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What a lovely gift 🎁

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As I set out tonight I just thought to myself, 'Deano, running is a gift.'

Going along the roads in the dark and ice cold, I treated my run with the reverence it deserved. How lucky are we to run? 1 mile or 10, fast or steady it doesn't matter. Running is our gift to ourselves and I'm going to do my best to remember every time I lace up. πŸ™

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linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Absolutely!

An excellent approach to what we can all do πŸ‘

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Bomoao

Completely agree! When I started the c25k last January after a long injury, I savoured every minute of running, grateful I was able to run again. I liked your post, it’s a great reminder that we are v lucky to be able to run, and the desire to get out there!

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misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toBomoao

Yes, you make the most of it. Getting back to running after an injury lay off is special πŸ‘Œ. I could only run for 2 minutes every third day but it was golden 🀩

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Birdlady64

Absolutely yes!! I tell myself the same thing every time

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

You’re so right GTFC. I often think that actually. How lucky are we? Happy running to you! πŸ™πŸ»πŸ˜ƒ

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GailXrunning10 Miles

Oh, this sentiment most definitely resonates.😊Nice one, GTFC !

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SueAppleRun10 Miles

And no better gift could we give ourselves

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SaskAlliecatHalf Marathon

A lovely sentiment and so true!

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Bluebirdrunner

It is! I'm so grateful that I went on the c25k journey and can do something I never felt capable of before. I am not doing any running at the moment but just knowing I can and will is amazing.

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈβ­β­β­β­xxx

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FrencHalf Marathon

I couldn’t agree more, I felt the exact same thing this morning. Even when I got too hot and nearly slipped over 🀣. It’s brilliant 🀩.

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Instructor57

A gift we can keep unwrapping time and time again 😁

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CmoiMarathon

You are just so fab GTFC , thanks for this reminder!

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Tasha99Marathonβ€’ in reply toCmoi

⬆️ πŸ‘πŸ½

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R4inbowUltramarathon

You're very right, I might need to remind myself sometimes 😁

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Tasha99Marathon

There were go again! πŸ’₯ Unbelievable Xx

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GTFCMarathonβ€’ in reply toTasha99

FP 😊

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Tasha99Marathonβ€’ in reply toGTFC

⭐️

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Anasta

Absolutely- I get this every morning when I manage to do a sunrise run - yes I’m slow back of the pack runner - but the pure thrill of being alive in that moment gets me every time πŸ’•πŸ’•

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misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toAnasta

The back of the pack is where it’s at! πŸ’ͺπŸ‘ŠβœŠ

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Run46Half Marathon

After recently coming off the injury couch for the second time I am in full appreciation mode & very grateful to be able to run, even if I am having to keep it short & slow for now 😊

My fave running quote so far:

'Running is a favour your body does for your soul'

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Dexy510 Miles

So true. How come it took me until I got to 60 to try it?

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misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toDexy5

Better late than never πŸ™‚πŸ‘. Like you, I left it late, but am making up for lost time πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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misswobbleMarathon

I agree πŸ™‚πŸ‘

I was out walking today but was so darned cold I broke out into a jog. Handily, I was wearing my running gear πŸ€·β€β™€οΈπŸ˜

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GTFCMarathonβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

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