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One woman ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ and (acting like) her dog! ๐ŸถWeekly chat 17th โ€“ 23rd April 2023

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathon
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Iโ€™ll admit it โ€“ this weekโ€™s marathon chat is both an excuse to spam you with another photo of my dog, and to do a bit of herding myself!

Jediโ€™s part Border Collie, part Bernese Mountain Dog (probably...) and as such, heโ€™s given to herding. As heโ€™s not allowed near livestock, he feels duty-bound to hone his unsubtle, goofy, noisy technique on his hoomans.

So, in best well-meaning yet possibly unintentionally infuriating Jedi style, I'm going to herd all you lovely VRBs towards assorted posts (NB which I've updated again on Tuesday at 20h20 BST):

๐ŸŽ‰ If youโ€™d like pompoms for an April event, please reply to this post: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

๐Ÿ“ฃ Mayโ€™s events post is also now up - see here: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

๐ŸŽฝ You can still join in the fun of the HUHM or 10K: healthunlocked.com/marathon... If your circumstances have changed, no problem, you can swap distances or withdraw - just do whatโ€™s right for you!

๐ŸŽง Weโ€™d love to hear your suggestions for the HUHM10K playlist too. Please reply here healthunlocked.com/marathon... and do include a Spotify link if you possibly can. It saves time hunting around, and ensures we know the preferred version of your suggested tracks. ETA: mega thanks to ย TailChaser who's been doing an amazing job adding links to our playlist spreadsheet!

Oh, you wanted some running chat too? Not just my barking at you? Well, like Jedi, I much prefer running among the trees to staying on roads, and Iโ€™m apt to get distracted by whatever I happen to come across during a run. This past week itโ€™s been elevation again โ€“ but oh, my knees!

So howโ€™s your running going? Whether youโ€™ve triumphed, experienced setbacks, or just got on with things, weโ€™d love to hear from you!

Run safe, run injury-free, run happy! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

The Marathon Team xxx

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๐Ÿ… Any more April events? Please tell us here and weโ€™ll give you a pompom cheer: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

๐Ÿ… Want to claim your badge for a new distance milestone? Whether thatโ€™s 10 miles, HM, Metric Marathon, Marathon or Ultra (50K and beyond), head here: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

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Shake-and-run profile image
Shake-and-runHalf Marathon

happy to look at Jedi pictures anytime! He looks such a cuddly dog .

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toShake-and-run

Aw thanks Shake-and-run ! Congratulations on your Bikeaway, and good luck for the HM!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

lovely dawg ๐Ÿฅฐ Iโ€™d like another dog to run with as my borrowed one has hung up his running lead ๐Ÿ˜•. I like the idea of it but not the realities๐Ÿ˜€

Running is going ok but I should have run the half marathon yesterday. The one I missed weeks ago at Monsal. I still donโ€™t feel fit enough though ๐Ÿ™„ Iโ€™m going to give it a whirl though just to see how far I get. She who dares โ€ฆ.. sorta thing.

Not today though. I have to go and commune with my vegetables ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‘Œ

Have a great week yโ€™all ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถ

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Thanks misswobble . Tbh I don't really run much with Jedi - there's the occasional 5k on roads, with him on a canicross lead, but I'm not risking it on forest paths. Walks are much better fun!

Good luck for your HM distance! Must be a year since I last managed that. Have signed up to the HUHM regardless, on the basis that I can always pick an easy route, though that feels like cheating. Previous route is currently out due to the crazy Anatolian Shepherd Dog (?) that's guarding sheep. It goes for my car so am not letting it get near me!

Hope the veggies enjoyed the communing and will respond appropriately!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I play music in the greenhouse. Mellow jazz for the plants ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒถ๐Ÿฅ’๐Ÿซ‘๐Ÿ…. Nothing discordant at all ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽต

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

My dad insisted on growing tomatoes sci-en-ti-fi-ca-lly. This involved calculating water and feed down to the last ml, and ventilating the greenhouse according to precise temperatures and specified times of day. As a teen it was far less stressful babysitting the neighbours' kids than looking after a dozen tomato plants!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

๐Ÿ˜ I noticed for the first time yesterday that the automatic windows opened. Proof positive itโ€™s warming up ๐Ÿค—

My uncle told me to be governed by the temperature from the cold water tap. Wise man my unc ๐Ÿฅฐ.

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

As a fellow gardener Missw, youโ€™ll understand my frustration with the two deer who visit our garden.. While they are beautiful to look at, Iโ€™ve discovered they are eating my tulip buds ๐Ÿ˜ฑ I thought it was the squirrels but then I saw the deer actually do it ๐Ÿคฌ

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Naughty Bambis! We've got a raccoon in our garden again.

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

itโ€™s a pain but we love the wildlife so we put up with their antics. I covered my raised beds after weeding etc but something always gets in ๐Ÿ™„. Itโ€™s usually cats. I canโ€™t moan though as they deal with the mice ๐Ÿ.

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Iโ€™m going to install a wildlife camera as I think it would be really interesting to see what happens at night.

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Ooh, that's a great idea. I think I'll steal it! (The idea, not the camera. Haribo police might get me!!)

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Iโ€™ve got one! My husband has moved it somewhere though. I was trying to find it to rig it back up to watch the blackbirds nesting in the log store. I wanted to be able to observe the hatchlings Heโ€™s put it somewhere safe ๐Ÿ™„

Itโ€™s been good for fox and hedgehog spotting ๐Ÿ™‚

It links to a computer for better quality viewing but I canโ€™t fathom how to do it. The instructions are incomprehensible โ˜บ๏ธ

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

I tried my new phone battery case first thing this morning. I downloaded a 10 mile run, did the run with audio commentary, stopped at the cafe for coffee, came home and took Molly for a walk back to the cafe (today being sausage day), and it is now 16:39โ€ฆ and I still have 100% charge on my phone! Zero chance of CB being cut off in his prime on long runs! A huge success. Thanks misswobble ๐Ÿ™‚.

