of the year. The temps are perfect for running too

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Sandraj39Half Marathon

Beautiful photo Decker - all the hard work done now, too!☺

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Sandraj39

Thanks Sandra. Yes mostly done now :)

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Mummycav

Brilliant Decker x

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mrrunUltramarathon

When looking at that picture I can imagine you gliding over that lake as a wise man, slightly above the surface, long hooded cape, arms akimbo, chanting.. Behind you, in the water, the followers quietly swimming.... ;)

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to mrrun

hahaha!...are you sure there's just water in that hydration flask of yours? :)

Wow, look at those colours!

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to

Yes and they are just getting started!

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ju-ju-Marathon

That looks really fabulous, and well done :)

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to ju-ju-

Thanks Ju, yes the colours are just getting started now

Enjoy having some relaxing runs, no pressure as the training is done. I am tapering too which usually means I get niggles and feel like a sluggish sloth! That's a beautiful route, you should take the same picture in the different seasons.

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to

Yes we had a 14k this morn and I felt a few niggles too as I tried to keep my pace up. But the work is done now and it turns out how it turns out. Not dar now! Yes I will pass by there this winter I am sure, and I will take a pic.

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