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I ran with a running buddy today (socially distanced of course). Loved getting my brand new shiny trainers muddy and having a chat and catch up. Loved and enjoyed those runs today. Then upper body weights. Have a great weekend 😁❤#ukrunchat #runningmakesmehappy #RunningHelps #easyruns #runningbuddy #garminrunning #gettingfitter #socialdistancing #happy https://www.instagram.com/p/CM68Z1lHc8zOdz47VlizjrzIytFSHBZb6u3P5I0/?igshid=tr93z1o4dtlh

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Thank you kindness fairy in work 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️😁💕 https://www.instagram.com/p/CM4ch7GH2IoER-o5Y0VzzWIHXHpBTw1yznZe0M0/?igshid=m41ug9mevhy1

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Core workout at 6am with Lisa @thrive_fitness_uk and goal pace intervals this afternoon 🥵 I'm glad it's Friday tomorrow. Rest day.😴 #ukrunchat #intervals #goalpacerepeats #goalpace https://www.instagram.com/p/CM2lIMcLjxM9J43kaaGfGP4B0ZexCiOM-NZ3rg0/?igshid=1h7y3csd01v7r

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Treadmill run done. Get. It. Done. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. The first 10-15 minutes are always the worst and this is what puts people off running and the negative nellies take over. Take control and keep going. Most days you can push through and say goodbye to the negatives and be proud you ran/walked/swam whatever exercise you did today. I'm starting to get used to these double session days now. 🙂💪🏻👍🏻 P.s new trainers are so comfy and supportive. Just love that new trainer feel 👟👟 #ukrunchat #runningmakesmehappy #RunningHelps https://www.instagram.com/p/CMxWZ7XHagC7ArmeEX-CfbdEiWM8alrEOBV-gU0/?igshid=i5m80m5d908s

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Legs workout at 6am with Lisa @thrive_fitness_uk. I love squats and lunges. Curtsey lunges and jumping not so much. That will wake my legs up for an easy run on treadmill this afternoon and then lots of stretching afterwards. Happy not Monday. 😁👍🏻 #ukrunchat #uktrichat #tuesdayworkout #workoutmotivation https://www.instagram.com/p/CMwRQWqn_c3T1LyhoVPgwM09cBjpxpaR25mByM0/?igshid=1ca2mxqbusdwo

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Sometimes it's good to challenge yourself. I did my first Facebook Live this morning about '10 top tips how to start running.'😁 Then rest of the day I've been a lazy moo and did a 9 minute benchmark run for my new 5k Garmin programme on the treadmill. I just didn't have much motivation today. So that's what I'll talk about next Sunday. Motivation. What motivates you to exercise? Enjoy the rest of your Sunday ❤xx #ukrunchat #garminrunning #garminconnect #garminprogramme #motivation https://www.instagram.com/p/CMsBDRYHsSC2rtcES7SHag9B-Oc7NfrPsVg50U0/?igshid=198lg3cosruju

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Well that didn't go to plan. I was trying to beat my 5k PB that I got in January 2020 of 29:25. I've only had a couple of sub 30 mins since. In my head I was sure I was ready. As soon as I started off though I knew even 10:30 min/mile pace was a killer. I pushed through it and got to a mile. Then getting to mile 2 I had a bit of a wobbly moment and felt sorry for myself. I was cursing myself for not doing more intervals, hills and speed work. I was swearing in my head 'why me?! Why have I got an under active thyroid and I'm perimenopausal! 😡🤬😤 and I wanted to sit on the side and cry... I didn't though. I decided ok... intervals for this mile. Then from 2 to 3 I started jogging. I thought 'Come on! You've got more in you...run Skusey! Bloody Run!' So I did. Not the result I wanted. Not what I planned. BUT I got out there, got 5k done as fast as I could and I did NOT give up! Sometimes it doesn't work out. It doesn't mean you give up. Hope you're having a good weekend? Stay safe 😁❤🌈 #ukrunchat #intervals #sometimesitdoesntgotoplan #5krun https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpdGVHHS8EH66fPHoX7ugDnxHy0X36Z4O-0sc0/?igshid=1vrcgnyt1kmgh