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Whatโ€™s your battery case? I have a special pocket in my ski jacket that preserves battery, but can hardly wear it for running ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฅณ I have a portable power bank but itโ€™s a bit heavy to cart around!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toSandie1961

There are lots of them on Amazon Sandie. It is just a slightly heavier mobile phone case with a built in charger. It has a lug which fits into the charge point of the phone. You charge up the phone and charger together. You can either leave the charger on, which I did on my long run, or switch off and just switch it on when your phone needs a charge. My phone objected when I tried to leave it switched on during the mains charging process (Apple incompatibility message) but it has been fine otherwise.

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Thanks, Iโ€™ll have a look ๐Ÿ˜ƒ My powerbank weighs about 200g so not really practical for running!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toSandie1961

I didnโ€™t notice the extra weight in the pocket of my shorts.

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

great stuff! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

I got my phone mended today. I ran to the repair shop and ran willy nilly til I had to collect it. Itโ€™s a bit rough on the two top corners now but the battery case top piece should cover it. Ran home singing by the old canal ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถ (song clue there ๐Ÿ˜)

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Happy endings all round ๐Ÿ˜‚

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Erk! Not so fast! I broke the new screen on its first outing! ๐Ÿ˜–. It still had the protective film on it. Dropped it on limestone chippings at the start of the trail. Cracked from top to bottom etc ๐Ÿซฃ

Iโ€™m not fit to be let out ๐Ÿ˜ค

The run was uneventful otherwise โ˜บ๏ธ

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Just bad luck MissW. Maybe try a lead lined case ๐Ÿ™‚

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Liking out of sympathy misswobble , not for the newly smashed screen. I bounced a camera into its afterlife when I went to watch theTour de France a few years ago. Riders were still hours away, I was only after a photo of decorations and slogans on the road!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

ouch. ๐Ÿ˜–

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

In school music lessons it was mostly rendered as "Dirty old man, dirty old man."

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I was wrong! Itโ€™s the Erie Canal. My bad โ˜บ๏ธ

GTFC profile image
GTFCMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

BC is the future!!

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathon

Hi Cmoi & other running VRBโ€™s,

I love your dog. He is gorgeous.

Iโ€™m going to try & get back to 30miles this week after taking it easy for the last two weeks after my HM. Camping was fun!

Iโ€™m so looking forward to next months half. Iโ€™ve just ordered some new fuel to try out. Still trying to get that right. The Huma + gels did not sit well on race day ๐Ÿ˜”

Thank you to everyone who is organising the HUHM10K โค๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Happy week everyone
TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Good luck with your next half RW, I hope it goes better. I used Huma and, though it didnโ€™t do anything to my tummy (gels donโ€™t seem to agree with me), it didnโ€™t seem to give me a boost either ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Apricots and jelly babies seem to work better ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Itโ€™s all trial and error isnโ€™t it?

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

I can't eat jelly babies, can't be doing with the texture! You can have my share TailChaser

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Yum, thanks Cmoi ๐Ÿ˜‹

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply toCmoi

ditto Cmoi

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I don't like jelly babies either ๐Ÿ˜–

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Also, vitamins and supplements in "fruit gummy" form? No. Just no. ๐Ÿคฎ

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I donโ€™t mind those as I can swallow them whole. I took some fruit pastilles on my long run last week just because they were lying around. But they werenโ€™t very satisfactory, too small to suck properly and it took ages to get rid of them ๐Ÿ˜–

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

weird arenโ€™t they ๐Ÿ˜. Those Sports Beans are ok though ๐Ÿ˜‹

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Thanks TailChaser ๐Ÿ˜

Iโ€™m sure my next HM will be much better as Iโ€™m planning to run it easy. I will give apricots a go. The problem I have with buying sweets for long runs is that I have no self control & I eat them outside of running๐Ÿคฃ

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Me too! Itโ€™s very difficult to stop once youโ€™ve run a long way and you feel you can justify it ๐Ÿคฃ

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Thank you RunWillie , and that's such a lovely photo, I might nick it!

30 miles again? I'm in awe, as usual! I tried one gel, once. I survived - I loathe gelatinous textures - but that's as good as it got. I usually take little snacks like nuts, dried apricots, dates, Decathlon, almond paste bars, and occasionally airdried sausage. Though I've been doing such short distances recently I've not needed to fuel!

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Thanks Cmoi ๐Ÿ˜

Your fuel sounds delicious apart from the air dried sausage as Iโ€™m Vegetarian.

Photo is from the pink lake near where we were staying.

Hereโ€™s another with the ugly rubbish bin ๐Ÿคฃ
Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

That's definitely a pink lake (due to trace elements?) and a very chatty rubbish bin RunWillie !

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Yes. Itโ€™s salt & algae. Think itโ€™s even pinker in the Winter.

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

tailwind seems to be popular here if you can source it in Australia RunWillie - a powder you mix with water.

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toDexy5

Thank you Dexy5 ๐Ÿ˜

I have tried Tailwind and it made me feel sick. I know Iโ€™m in the minority on that as most people seem to love it.

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

I was OK with Tailwind for a while, but definitely can't stomach it any more. I like veloforte products if you can get those, or gu chews or clif blocks - more like jelly than gel.

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thanks linda9389 ๐Ÿ˜

Iโ€™ve got some chews coming from Pure sports nutrition & some endurance fuel so Iโ€™ve got some variety. I liked the Pure gels so hopefully their other products will work for me. I will certainly keep your suggestions in mind if that doesnโ€™t work. Thanks so much. I feel like if I can get the fuelling right - I can run Boston ๐Ÿคฃ

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

You can - and enjoy it ๐Ÿฅฐ

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon

Aw I love seeing Mr. Jedi!

