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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Seem to see a lot of people saying that people should not be out running. We are still running, we stick to the back streets and cross the road or take a very wide berth if we do see anybody. I dare say that there are some who aren't taking precautions but exercise is important both mentally and physically.

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By *ackandtheunicornCouple
over a year ago

liverpool

"Seem to see a lot of people saying that people should not be out running. We are still running, we stick to the back streets and cross the road or take a very wide berth if we do see anybody. I dare say that there are some who aren't taking precautions but exercise is important both mentally and physically."

There's nothing wrong with going for a run on your own or with household members.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely...gotta look after your health in mind and body,of course it's a lot easier for those living in country areas with woods ..mountains ..open fields and less population etc to do these things

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By *oldswarriorMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

What does the government's official site say.

Far to many people making up nonsense and promoting it as rules.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We feel more at risk going to the supermarket at the mo!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I go running later at night when it is quieter, but I always did anyway.

You need to keep healthy. Only my opinion but I would suspect the healthier you are the better equiped your body is when you catch the virus.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Probably one of the best things to do at the moment for mind and body - tuning, hiking, walking, I’m missing my usual weekend scramble up on to kinder scout, really gets the lungs going and clears the mind

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Running is fine.

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By *nto My ArmsMan
over a year ago

Herts/London

I'm still running regularly and being overtly respectful of social distancing.

I'll slow down or stop if I see a situation where it could be considered unsafe.

Astonished that people are still letting their dogs off the leash. Runners are nice targets for playful mutts.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We are still working, but as the gyms are shut, we are going most nights. Luckily, we have some dumbbells laying a out as well for garden workouts. The battle is trying to avoid the naughty food, oh, and the cold beers in this weather!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Running is fine. "

Ah Tom, good to hear from you. You doing ok??

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Have not seen a convincing argument against going running to be honest. I take my bike out on my own and ride out on my horse and nobody has said anything other than a cheery good morning.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I am still walking miles daily. Down the woods and along the river and do not see a soul. Fresh air and exercise keep me sane.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Running is fine.

Ah Tom, good to hear from you. You doing ok??"

Yes thank you..

Trying to stay out of Corona threads and concentrate on my shark threads..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We run, riverbanks and rural footpaths mainly, we never see a soul other than each other.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Running is fine.

Ah Tom, good to hear from you. You doing ok??

Yes thank you..

Trying to stay out of Corona threads and concentrate on my shark threads.. "

Good plan!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People like you make me sick

Stay home trust in God and David Icke

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

People like you make me sick

Stay home trust in God and David Icke

We saw David out running the other day, he was sweating and gobbing all over place....dirty swine

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I think people don't take him seriously. Anyone who does not conform to social norms is often ridiculed ..

Why do people do this.. to seek acceptance in my opinion.. I remember the Terry Wogan interview..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What you have to remember with all these conspiracy theorists.....there bank accounts are all rather large. Tommy Robinson, case in point. Not a conspiracy nut, just a racist who doesn't actually care about this country. Loves spreading hate because he makes an awful lot on money doing so. David Icke is worth a bit I'd bet, clever business man more than anything.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Their*

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By *ubsteffTV/TS
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"I am still walking miles daily. Down the woods and along the river and do not see a soul. Fresh air and exercise keep me sane."

Wow! Cracking pics there

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By *ornLordMan
over a year ago

Wiltshire and London

With the better weather I have been out cycling regularly. Just been furloughed so I will welcome the chance to be out when I want, not when work think I should or shouldn’t be.

However, I will be cycling on my own and doing my best to stay well upwind of others as the guidance says keep a lot of distance fore and aft.

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By *uttyjonnMan
over a year ago

SEA

They are thinking about banning excercise outside now (see BBC) due to people ignoring the guidance

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"What you have to remember with all these conspiracy theorists.....there bank accounts are all rather large. Tommy Robinson, case in point. Not a conspiracy nut, just a racist who doesn't actually care about this country. Loves spreading hate because he makes an awful lot on money doing so. David Icke is worth a bit I'd bet, clever business man more than anything."

I never thought of it like that.... It amazes me that the religious people believe in Jesus and the second coming but yet the second a person says he is Jesus then they all ridicule him.. or her to be politically correct..

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"They are thinking about banning excercise outside now (see BBC) due to people ignoring the guidance

It's not the people exercising out of the home being sensible that's the problem.. it's the idiots out socialising.. they will continue regardless..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm still running. I'm lucky to have trails nearby so can in the main avoid people. Forecast is good today so will run this evening as its obvious people will be out during the day.

There seems to be a growing tendency to divert blame from the government handling if this on to those doing nothing wrong. See also the government attacking premiership footballers

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So a few dick heads go to the park to sunbathe and a whole nation can't exercise outdoors? We just cam back from a run and avoided going near a soul, run in the road and down side roads.

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By *angtidy42Couple
over a year ago

Redditch

Running is fine and safe as long as you keep your distance, it's when your to close, blowing out of your arse and spitting to clear your month that's when I take offence

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Running is fine and safe as long as you keep your distance, it's when your to close, blowing out of your arse and spitting to clear your month that's when I take offence

Exactly this.

