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Well what can I say πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ back in my happy zoneπŸ‘πŸ‘

Went a different route today, and it worked wonders, instead if watching out for the usual points or the five minute bench it was all new, so just relaxed and enjoyed the view. Lots if stinky garlic along the way.

Had a man on a bike riding alongside to offer me advice about interval training and the need for brisk walking πŸ€” sure he meant well but I'm on my own at least a mile from the nearest road, if he'd pulled out his serial killer axe I don't think my current pace would of saved me.

Was aiming for the pit which is nearby, it was in my sights all the way but at the half way bell I wasn't quite there - think I've found my motivation to aim for next week.

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LadyP79

Well done! Final week. I've got an injury so a bit behind but will be with all you graduates soon!!

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SendWineGraduateβ€’ in reply toLadyP79

Thank you, the support on here makes a real difference πŸ‘

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HoagyMGraduate

Well done SW, sounds like that was a good one - especially as the annoying cyclist had forgotten to pack his axe that day :)

Good to see you are already mapping out routes for next week too. I’ve done a little post-grad planning - looking at the route I’m doing and working out how to arrive back at base on my current limit of 33 minutes, so if there’s any extra in the tank I could carry on for a bit longer - maybe even those extra few minutes needed for a 5k, for example? :)

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SendWineGraduateβ€’ in reply toHoagyM

Yep will make running T pit and back may mission for next week πŸ‘

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David_G

Great work, well done! πŸ‘

I must say I wouldn’t want any advice, however well-meant, except from my chosen coach (Michael Johnson in my case) and our friends on here! 😊

Keep going, the end is in sight! πŸπŸ†

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SendWineGraduateβ€’ in reply toDavid_G

Thank you, can't believe I've made it this far

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EiralasGraduate

Really good to hear of the positive effect a new route had and that you enjoyed it. What can I say about the mansplaining cyclist, except grrrr! Hope you enjoy your next two runs just as much and you'll be up on the podium soon :-)

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SendWineGraduateβ€’ in reply toEiralas

🀣 mansplaining

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Jay66UKGraduate

Let me just explain mansplaining to you... 🀣

Well done on the run, and you raise a serious note about personal safety -be careful out there everyone.

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SendWineGraduateβ€’ in reply toJay66UK

Will have to borrow a big dog πŸ˜‰ I've only got πŸ”πŸ”πŸ”πŸ” they are pretty good at personal protection, after all I do feed them, but don't think they'd keep up

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Marvo69Graduateβ€’ in reply toSendWine

I can lend you ASBO

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Marvo69Graduate

Well dive done Wino! Nearly there! X

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SendWineGraduateβ€’ in reply toMarvo69

Not far behind you πŸ˜‹

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PippayoungartGraduate

I hadn't considered the safety aspect until a friend today questioned being out on my own at 6am. Wear headphones, don't make eye contact, and keep going - I reckon they'd just get bored. That's just the potential axe murderers - I wave manicaly at other runners - 'I'm like you! I know I'm slow but I'm a runner really...honest! '

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SendWineGraduateβ€’ in reply toPippayoungart

It is something to be aware of, who is around.

The trails near me are busy with bikes and horses so I like to be able to hear who is coming up behind me πŸ‡πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ

I've only had one incident and that was years ago when a man was following us wanting to talk to my dog, he was a bit of a local character, and although it was scary 'cos he followed us shouting for ages he genuinely meant no harm.

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RobW73Graduate

Well done SW.

Always nice to hear about a good run.

I will probably need to mix up the route again for next week.

If the cyclist had pulled out an axe, I bet you forcefully telling him that he's not going to interrupt your final week would be enough to scare him off...

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SendWineGraduateβ€’ in reply toRobW73

😁 yeah sorry can't stop and be murdered my fitbit timer is running

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