Well, blooming setback city this end. Wonโ€™t bore you with the really, really, really annoying details, but after a run left me in a lot of pain last weekend, Iโ€™ve decided to take at least a few months off to sort everything out. I want to do it properly so I can run in future years! Got the physio tomorrow so will know more then. So my Strava account will be looking rather flat ๐Ÿ˜ญ

Aye ya.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesโ€ข in reply toFrenc

That's bad news, heal well Frenc

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you so much! I had it good for quite a while, but if this is what I need to do to be able to have many more years, then so be it. (Teeth gnashing just a little bit ๐Ÿคฃ).

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesโ€ข in reply toFrenc

Yes, very frustrating

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

oh flip! Thatโ€™s a crock. Look after that bod and work your way back. Good luck ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Hi misswobble ha ha it is what it is! Do you know what, though, pre menopause I donโ€™t think this would have happened. I am FALLING apart ๐Ÿ˜†. Anyway, into week 3 and still in a bit of pain but doing physio diligently. I shall vanquish the couch and come back stronger! I flipping hope so anyway. Lord I miss running though. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

itโ€™s awful isnโ€™t it ๐Ÿ˜ค. No running โ˜น๏ธ We love the freedom of running so not doing it is just the pits ๐Ÿ˜

If youโ€™re diligent with your exercises you should be back soon ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜Š

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

Hope the Physio appointment goes really well Frenc

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Thank you! Me too ๐Ÿ˜Š.

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

Nooo ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ sorry to hear that Frenc ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ it seems to be the day for it. I hope it doesnโ€™t take as long as you fear ๐Ÿค—

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

Oh ย Frenc , such a pity, I know you were enjoying being back, and you'd been taking things gradually too. It's undoubtedly the right decision to get proper advice and look to the long-term (says she who completely failed to do that) but so frustrating in the long-term. Jedi sends positive woofs for the physio visit!

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Thanks Cmoi ! It is so frustrating, but Iโ€™m thinking longer term. Instead of repeating C25K in Jan I probably should have taken the time off then, but isnโ€™t hindsight wonderful ๐Ÿคฃ. I was a bit tearful last Monday when I decided, but in my head Iโ€™m still a runner whoโ€™s made a very sensible decision!

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

You are a runner who's made a very sensible decision Frenc (and who also has the right to be royally dischuffed with the way things have turned out!)

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Bring me my injury throne for I am royally dischuffed! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

Here you go...

Throne with footstool
Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Now youโ€™re talking! So much more regal than the couch ๐Ÿ˜†

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

Aw no Frenc โ˜น๏ธ Iโ€™m so sorry to read that especially as I thought you had been doing so well with your return.

Your sensible approach now will pay you back in heaps. Investing in the future is what itโ€™s all about.

Take care and keep us updated if you can x

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Yes! You know every day I donโ€™t run, I feel itโ€™s another day my leg is improving. I really intend to get it sorted once and for all, I donโ€™t want to have to take this time off again, so if it takes months, so be it. Future proofing my runs is what it is! Itโ€™s weird though as a quarter of my weekends have been taken up with long runs up until fairly recently - lots of spare time now which is actually a real luxury ๐Ÿคฃ.

Cowladyrunning profile image
CowladyrunningMarathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

Oh no Frenc that's a shame ๐Ÿ˜ฐ

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCowladyrunning

Thanks Cowladyrunning everyoneโ€™s being so kind ๐Ÿ˜Š. Hopefully tomorrow Iโ€™ll have a better idea and can plan accordingly. Whatever needs doing will be done!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply toFrenc

Not you on the IC as well Frenc? I hope physio goes well and recovery is speedy.

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toDexy5

Thank you so much Dexy5 although Iโ€™ve upgraded myself to an injury throne (with comfy cushions of course ๐Ÿคฃ). I printed out a picture of hamstring musculature to take to the physio, and am going to point out where it hurts then say, โ€˜over to you Mr. Physioโ€™!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply toFrenc

Thatโ€™s what I call good preparation, although I think the physio will find the problem soon enough once he lays his hands on you, ๐Ÿ˜‚. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

I used to mark the painful spot with ink until I realised that my physio could feel the injured part quite easily! She does appreciate detailed Info about the context for the injury and my current running patterns. Or she says that she does. It takes my mind off the pain anyway.๐Ÿ™„

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Miles

Love your dog pictures. I had a Collie X German shepherd years ago, and she used to herd all her toys in one place, one day I arrived home to find all 5 of my cats sat in the corner with her looking so proud, don't know how she managed that! Running? A bit here and a bit there, nothing very exciting but keeping going

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Thatโ€™s impressive - cat herding takes an awful lot of skill apparently!

Shake-and-run profile image
Shake-and-runHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toFrenc

๐Ÿคฃ

skysue16 profile image
skysue16Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

wow, thatโ€™s clever! ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿพ

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Thatโ€™s hilarious ๐Ÿ˜‚ I must say I usually bet on a cat over most dogs any day so controlling five cats is very impressive!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

They just sat in the corner when I got home, she came to greet me and they just got up and walked away, Parker gets on well with my daughter's collie but he is definitely boss

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks SueAppleRun . That's wildly impressive, cat herding! Jedi is basically a big daft softie, so he'd probably end up being herded by the cats and be desperate to be rescued.

Your keeping going is really impressive, given everything you've had to cope with. Superwoman doesn't always have to wear a cape (and other dubious attire)

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Trying to pick out clothes for Wednesday, it's not easy, words are written, songs are chosen, flowers are bought and arranged, just not sure what to wear, I have work clothes running clothes and slobby clothes, it's a dilemma, but first thing Wednesday morning Willows son and I are off for a run, it will help both of us get through the day

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

I'd go with wearing whatever you feel is going to be most you and will give you the most comfort, both physical and mental, on the day. You might not even know until Wednesday what feels right.

