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KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON...JEFFING!

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17⁰ here so as soon as I got out of the car I removed my long sleeves. Jeffed around this lake twice and ended up in quite a sweat. I'm feeling quite unfit but my daughter asked if I fancied doing another 10k this year so this has given me a goal and I think this is just what I needed. With the start of a New Year the usual thoughts of what to aim for have started to kick in. When the weather's like this how can you fail to be optimistic ? I might feel a little differently when I return to Blighty in ten days time 🤪

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RoxdogGraduate

Well that looks lovely and now you have a new plan!

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59erGraduate

Two plans! One to do something about my footwear as soon as I return (thanks for the Barefoot chat) and two to get in to training for my 10k. I like a plan (or two 😁).

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate

Look at that sky! What a great start to the new year, nothing like a dose of sunshine to recharge the batteries, enjoy.

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59erGraduate in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Yes, you're right. The sunshine makes all the difference when you're motivation is low 😎

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I am so envious!!! It was 5k of grey drizzle and waterlogged mud here this morning (which I did absolutely love!!!). Enjoy your time away!

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59erGraduate in reply toMissUnderstanding

I do feel that I've missed a lot of rain and flooding at home which is good because I probably wouldn't have gone out the door. I'm back next week so I only hope it gets a little drier!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to59er

Me too!! I’m not convinced my trainers will be dry by then! 😂😂♥️

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59erGraduate

🤣🤣

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SueAppleRunGraduate

What a beautiful place to run and what a good goal to have

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59erGraduate in reply toSueAppleRun

There's no doubt that the weather really makes a difference to me so I'm feeling pretty optimistic atm. I even did some yoga and a (short) bike ride today 🤪

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SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to59er

Sounds perfect

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CBDBGraduate

Beautiful! Nice route! Yes, plans!! There are too many to choose from around this time of the year, and getting sparser as the year rolls out, in my experience! So well done! Will look out for your shoe wear decisions.

I’ve come to a decision - when the time comes - to simply get another pair of the Altras Lone Peaks I have, and use them both for running and hiking. So for now, I’ll be on the lookout for a pair of low weight gaiters in my shoe size.

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59erGraduate

This is going to be a hard one! I've decided to go to the running shop and see what they suggest. My orthotics guy says I need plenty of support but my toes are saying they need more room. Hopefully I can get sorted in a way which satisfies both parties 😜

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