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A nice bank hol run ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

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FrencHalf Marathon
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I meant to do this run yesterday, but I wussed out! I just wanted a nothing day - no commitments, and general slothing, so that done, I knew I had to head on out this morning instead.

Anyway, Iโ€™m glad I did as there was a triathlon on the go and for a while I was accompanied by lots of bikes whizzing past in the opposite direction. It felt like a bit of company, and I cheered them on as I ran. Towards the end of my run in a country lane a family had put up a load of bunting in the trees - I assume they were waiting for a family member to go past so they could cheer them on. I did what any self respecting person would do and pretended it was for me! ๐Ÿคฃ

So many people out today, triathlon notwithstanding. A family had taken their horse box up to Farley Mount, and out came a pony all saddled up waiting for the children to have a ride. And gazillions of not triathlon cyclists, quite a few runners, and people in general.

I am super pleased with this run! I took it super slow and felt I had a bit more in the tank, but I had 17k in my head, so 17k it was.

I hope everyone has a smashing bank holiday! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Instructor57 profile image
Instructor57

A great run Kate !Must have been nice getting mixed up in the triathlon ๐Ÿ˜

And glad you made use of the bunting at the end ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ‘

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply to Instructor57

It just had to be done ๐Ÿ˜. Thank you!

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Mormor1Half Marathon

Definitely no slothing for you today!

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FrencHalf Marathon in reply to Mormor1

Ah thank you! Well maybe a little bit this afternoon ๐Ÿ˜.

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Mormor1Half Marathon in reply to Frenc

Good!

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply to Mormor1

Itโ€™s so nice to have slothing officially validated - I hope youโ€™ve managed to fit some in this weekend too ๐Ÿคฃ.

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Mormor1Half Marathon in reply to Frenc

I'm very good at it when it's a cold bleak day, can easily go back to bed with coffee and book, but not this weekend... It's a manic time with bees if I'm to prevent them swarming.

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply to Mormor1

Ah yes, I see what you mean! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ

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SueAppleRun10 Miles

That sounds like fun, I love seeing people out and about, horse box too ๐Ÿ˜€ mind you, itโ€™s a long way so you had a super work out

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š. Not much bouncy tarmac to be found - I looked high and low ๐Ÿ˜!

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sparky66Half Marathon

That's such an eventful route you took ๐Ÿ˜So many people out enjoying their day .. sounds great fun..

And you ran 17K , so well done.. sorry just seen this, not been on coz I'm sulking ๐Ÿคฃ

But I think I'm on the mend and hopefully be out by the weekend ๐Ÿ™

You must have been chuffed to get that distance... ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰

Hope it was a good one ๐Ÿ˜Š

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FrencHalf Marathon in reply to sparky66

Thanks Soarky! You made me chuckle, I hope you arenโ€™t still sulking - I know that feeling well ๐Ÿคฃ. Mind you, Iโ€™ve been feeling pretty rubbish myself the last few days, even left work a bit early yesterday. I really enjoyed this run, just praying I can keep hold of whatever it is that pushed me on. I really hope you get out this weekend, you need to try your new shoes out ๐Ÿ˜Š!

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sparky66Half Marathon in reply to Frenc

Woke on the brighter side,so I'm going to see how I get on with a workout๐Ÿ’ชEars still blocked ๐Ÿ™„

Hope you feeling better today..

Ooh my new trainer's sitting on top of the box in my bedroom..I have actually talked to them over the past days ๐Ÿคฃ

"I haven't forgotten you"

"I'm trying"

"Soon I promise"

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply to sparky66

Lol talking trainers! I bet youโ€™ve worn them round the house ๐Ÿ˜Š! Yes, I feel loads better today, thank you. It sucks feeling poorly doesnโ€™t it.

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