I'm sure that run will be very special too. Thinking of you xxx ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿค—

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Thank you

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

I'm so sorry I didn't realise what has happened SueAppleRun ,just read back through some of your previous posts, not been on here much lately. So sorry for your loss ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ’”xxx

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

Thank you so much, xx

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Thinking about you this morning Sola ๐Ÿ™‚

Sending positive vibes and a big hug

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Thank you, that's lovely, I've got a colleague coming for breakfast, bit sure why but I'll be glad when people stop coming so they can look sadly at me, it's better to be taken for a walk x

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

they do it for the best though Iโ€™m sure ๐Ÿ™‚

The funeral is the hardest thing to get through. You will have some time to yourself soon to concentrate on yourself ๐Ÿ™‚. Running on a warm day hopefully ๐Ÿคž

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SueAppleRun10 Milesโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

The funeral was beautiful,

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Oh thatโ€™s good to hear ๐Ÿ™‚. A relief that itโ€™s behind you now. I think itโ€™s the thing we most dread at such a heartbreaking time ๐Ÿฅฒ.

I hope youโ€™re feeling better this morning. Take care of yourself. A run would be nice ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

All the best for Wednesday Sola โค๏ธ

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aliboo70Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

As a kid I had a rabbit Smokey who used to chase my cat Tigger under my dad's caravan and then guard it so the poor cat wasn't allowed out! ๐ŸคฃLovely piccy of Jedi Cmoi ๐Ÿฅฐ

My running been rubbish the last week, have had sore back and shoulders and no inclination to run. Had sports massage at the weekend but not 100% resolved it so maybe chiropractor next of it hangs around! Xxx

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

Thanks aliboo70 . The sore back and shoulders don't sound much fun though, hope that you can get that sorted soon.

My mind is boggling at the idea of a cat-herding rabbit!

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

Sorry to hear youโ€™re not firing on all cylinders Ali! I hope normal service will be resumed soon Take care shug ๐Ÿ˜˜

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skysue16Half Marathon

what a beautiful doggie ๐Ÿฅฐ

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toskysue16

Thanks skysue16 . He'd just heard something interesting in the forest, so put his cute face on in the hope I'd let him go chase after the interesting whatever. (I didn't.) Your doggie's lovely too - Squiggy, isn't it? Are still you running together?

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skysue16Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Yes, here we are on the local hills ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿพ๐Ÿถ

Mostly only doing short distances of run/walk. Trying to get back to regular runs after a difficult 6 months.

Moorland
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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toskysue16

Sorry to hear you've been having a difficult time skysue16 . Thanks for the gorgeous photo, moorland runs must be wonderful.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Flossie says hi Jedi! โค๏ธ Iโ€™m not sure thereโ€™s such a thing as spam when it comes to doggie photos. ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿฉ

Labrador rolling in a field
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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Jedi says "Bonjour Flossie !" and is full of admiration for the rolling.

Are you still heading for them thar hills cheekychipmunks ?

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I have an appointment at Ashton Court on Thursday morning Cmoi ! ๐Ÿ˜€

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TailChaserMarathon

Ah, the return of Jedi (someone had to say itโ€ฆ). He always looks so happy and full of beans!

Running going ok, although Iโ€™m fed up with tight leg muscles but it could be worse (having just read SkiMonday โ€™s post), so I shouldnโ€™t whinge. This week is quite structured in the build up to Shakes HM on Friday. I did 8 miles yesterday, a little run tomorrow with strength work in the evening then my club run (easy) Weds evening. RD at parkrun with @katnap on Saturday to recover (?).

Had to do a long run yesterday as Iโ€™m shaking my pom poms at the London Marathon on Sunday ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ My club have a โ€˜Cheer Stationโ€™ and Iโ€™ve got lots of people to spot. If anyone on here would like me to shake my pom poms at them ( Realfoodieclub ?) on Sunday, Iโ€™ll be at Canary Wharf, approx mile 18 with the very loud, probably pink, Fordy Runs contingent. If you canโ€™t join them then cheer loudly for them ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿคฉ

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Extra points for your opening comment ย TailChaser and yes, Jedi is usually full of beans. One day I'll video him just before we start out on a walk and The Force Awakens!

Yay for your running and your support for others too - happy HM with Shakes, and happy LM cheering too!

(I'm now off to edit my original post to give you credit for your amazing help with the HUHM playlist, sorry I forgot to mention you in the first place, I got distracted again!)

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Love it ๐Ÿ˜‚!

Itโ€™s alright, I donโ€™t feel Iโ€™ve done much as itโ€™s been too enjoyable!

Squirrel!

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Where? Where? ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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RealfoodieclubMarathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

i will be looking out for you. If you see someone waving frantically at you like they are about to burst that will probably be me. Thank you in advance for being there. Rfc x

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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

I really look forward to seeing you RFC, Here are the pom poms to look out for ๐Ÿ˜ Iโ€™ll try and make some sort of sign too ๐Ÿ‘

Pink pom poms
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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Iโ€™m more a cat person but I can still see that Jedi is a cute doggie ๐Ÿ˜

Thank you for herding us this week Cmoi ๐Ÿ˜‚

I have nothing interesting to report. The running is going well, the new shoes are great and I had a fab sports massage last week. Iโ€™m keeping to a daily strengthening session so all is good.

Oh, and I threw out seven pairs of old running shoes. I had kept them to wear in the garden but even I donโ€™t need seven pairs of shoes for this ๐Ÿ™„ I found it quite hard which is ridiculous. All those memoriesโ€ฆ we covered some miles togetherโ€ฆ. goodbye my beautiesโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜ข ๐Ÿ˜ข

Have a great week Cmoi and everyone x

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

I think I'm a cat-and-dog-person Irishprincess - or maybe just a monochrome beasties one, all our pets have been black and white!

So glad things are going well running-wise, you've had quite enough hassle over the past few months. As for all the shoes, you've made me feel better as I haven't (yet) accumulated that many pairs. I'm working on it though, as I've just bought a pair of barely worn Decathlon trail shoes on Vinted. At least I hope I have, I'm waiting for confirmation from the seller.

