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Little tiny slow 5k, but wow did it feel good? πŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯°πŸΎ

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon
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Just a quickie (promise!) πŸ˜… I wouldn’t normally post about an everyday run, but I’ve just completed my first one for nearly 2 weeks. No walks allowed either due to self isolating, so I took today’s run super slow and took W1R1 and my beloved MJ along for company. I jogged/jogged a bit faster!

Result? An β€œeffortless” 5k run at an average pace of 8:17, and I could have gone on and on. But I’m good, so I didn’t! πŸ˜‡

I realise I’ve been very very fortunate with my case of covid, and many aren’t as lucky. I’m hoping my running fitness helped. Who knows? I’d like to think it did. ❀️

Happy healthy running everyone. πŸ₯°

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Great news CC, you had us all worried! I am sure that the underlying fitness was a big help. Being a cautious old buffer I would still take things easy for a while! Not a time for pb runs! πŸ§™πŸ»

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Thanks so much BC. You know me, I need no excuse to revert to bimbling snail mode, so yes I’ll take your advice and do just that for a week or so! Come on snails, you’re needed ....... 🐌 🐌 🐌

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Dexy510 Miles

Whoop whoop! So glad that you are allowed out In the big wide world again cheeky. And so lovely to share the first run Back with MJ and Flossie.

I am sure that 2 weeks wouldn’t have had a detrimental effect on your fitness cheeky, and it sounds like Covid hasn’t affected it either.

I bet you will be making up for lost time now.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDexy5

It was so lovely grabbing my car keys and telling Flossie yes, we really were going out Dexy! It was a lovely morning too, although I’d have gone out whatever the weather!

I had no idea what to expect, as since starting C25K I’ve had virtually no break and have run 3+ times per week almost without fail. I’m happy with how it went, and yes, covid doesn’t appeared to have affected me. πŸ₯°

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How lovely! This will bring a glow to many today. Very well done on this run because you've deserved to experience this feeling once again. Great experience at the end in keeping it where you did. Longer runs will come and this is a brilliant, brilliant marker πŸ™‚πŸ™‚πŸ™‚

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply to

Thanks GTFC. I’m happy to share my experience, hoping it will give anyone else unlucky enough to test positive a bit of positivity. πŸ˜€

I’ll continue taking it easy for a few more runs, as I don’t want to assume anything though.

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KatnapMarathon

I'm sure your fitness helped! And possibly so did the break from running! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

πŸŽ„πŸ± Xmas Katnap πŸ±πŸŽ„

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toKatnap

I suspect the enforced break did help Katnap. Not that I fancy another! I am going to take it easy for another week or two as I certainly don’t consider myself invincible! πŸ˜€

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JonathanP10 Miles

Fantastic news Cheeky!πŸ‘How's the taste/smell issue going?

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toJonathanP

Thanks Jonathan. Ummmm , well yesterday I thought they were returning, but they deminished as the day went on and they’re not great today. However guidance says to expect it to take a while to return, so I’m going to continue eating tasty food and imagining it! πŸ˜…

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AlMorrHalf Marathon

So pleased that you are much better and you enjoyed your run today, as you say 'your running fitness helped', lovely photo of Flossie your dog on a misty morning.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

Thanks Al. Oh yes it was wonderful, and Flossie loved it too! 🐾πŸ₯°

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Bluebirdrunner

Phew, a great relief for you to be back outside doing something you loveπŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ€same for Flossie of courseπŸ•πŸΎ

So glad your symptoms were mild, and you are almost back to normal.

Stay well and Happy runningπŸ€—πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ•xxx

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBluebirdrunner

Thanks so much BBR. I think I was remarkably fortunate and I’m not taking that for granted. I’ll continue slow runs for a while yet (any excuse!) 🀣

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Aaaannnndddd she's back!!!! Excellent!!!!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Hahaha, thanks Linda! I’m still grinning. πŸ₯°

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BaddieThePirate

I think your running fitness must have helped. Well done, glad you had a good run and that you’re back out there.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBaddieThePirate

I’m sure it did Baddie. What a huge relief. πŸ₯°

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

That’s great Munks! That run must have felt wonderful πŸ₯°

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Ohhhh yes it certainly did IP. Like being set free! πŸ₯°

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David_GMetric Marathon

Welcome back to the happy world of running Cheekychipmunks! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Glad you’re able to get out there againπŸ™‚πŸ‘

