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**giftplas** · 04-10-2006, 07:00 AM

Thanks Patty!
it's funny cos when I started, my goal was to run 1 mile. It was my niece that wanted to do the 5k run, and I agreed to walk it partly if I had to. That got me thinking I need to TRY to run it, and here I am, just enlisted for it, all paid up and have already beat my 1 mile target.

I'm glad u think it's ok to do the 20, it's much easier than stopping and starting all the time I think. And from next week it's solid all the way anyhow.

I bought my very first pair of running shoes today and it felt great. There is no where round me to be assessed, so I've gone for what feels comfy and will keep my fingers crossed. Also bought some running tights (3/4 length as getting warmer), thought i'd look like a beached whale given that I'm still a UK 16-18 but they aren't at all bad. Don't think I'll be arrested for going out in public in them!

I guess your right about the traffic, I plan my 'long runs' to go down to town and run in a nice park down there. Just now it's too far, but eventually :wink: . DH has even agreed to get the bus with DD and meet me down there as it's a lovely place for picnic, and has paddling pool/play park that DD enjoys in the summertime. I can't wait! It's also where the 5k is being held in July so will be good to run the paths in the park to get used to them.

Anyhow.. have gone on. Sorry! just excited

Thanks as always for the support and help Patty. ur a star!

04-10-2006, 07:00 AM	#20
giftplas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	Thanks Patty! it's funny cos when I started, my goal was to run 1 mile. It was my niece that wanted to do the 5k run, and I agreed to walk it partly if I had to. That got me thinking I need to TRY to run it, and here I am, just enlisted for it, all paid up and have already beat my 1 mile target. I'm glad u think it's ok to do the 20, it's much easier than stopping and starting all the time I think. And from next week it's solid all the way anyhow. I bought my very first pair of running shoes today and it felt great. There is no where round me to be assessed, so I've gone for what feels comfy and will keep my fingers crossed. Also bought some running tights (3/4 length as getting warmer), thought i'd look like a beached whale given that I'm still a UK 16-18 but they aren't at all bad. Don't think I'll be arrested for going out in public in them! I guess your right about the traffic, I plan my 'long runs' to go down to town and run in a nice park down there. Just now it's too far, but eventually :wink: . DH has even agreed to get the bus with DD and meet me down there as it's a lovely place for picnic, and has paddling pool/play park that DD enjoys in the summertime. I can't wait! It's also where the 5k is being held in July so will be good to run the paths in the park to get used to them. Anyhow.. have gone on. Sorry! just excited Thanks as always for the support and help Patty. ur a star!
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