The trail shoes in which I did the Trail du Gรฉvaudan were relegated months ago to being walking shoes. Quite what I'll do when they're no good for that I don't know!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Iโ€™m an โ€œany animal kind of personโ€ too Cmoi . My current collection is Flossie, Biggie Smalls (donโ€™t laugh) and Chester the cats, and Finn and Noggin the turtles. Quite a small herd for me. Used to have 2 horses too.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

You could charge admittance Munks ๐Ÿ˜‚

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

I used to have a cat called Dali (because of his moustache), a cockerel and five chickens. Robbie and the Spice Girls!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I had hens. I adored them ๐Ÿฅฐ. I always remembered to thank them for my daily egg ๐Ÿณ

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Biggie Smalls sounds like a rapper ๐Ÿ˜

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

He was, but he met his demise several years ago I believe. Which is why itโ€™s such a bonkers name for a sweet little cat! ๐Ÿˆโค๏ธ

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I try to keep to two current pairs but at the minute I have only one pair ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

The manufacturers keep tweaking the design but in a few months Iโ€™ll be able to get a pair of my current new ones at half the price ๐Ÿ™‚

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

I'm currently alternating five pairs! ๐Ÿ˜ณ That's not counting the secondhand Altras that I own but run in, nor the still-not-confirmed Vinted ones. is it better or worse that they're all different?

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Five! Gosh. Now I feel inadequate ๐Ÿ˜‚

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

I have trail, road-to-trail, and road. And different drops. And all were bargains. And I am desperate for excuses. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

I'm obviously not allowed more shoes Irishprincess . Just logged onto Vinted to find message from seller saying "sorry but I don't want to sell my shoes at this price."

So why advertise them at that price and accept my payment then?! ๐Ÿคฌ Have politely ๐Ÿ˜‡ replied saying I'm surprised since I'd paid the advertised asking price, and please refund me asap.

If seller doesn't respond pdq they'll be getting a negative evaluation with knobs on. I'm covered by buyer protection, so not worried about money, but really, some people.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

The seller probably found out in the meantime he/she could get more for them and got greedy.

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Quite possibly, but shoes were first advertised two months ago. (Non-)Seller could've simply said sorry, not got them any more, cancelled the transaction and refunded me.

Happened to me with someone else - her husband had thrown the shoes out - and she was really apologetic, immediately refunded me without my asking. We agreed there were worse problems in life and moved on.

It's the lack of common courtesy from the other than infuriates me!

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Shoes saga is set to run and run๐Ÿ˜œ ย Irishprincess ! Message today from seller after mine asking for a refund if they're not going to sell them to me at the agreed price: Sorry, been having problems with my Vinted account, will send you the shoes. ๐Ÿค”

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Mmmn, I guess the proof will be if you actually receive said shoes ๐Ÿคž

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

If shoes don't arrive or aren't as described Vinted will refund me, and seller will get a negative review. More cheerfully, a bargain Decathlon trail skort, also a Vinted purchase, arrived today!

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

you canโ€™t credit it can you. Put her in your black book โ˜น๏ธ

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Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Our local running shop has a bin for old shoes and they get recycled or passed to charities who can distribute them to those in need. Often, if they are not good for running, they are still great for walking in. Iโ€™ve got 2 pairs ready to go there, saying a fond farewell to my first running shoes is easier if they donโ€™t just go in the bin.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toDexy5

All of mine were seriously tatty as I had worn them in the garden too. My husband was going to the tip and I got fed up looking at them and so theyโ€™re now in running shoe heaven ๐Ÿ™‚

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

I save and launder the laces โ˜บ๏ธ They could come in handy one day ๐Ÿ˜

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

I used to do that too! But then they went into a drawer and I never used them so I was brutal and everythingโ€™s gone ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

I need to cut the cord ! โ˜บ๏ธ

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Be brave missw! ๐Ÿ˜‚

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Iโ€™ll try ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿซฃ

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toDexy5

One pair of old but wearable shoes got given to a free bring-take-swap event.

I also read about JogOn, so emailed (twice) to see if they'd take my old pairs, since I'm sending from outside the UK and their website gives no guidance re customs issues. They never replied so I'll research a French equivalent.

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

seven! Crikey that was a brave move ๐Ÿ’ช

I was digging amongst my retired shoe collection the other day for some dog walking daps. I decided against as they were all pristine clean and I didnโ€™t want to get them dirty โ˜บ๏ธ Thereโ€™s no hope for me ๐Ÿ™ˆ

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

I know! They were taking up so much space at the back door and I was wearing them for the garden but even so, they looked really tatty and some days I must walk a few miles around the garden so I thought, no that canโ€™t be good for my knees either!

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

v true ๐Ÿ‘

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Hi Cmoi; Jedi is a very handsome dog indeed. Our OES shows little sign of any herding instinct, except that she automatically blocks off any dog which is trying to run past her without paying tribute! Most owners understand โ€œshe is a sheepdog you know โ€œ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

I was up early this morning for the second 10 miler in the plan. It has been a funny week really. Last Monday was 10 miles, then one of the midweek runs was 12k and then 10 miles again today. This seemed like a big increase in mileage, but my brain flipped back to week 5 run 3 of C25k. I decided that the planners must know what they are doing, so I would definitely be ready for the run today! The weather was beautiful, warm, with little wind and the sun peeping in and out of the clouds.

The run went pretty well, a shade under 2 hours (a bit quicker than last week) and whilst it was way off PB time, the plan is about preparing for a HM, not 10 mile PBs (any excuse). As noted in my response to ย misswobble above, her suggestion of a battery case to stop my phone chopping of CB in his prime on long runs was a great success. It is still 100% charged now! ย Dexy5 was interested in this too.

So, a good day. I have fixed up a physio appointment for Wednesday because my leg muscles feel a bit tight and my calves are quite lumpy. I have been rolling them and using a massage ball, but I think an extra bit of oomph is required. I can feel my eyes watering already!! Happy running week all.๐Ÿ™‚

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Thanks Beachcomber66 ! Sounds like you're doing really well with your plan. I keep saying I'll do longer runs, the find myself heading uphill and deciding that's an excuse for not going far.