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDavid_G

Thanks David, yes it felt great for us both to be able to stretch our legs today! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸΎ

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SaskAlliecatHalf Marathon

Welcome back Cheeky! I'm so glad your case of Covid wasn't too severe. Now to just wait for that sense of smell to return!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

Thanks Sask, I absolutely can’t wait for my senses of taste and smell to return! I thought they had yesterday - but today they’re awol again. πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

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SaskAlliecatHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Ugh, to not taste would be tough. I hope it doesn't take too long, but it sounds like in some, it can take months. Fingers crossed for you to have a quick return. Given you've had some improvement (fleeting as it may have been) hopefully it will be back sooner rather than later 🀞

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

The fact that I’m aware of more than nothingness means it’s getting ready to return! I love my food too much for it to taste of air! 😩

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PurpleFish59

Great to see you back out there Cheeky, I can’t imagine being cooped up that long!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toPurpleFish59

Thanks PF, no I don’t recommend it! It was so wonderful being set free this morning. πŸ₯°

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Over62Half Marathon

Great news that you are up and out and about. Take it easy and take care too.

Happy gentle running πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toOver62

Thanks Over, oh yes, I intend to take the next couple of weeks of running really gently. My favourite kind of running! πŸ₯°

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misswobbleMarathon

I’m absolutely sure it did! Better lungs I shd think πŸ˜€. That’s my medical opinion 😁

Well done πŸ‘πŸ˜€πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Sounds perfect πŸ˜€

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

That’s what I thought too MW! Yes, it was a lovely lovely run! πŸ₯°

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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathon

So pleased to read this cheekychipmunks. Excellent! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸŒΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ• Well excellent as far as the running goes. Here's to your sense of taste and smell returning for part two of the excellence. How good will food taste after a period of no taste?

I'm beginning to long for my first post fall run. Next physio appointment on November 23rd, so no running until at least then, that will be 3Β½ months since my fall. I am thinking of ringing in and asking if I could cycle as it isn't so high impact and might be allowed.

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Dexy510 Milesβ€’ in reply toover61andstilltrying

It’s worth checking over61. My physio said it would help to cycle after my injury, albeit different to yours. πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toover61andstilltrying

Oh wow you have no idea how much I’m looking forward to tasting real food again over61. So far the most success has come from the faint taste of a chicken cuppa soup! Yes, I stooped that low. πŸ˜©πŸ˜…

You’ve been out for a long time haven’t you? I have no idea how that must feel, and I can imagine you going a bit stir crazy. Hopefully your physio will ok cycling. Surely that’ll be ok as it’s definitely no impact. 🀞🀞 for a good appointment on the 23rd. πŸ₯°

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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Hi again and Dexy5 , decided to ring in and leave a message for my physio and I was delighted to receive a phone call not long afterwards. Yes to cycling but no to hills. Oh dear! It is all hilly here. I shall push my bike up the hills. Hooray! For something to build a bit of stamina back up. πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Here I come!πŸ˜‚ Oh boo! Rain forecast all day tomorrow!🌧

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toover61andstilltrying

Ahh that’s fantastic news over61! You’ll get fit pushing your bike up your hills! At least you can get out and about. Shame about the rainy forecast though - think you’ll still go anyway? 🚲 πŸ˜€ πŸ’¦

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over61andstilltryingHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

No plans to cycle in the rain. I cycled to school when teaching whatever the weather, but for now, I shall choose dry times and enjoy it more. 😊

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toover61andstilltrying

I can’t say I blame you. Running in the rain I find fun, but I can imagine cycling would be miserable. πŸ’¦

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Shake-and-runHalf Marathon

Lovely to see you back out.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toShake-and-run

Thanks Shakey, it felt incredible! πŸ₯°

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SmilingTortoise1Half Marathon

So glad to hear you've recovered and had such an enjoyable run today πŸ₯° Gorgeous picture of Flossie. Hope your family all well too 😊

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSmilingTortoise1

Aww thanks ST, all good now, just waiting for my senses to come back. That will be amazing! The run felt great though and I’m looking forward to the next one on Sunday. πŸ₯°

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Sandie1961Half Marathon

Woohoo, welcome back Cheeky πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ So glad to hear that you have come through it so well. A very happy Flossie too no doubt. A slow (not) parkrun to follow?

