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hey well done Missy. I'm tired just thinking about that distance. Good on ya girl xxx

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The trouble with some runners is; They get this thought in their head, and it just won't go away......
After Fridays run I decided it was time to make Sunday's run my longest of the week - Like it always has been, and should be....It's what Sundays are for.....

Fortunately, the piriformis has been quiet for the last couple of days, so not only was I going to run my six mile route out into the country, there would be none of this eating an apple under the pretence of 'Warming up'!... So at six thirty under a cloudless sky and rising temperatures I took my first cautious steps into the unknown.....

I hit the ground running, and although I felt some stiffness in the early stages, by the time I left the village I was moving fairly pain free. Out along an almost deserted country road, except for a walker I spotted in the distance. I had soon run him down, and as I approached I could see from the shape of his calves that he was no stranger to travelling by foot. I threw out a cheery 'Good Morning' as I eased past, and got one back. I then realised he was jogging just behind. My first proper run out was not the time to set myself a challenge, so I continued at a slow relentless pace without glancing back - Always a red rag to a bull, or a gauntlet thrust into ones face.....

His footsteps grew fainter, and as I turned a corner I managed a quick appraisal of his progress, and was surprised to find he had long since given up the chase. Foxy 1....Random walker nil! By this time my mind had successfully completed a toolbox full of jobs and associated problems, and I suddenly realised that for the last four miles I had not thought about my troublesome piriformis once, probably because it hadn't been troublesome....

I arrived home barely breaking a sweat, what a truly satisfying run, and definitely a fantastic result for my first proper six mile run......
And just when I thought the day couldn't get any better than this, Mrs Fox suggested that we go out for Sunday Lunch......Whhhaaaaaaaa!

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Well done Bob, glad you're getting back to your 'old' self again ..... enjoy your lunch!

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Just one bloke doing the exercises with all those women Lion Queen? He does look 'Handy' though.....

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Cheers Mags....
It's the first time in almost five months that I've felt like I'm making real progress......I felt like me old self.....

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Brilliant!

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Amazing Missy!
Round of applause!

Whatever you're on I need some!
This heat's wiped me out

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:Hahahaha, that was a funny photo, Floydy. I don’t think I want to tangle with a gator like that, and am sure a long way (thankfully) from that physique. Outrunning them is a much better Idea, and thought my toe still has me mostly sidelined I’ve been able to dodge a few of Lefty the Alligator’s babies that are now about two feet long. I know you must have enjoyed that workout the other day without having to look at the clock. You really have shown that high rep sets and working to failure can keep one muscular and in control of extra weight without running around the countryside like some of us are inclined to do. The secret to fitness really is about doing what you enjoy, not forcing yourself into activities that really aren’t fun. Doing what you love creates a lifestyle rather than a series of dreaded appointments.

Missy, I am just over the moon to hear that you completed the 10k! So proud of you! I remember when you first started preparing for this event, so I know you must feel really satisfied, and that you’ll be adding longer walks to your routine. That’s my favorite running distance. Well done!

Haha, thanks for the link LQ. Nothing wrong with the older workouts. I am doing a modified version of a step aerobics program I started in 1990. Whatever works, right!

OGF, I couldn’t be happier to hear that your piriformis has wandered off on some holiday. Let’s just hope that it’s a permanent relocations. You have me soooooooo jealous about running six, but in the best of ways because I am thrilled not only about your six but that you are outrunning all the walkers in your neighborhood. Even better, you inspired him into a little running. It’s contagious. Things are looking up your way and in five or six weeks (no, I won’t mention why ) will be much improved all the way around.

Alright, enough of this little love fest . I am off to grab this Monday by the ears and get rid of a lengthy To Do list.

Happy moving!

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Thankyou everyone

I admit that I was very stiff yesterday and today - stairs were not my friend

But when my neighbour called tonight and said fancy a walk down the lane I was straight into my trainers and the two mile planned walk turned into a five mile one

Much slower then Saturdays as we were just strolling and chatting and laughing and just enjoying the coolness of the evening after the heat of the day

Fingers crossed my stiffness will have been helped

OGF, I really enjoyed reading of your run. Im a long way off from running or even jogging but reading your account there reminded me of much younger days when I could easily run 5 miles and enjoy it

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Missy, what a nice time you must have had, and right back into the saddle for you! You must feel really accomplished.

I am doing something very out of the ordinary today, heading to a strange and different place for me, but a treasured and often-visited place by Floydy known as "the gym". What I expect to look like to the regulars (I really do like this lady):