Bon courage for the physio! I just checked my calves and they don't feel lumpy, just enormously chunky. That's a really good reason to get back to longer runs, I must stop making excuses!

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

That is not an excuse; it is a reason. I think my issue is the outside peroneals. Trying to keep me upright in the mud!

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Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

ooh it makes your eyes water when they massage those calves doesnโ€™t it?

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toDexy5

๐Ÿ™‚ you have reminded me! My physio found a really knotty point in my calf post GSR. She rammed her thumb into it with the full force of her body behind it. On a pain scale of 1 to 10, this was a 20!! I donโ€™t think things are as tight this time ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž

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Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

๐Ÿ˜ณ

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RealfoodieclubMarathon

My week has taken a rotten turn today as my little one has โ€œgone over the rainbow bridgeโ€ I'm heartbroken but we used to talk over my runs afterwards and snuggle together while I rested so I'll run on Sunday for her. Her name was Santa.

Santa
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TailChaserMarathonโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Oh RFC, so sorry to hear that ๐Ÿ˜ฟ

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RealfoodieclubMarathonโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Thank you xxx

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Oh, so sorry to hear that Santa's left youRealfoodieclub , though she'll always be snuggled in your heart, and will be (s)purring you on on Sunday. Have a great LM, pompoms are being prepared!

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RealfoodieclubMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Thank you xxx

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aliboo70Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Sorry to hear your sad news RFC ๐Ÿ˜˜ xxx

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RealfoodieclubMarathonโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

Thank you xxx

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RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Sorry to hear about Santa ๐Ÿ˜ข

Cheering for you for London โค๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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RealfoodieclubMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunWillie

Thank you. Rfc x

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Oh noooo Rfc. Iโ€™m so sorry. RIP sweet girl. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

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RealfoodieclubMarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thank you. Rfc x

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Itโ€™s always hard when they go. Sending you a hug โ™ฅ๏ธ

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RealfoodieclubMarathonโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

thank you. Rfc x

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LiisaMโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

I sometimes wonder if certain colors of cats carry similar personalities. I had a cat with those same colors once and since we had four cats at the time, she did not get all the snuggling that she needed. Even so, she was rescued from the outdoors with NO claws and had become extremely skinny. We had to fatten her up with puppy food.

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RealfoodieclubMarathonโ€ข in reply toLiisaM

Santa was a typical tortoise shell, a rebel. She was at her happiest when she had stolen something. It sounds like you cat was lucky to find you and I am Sure she loved the puppy food. Rfc x

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LiisaMโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

I canโ€™t believe I said that! It was kitten food! Yikes, maybe my mind is going!

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RealfoodieclubMarathonโ€ข in reply toLiisaM

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚, I did wonder, but then thought it might be stronger stuff for building up. Rfc x

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skysue16Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ™

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toRealfoodieclub

Iโ€™m very sorry to hear your sad news RFC ๐Ÿ™ RIP Santa. What a beautiful cat

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RealfoodieclubMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Thank you. The house is so quiet. Rfc x

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Hi Cmoi. Jedi looks like a lovely excuse to get out for a play in the woods!

Today marks 6 years since I started C25K. Back then I was always fearful that I might give up running, now I'm always fearful that I won't be able to run... How times have changed!

In about 12 hours I'm setting off for Canada again. The Vancouver HM is only 20 days away now and I wish I felt a bit more fit! For the last couple of runs I have felt like lead and both knees feel old and crocked. I had a sports massage today but he couldn't find anything specific ... which means he couldn't help! At the moment I'm thinking I'll have to treat it like a tourist trip rather than a race ๐Ÿ˜

Wishing everyone a good week xxx

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aliboo70Half Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Happy Runniversary linda9389 ! Have a great time in Canada xxx

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Congratulations on your sixth runniversary ย linda9389 ! As you know, I don't really need an excuse to play in the woods, and Jedi loves it there, so what's not to like?

You've done a fair bit of fast running over longer distances recently, are you sure that's not why you're feeling a bit tired? I'm impressed by your dedication to races - I just can't imagine racing any event, it's too much stress and hard work for me and not nearly enough fun. Safe travels, and enjoy the real-life Vancouver HM!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

I'm sure I am tired ๐Ÿ˜I do find events stressful and they are hard work but the reward I get far outweighs the effort I put in. Mentally and physically they take me to a different level and the sense of achievement I get outweighs many things in my life. As a generally non-competitive person it gives me an outlet I never knew I needed๐Ÿ˜ I consider myself very lucky ๐Ÿ™

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Funnily enough I can be horribly competitive. However since it's eminently clear I'll never win anything in running, I see no point in making myself miserable to move from mediocre to slightly less mediocre!

Also, as I've said before, I find the atmosphere of events intimidating, as I don't cope well with crowds, noise, running with others or the pressure to perform in front of spectators.

I do like conquering the odd bit of silly terrain or gradient though!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Mediocre? No!!!

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Definitely! ๐Ÿ˜›๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜˜

Katnap profile image
KatnapMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Happy runniversary! ๐ŸŽ‰

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RunWillieMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Happy Runniversary linda9389 & happy travels ๐Ÿ˜

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Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Have a lovely time in Vancouver linda9389 . I am sure that once you get on that start line you will be fine. Like you always are! ๐Ÿ˜‚

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toDexy5

Thank you xxx

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Happy Runniversary for yesterday Linda ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰ and have a great trip ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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GTFCMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

All the best linda9389 The day will be yours to own ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Š You're there experiencing something wonderful so it doesn't matter how it goes, just that it goes ๐Ÿ™‚

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OldflossAdministratorโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

I missed this... Happy Runniversary and Happy Canada!!! Enjoy that HM too... you will rock it!!!

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

good luck Linda. Youโ€™ll be fine ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Be sure to drink enough!