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSandie1961

Thanks Sandie! Yes, both Flossie and I had a blast! She’d missed it too. 🐾❀️

I’m counting today’s as (Not) PR I think. It wasn’t the same course as usual as I incorporated some of the hills. I’d like to log a time this week and I don’t think I should run tomorrow. Hey at least I should get a better time next weekend! πŸ˜€

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SueAppleRun10 Miles

I believe your running fitness really did help, it sounds a lovely run and fantastic picture

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks W&S, yes I’m hoping that’s the case because it bodes well for all us runners hopefully. It was such a lovely morning and the mist was magical. It then lifted and there was bright sunshine. 😍 β˜€οΈ

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SueAppleRun10 Milesβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Just the perfect time for a run, don’t push too hard for a week or so but enjoy running, we have a colleague with covid and he’s not too bad and feeling guilty being off work but he can’t come near us now until he gets a negative test so i left him some tests on his doorstep today

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DeckerUltramarathon

Great to have you back Cheeky!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

Thanks so much Decker! πŸ‘

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OldflossAdministrator

Great to see this post...very well done you! Steady as you go !

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

Thanks OF, I don’t find it hard going steady! 🀣

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triumph-tigerHalf Marathon

Very well done; agree makes sense to take it easy to get back into it πŸ˜€

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply totriumph-tiger

Thanks t-t, yes I think I’d be foolish to push for too much too soon. πŸ₯°

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UpTheStanleyHalf Marathon

Great news Cheeky, welcome back :-)

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toUpTheStanley

Thanks UTS! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

Great to hear πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Thanks GGJJ, looking forward to the next one now. πŸ˜€

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Time_LordHalf Marathon

That's brilliant Cheeky, well done x

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toTime_Lord

Thanks T_L, never has a 5k been so appreciated! 😍

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Tillybeach

Well done that's great. What a releif . I'm sure being a runner has helped. Take it steady though !

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toTillybeach

Thanks so much Tillybeach, yes I really do believe running must have played some part in it being so mild. πŸ™πŸ»

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aliboo70Half Marathon

That's brilliant great that you are feeling well xxx

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toaliboo70

I really am, thanks aliboo. I just did a trial perfume spray and I can definitely smell it today. Not very strong, but I’ll take that as a win! πŸ™πŸ»πŸ₯°

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Birdlady64

Woo hoo! Great news and a lovely relaxed run.

Sounds like the senses are returning too 🀞

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBirdlady64

Thanks Birdlady, it was so relaxed and I could have continued on. πŸ₯°

Senses are returning, but slowly. They’re coming and going, but right now I’ll take anything! πŸ˜…

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Stephen_UKHalf Marathon

Hi CC. Very pleased to know that you are getting better. Hope you feel good and strong again. That’s a lovely picture. Makes me want to run somewhere scenic too.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toStephen_UK

Thanks Stephen, I am lucky with the common near me, although it’s starting to be pretty squelchy. Trail shoes all the way now. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’¦

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CmoiMarathon

Great news that you're back and recovering cheekychipmunks, and I love the photo too :)

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toCmoi

Thanks Cmoi, yes the mist had just started lifting and part way through my run the sun came out. Lucky I had my sunglasses on my head just in case! 😎

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Buddy34Half Marathon

Brilliant news cheekychipmunks and I also would like to believe being fitter helps us through whatever comes our way. πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ŠπŸ•

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBuddy34

I can’t help but think that must go some way towards helping us recover quicker Buddy. It was certainly a relief for me. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ˜€

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Megbird

Well doneπŸ‘

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toMegbird

Thanks Megbird. πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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Beatlesforever

Yay well done, that's fantastic news! It's great to have you back 😊 I bet you and Flossie are even happier! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ•

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeatlesforever

Aww thanks BF! Yes we’re both very very happy to be back out and about again. Did my 3rd run this morning, a lovely 7k. It was meant to be 5 or 6k at the most, but all felt good! 😈 πŸ˜…

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Beatlesforeverβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Brilliant, a good 7k is the best indicator that you're well on the mend! I'm also slowly getting back out there after a couple of weeks on the IC. Only 3k for me yesterday but it did feel good, just hoping my foot holds up 🀞🀞

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeatlesforever

Well done! Isn’t it a wonderful feeling when you step out tentatively and realise we’re ok? πŸ˜€πŸ₯°

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Beatlesforeverβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Oh yes, it's the best feeling πŸ₯°πŸ˜ and long may it continue!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeatlesforever

Absolutely! πŸ‘Š πŸ’ͺ πŸ₯°

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