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

The flight probably wonโ€™t help either; just to be cheerful! ๐Ÿ˜‰

CBโ€™s โ€œset off slowly and run lightโ€sometimes works for me when my legs feel heavy โ€ฆ.. but you are beyond such elementary devices. Hope things click into place for you.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

I'm not beyond elementary devices BC, far from it. I will try that on my post flight run ๐Ÿ™

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CowladyrunningMarathon

Hello lovely Jedi! Love seeing pics of you! My Bob collie needs to take lessons in how to pose. Rex collie is a master and takes a great photo. My photos won't load at the moment so I can't add one but he lives up to his regal name! I still haven't run because of chesty cough but I'm going to try again tomorrow and see if I can get up the first hill without coughing ๐Ÿ™„ I am sticking to strength training so far though. And walking with Bob (Rex has bad legs and has been overdoing it lately so has been resting) I like this running news mixed with dog news ๐Ÿคฃ

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toCowladyrunning

Jedi says thank you Cowladyrunning , and "ouaf ouaf" to Rex and Bob. Not good that you're still coughing - well done on the strength training though!

I was fearing I might be thrown off the forum for my abject failure to post serious running news, but since so many VRBs seem to be experiencing setbacks one way or another, it's probably just as well we've also got photos of our pets and stories of cat-herding dogs and rabbits!

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCowladyrunning

I find that coughing ceases when I start running. It opens up the airways ๐Ÿ™‚

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CowladyrunningMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Very true... also usually clears a snuffly snout too doesn't it?! No excuse now.....

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCowladyrunning

I was plagued by a persistent cough a few years back and was doing all sorts to get better before a hill race. I was shovelling red hot fish n chips down my neck the evening before to grease my lungs ๐Ÿ˜

I put some cough pastilles in my mouth at the start of the race - which was uphill from the off ๐Ÿ™„. I didnโ€™t cough! The body is amazing ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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CowladyrunningMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ the chips ๐ŸŸ what a great idea!

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCowladyrunning

Iโ€™d heard that tip from a opera singer who said thats what she did when plagued by a cough before a gig Red hot fish chips eaten straight out the fryer. I stood on the pavement outside the chippo ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‹

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CowladyrunningMarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

๐Ÿคฃ

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CantstopmenowHalf Marathon

I love the pictures of Bob Cowladyrunning , Jedi and Flossie on Strava. After 20 years of labradors we have been dogless for 18 months. I walk my friend's giant poodle and my nephew's collie/lab cross comes for his holidays, but I sooo miss having a dog in the house. Let me know if they need a holiday!I am in a happy place with my running and hoping to be ready for the HM on 14th May.

Thinking of those on this forum who, for a variety of reasons, are not running at the moment.

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toCantstopmenow

So good to hear that you're in a happy place with your running Cantstopmenow , and it's kind of you to think of all the VRBs who aren't.

Must be difficult not having a dog around after decades with labradors. Jedi does have a passport, but he's unlikely to be heading UK-wards in the foreseeable future, otherwise I bet he'd have a great holiday with you!

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CantstopmenowHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

It's probably too flat for him round here, although he might enjoy a run and ice cream on the beach!

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toCantstopmenow

Jedi's so weird he'd probably run away from the waves Cantstopmenow ! He'd definitely be up for ice-cream though, would do a very nice sit, complete with poor sad deprived puppy-dog eyes.

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CowladyrunningMarathonโ€ข in reply toCantstopmenow

Ah yes they do leave a hole don't they. I used to have a labrador / retriever Cross. He was lovely, but not a farm dog ๐Ÿ™Š Now I'm only allowed collies but secretly I'd like a clean dog I could take out for walks and have in the house more.... NOT one that has always been paddling in cow muck! ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

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CantstopmenowHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCowladyrunning

Our dogs (and us) always seemed to be full of mud, happily not cow muck though! ๐Ÿพ

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCantstopmenow

Iโ€™ve not owned a dog since 2007 but get my doggy fix from walking my neighbourโ€™s. He was really poorly last week and they thought they lose him ๐Ÿ˜ณ I noticed he was painful around his ear and sure enough the vet confirmed an infection. Heโ€™s back to walkies again and weโ€™ll be perambulating as usual on Friday ๐Ÿ•

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CantstopmenowHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

I hope your doggy friend is now fully recovered misswobble . I'll be he enjoys all the extra attention he gets from you. ๐Ÿพ

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCantstopmenow

I love him to bits ๐Ÿฅฐ. He was my running pal. He caused me to lose weight and get fit so I owe him big time ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ•. His running days are over but we still enjoy frequent short walks together.

Weโ€™ve got company tomorrow. A French bulldog is joining us apparently. Walking two dogs again ๐Ÿ˜–๐Ÿ˜

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CantstopmenowHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

๐Ÿ˜ how lovely and what a special relationship. Two dogs sounds challenging! I walk my friend's giant poodle a couple of times a week, he's enormous, very friendly and very bouncy. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCantstopmenow

I used to walk the hound with a pug. It was a nightmare ๐Ÿ™„. One pulling like a train while the other dawdled. Iโ€™m sure my arms got longer ๐Ÿ˜. They got on so well though and would share the pugโ€™s small bed ๐Ÿฅฐ. The pug sadly died last year. He hated walkies but he knew heโ€™d never be let off so heโ€™d trudge forlornly out the door. So funny ๐Ÿ˜

The hound was a handful. So strong! Loves foul weather too so we had some fun out there. Heโ€™s slow now but still loves to be out ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ•

I love the standard poodles ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘. Folks have gone poodle crazy where I live. Canโ€™t shift for em. Oh and cockerpoos. The fauve basset I walk is one of just two in the area. I can see why. I wouldnโ€™t choose one ๐Ÿ˜. Theyโ€™re country dogs really and need to be away from roads and traffic. The call of the wild instinct in them is strong so recall is not in their interests ๐Ÿ™‚

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Dexy510 Miles

Lovely to meet Jedi Cmoi, I bet you have lots of fun together.

I havenโ€™t got any events planned this month but I di hope to extend distance gradually so that the 10ks feel easier.

UTS and I were offered places in the Vitality 10000 in London in September for just ยฃ10 yesterday. I certainly donโ€™t need another race at that time in the lead up to the Great South Run but we did love it last year and will make the most of the time in London and get to the theatre too.

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toDexy5

Thanks Dexy5 - yes, lots of fun with Jedi, when he's not driving me crazy that is! The Vitality 10000 sounds like a total bargain, exactly the sort of thing I'd be jumping at if only I liked events. Definitely a good excuse for a London trip.

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Sandie1961Half Marathon

Jedi does look such a lovely dog and perfect for the surroundings where you are. Still miss our Cocker, even after 2.5 years, although I could never have run with him; far too stop/start ๐Ÿ˜‚ Anyway, my latest cold symptoms are easing so, after our Moho trip, I was back at parkrun on Saturday. My fastest PR time this year, even though 5 minutes slower than my PB, then back at my running club last night for a gentle 5k+ run. No races until a 10k in June so will just pootle for a while!

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toSandie1961

Thanks and yes, Jedi's very definitely in his element where we are Sandie1961 . Not good in towns though and has never been in a city in his life. i only run with him for short distances and when I'm in the mood for stop-startargh; it's no fun for either of us otherwise.

Well done on parkrun and running club - that sounds impressive to me, not like pootling at all!

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CandyCoolMarathon

shame I cannot take Jedi with me next Sunday I could do with a bit of chivvying!!

So Iโ€™d like a shout out for the London Marathon on Sunday my first โ€˜properโ€™ marathon at the ripe old age of nearly 66 (on 29th April) having started running as a challenge for my 60th birthday to complete the couch to 5k. So lots of positive vibes needed please โ€ฆI will need them!!

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Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply toCandyCool

Ooh well done Candy Cool. Looking forward to reading that run report. Sounds like weโ€™ve been on a similar running journey, apart from the marathon that is.

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toCandyCool

You'll be duly pompom'ed CandyCool for the LM, never fear ๐Ÿ˜€

Jedi would completely freak out in that setting, so you'd be off like a rocket, only not around the course, just in the direction of the nearest escape route!

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ForbiddenPlanetHalf Marathon

Thanks for hosting Cmoi and what a happy looking dog!

Never used to connect with dogs, perhaps because no pets as a child, but that changed when some friends got a Gordon Setter which appeared to take a liking to me. Many happy hours hiking across the moors with that dog.

Nothing really to report on the running front. Oh - got some new running tops - strange how easy it is to get out and run just because of having new kit! Hoping to be ready to run a virtual HM in May.

Will have a go at suggesting a song for PL, though my tastes are eccentric, so a rejection would not offend! ๐Ÿคฃ

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toForbiddenPlanet

Jedi loves the forest so much ForbiddenPlanet !

I used to be quite scared of dogs as a child because I wasn't allowed one. Nor any other furry indoor pets, come to that. I quite liked friends' dogs, but I was permanently anxious about not knowing how to handle them - how do I put on its collar, attach its lead, walk it, what if I stroke it wrong, what if it barks...

Do let us have your playlist suggestions for the HUHM. My taste is music is also eccentric - I frequently run to Renaissance choral music - so you very likely have scope! We're not setting out to reject tracks (unless there are particularly offensive lyrics that potentially breach HU guidelines, in which case we probably couldn't use the piece in question.)

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

speaking of running tunes, I downloaded Christ Montez โ€œLetโ€™s Danceโ€ this morning ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Canโ€™t wait to run to it ๐Ÿ˜€

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LiisaM

it was the beautiful Jedi that drew me to this post. I have nothing running-wise that I want to report because I am recovering from some kind of muscle trauma and trying to get myself healed.

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toLiisaM

Ah thanks LiisaM . I do hope you're fully healed soon. It can be hard to post when it feels like you have nothing to report. I think the replies to this thread show that many of us are facing different sorts of challenges, and that chatting about non-running topics can sometimes be just as welcome too.

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathon

Hello Cmoi ๐Ÿ‘‹ Jedi is such a cute dog!

Iโ€™ve been loving my time looking after my sonโ€™s dog this past week who is a 3 legged Serbian Hound that he rescued.

Iโ€™ve filled everyday with fabulous walks in the most beautiful and peaceful old English woods and countryside.

He might have only 3 legs, but you would never know it as he is strong and fast and easily capable of handling himself when running around with other dogs.

Running wise Iโ€™m getting back from a couple of annoying injuries and fingers crossed/touch wood Iโ€™ll remain injury free for long enough to get a PB or two this season. Iโ€™m quite a way short of my times from last season at the moment but itโ€™s getting better slowly.

Branko ๐Ÿ˜
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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunBrianRun

Thanks, and yay for more Branko photos RunBrianRun , I've been enjoying them so much on Strava. He's beautiful, and clearly now living his best life. Well done to your son for rescuing him!

Here's to your staying injury-free and racking up the PBs and medals!

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Here you go. Heโ€™s such a lovely warm hearted soul. Loves everyone and all dogs. ๐Ÿ˜

Branko in the woods
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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunBrianRun

Am now making aww noises to Branko, and pondering how much havoc he and Jedi could wreak if given the opportunity!

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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toRunBrianRun

beautiful dawg ๐Ÿฅฐ. Itโ€™s such a boon when they like other dogs I had a JR that hated everything He drove me round the bend ๐Ÿ™ˆ

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GTFCMarathon

We love Jedi โค We're looking at getting our own dog one day that we can run with. Keep the pictures coming ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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CmoiMarathonโ€ข in reply toGTFC

Thanks ย GTFC , and any dog would have such a great life with you and ย Tasha99 ๐Ÿฅฐ

Have some more Jedi spam (I fear I've posted this one before, must take more photos of him! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿคฃ)

Black and white dog sitting by felled trees
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misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toCmoi

Iโ€™m reminded of that glorious song, โ€œI only have eyes for youโ€ ๐Ÿฅฐ. My eyes were instantly drawn to Jedi ๐Ÿ˜€

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