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By *jay9092Man
over a year ago

Bristol

I agree. I love running and it's one of my main forms of exercise. More so in cases like this where I need it more for my own mental sanity. So hopefully everyone can do the same!

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

Nothing wrong with running. It's exercise. It's permitted.

Just got to be aware to observe the social distancing.

Unless you're symptomatic or in your isolation week, in which case, stay tha fak home!

Period.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I run daily ...mind you I live in countryside so no ones out here. Thing is if your away from people at the social distance then why not as your not harming anyone therefore no ones gonna end up in the hospital because of you , which s the reason for lockdown is in place ...you may sprain your ankle tho lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing wrong with running at all! If anything, I think this has encouraged more people to get out running.

I feel bad for all those avid gym goers who are now only allowed to exercise outside once a day. That must be tough.

Crack on!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Talking of banning it now..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They probably will and we shall all probably only be allowed to shop once a week ...have to run up n down stairs instead

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By *BootyfulDayWoman
over a year ago

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I've been doing my daily outdoor exercise...normally running now but previously walking. I live in the city but will go on the streets with wide pavements and will run on the road to avoid people to keep a distance. I hope they don't ban outdoor exercise as it would be a shame for us who are following the rules about it.

Just starting to get fitter and getting back in shape and was hoping to continue that

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

They will not ban it..

I promise you all.

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By *nmgCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool

I'm running daily. It's nothing I wouldn't normally do, I run cross country so see fewer people and I take appropriate precautions.

Of more concern is the amount of teenagers who are clearly meeting up to spend the days out with their friends in groups while there's no school

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

out on my bike once a day have found a track that hardly anyone uses.all last week i passed 3 people on it so as long as it stays like that thats where i will keep going.is bout 5 miles from front door and back again

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By *ip2Man
over a year ago

Near Maidenhead

Got two reminders recently why we are being asked to keep exercise short.

The day before yesterday there was a loud pop from the front tyre of my bicycle. Got an instant flat. While going downhill. Slowly.

The day before that, I'd gone down a hill quite fast.

Yesterday I went running and hopping over a stile felt my foot slip a bit on the wood. So that could've been another one...

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

I’ve done lots of running and cycling. It’s not been banned yet.

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

"They are thinking about banning excercise outside now (see BBC) due to people ignoring the guidance

It's not the people exercising out of the home being sensible that's the problem.. it's the idiots out socialising.. they will continue regardless.. "

This is the problem.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I was awake last night thinking about this running thread and worrying. It's not the social distancing that worries me but the likelihood of having a fall and nobody finding you. Please take sensible precautions folks. If alone, tell somebody your route and expected time back so the alarm can be raised to the emergency services.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"I was awake last night thinking about this running thread and worrying. It's not the social distancing that worries me but the likelihood of having a fall and nobody finding you. Please take sensible precautions folks. If alone, tell somebody your route and expected time back so the alarm can be raised to the emergency services."

Good call Tom..

As when out on the hills pre lockdown..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Probably more a concern if you are going cross country, bit valid yeah

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Nice and cheap workout but I am a fair weather runner.. Iyou won't see me out in the wind and rain..

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

Fully agree with this Tom.

Whilst the minority seem to be intent on spoiling it for the majority (meeting in parks etc) you are also correct that even if outdoor exercise was stopped, it still wouldn't stop the idiots from carrying on. Have seen groups of kids out & even a BBQ up the road from me with several attending who obviously don't live there in the last couple of days.

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By *lack UhuruMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Running is fine, especially the way you're doing it. Even the government have said you can go out for exercise by yourself or with your household.

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By *itonmyfacebookMan
over a year ago

Burton on Trent

"Nice and cheap workout but I am a fair weather runner.. Iyou won't see me out in the wind and rain.. "

I used to love running in the rain.

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By *udistnorthantsMan
over a year ago

Desborough

I haven't ran for a while so I'm sort of looking forward to going for one early tomorrow morning after I get up to feed the cat....streets should be deserted then anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

End of the world and you lot carrying on like your forest gump.

So selfish make me sick stay home and order takeaways

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got nothing against people going for a run, and I can also understand that gym members have got to find an alternative - it's just that there has been a noticeable explosion in the number of joggers out and about, and the whole point about the 'Stay at home' message is to prevent the spread of this thing and the more self-disciplined we are, the less time we'll have to to do it for.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

The vital aspect of life today is to keep a 2 metre distance from people who you don't live with. If you are walking, running, crawling etc outside and retaining this distance then it's not of greater risk. If we believe we are infected, it would be wise to isolate at home, getting exercise there, though if living alone and very isolated, I'd see it as reasonable to venture out, for health purposes, with extreme distances from others.

People are projecting their internalised emotional and psychological baggage on to others, as they are unwilling to confront their own selves, finding it easier to scapegoat and bully.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Running is safe with social distancing.. Belle and Sebastian who started this thread are keeping both healthy and fit

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Running is safe with social distancing.. Belle and Sebastian who started this thread are keeping both healthy and fit

Good band. Stars of Track and Field is a favourite or Boy with the Arab Strap

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've got nothing against people going for a run, and I can also understand that gym members have got to find an alternative - it's just that there has been a noticeable explosion in the number of joggers out and about, and the whole point about the 'Stay at home' message is to prevent the spread of this thing and the more self-disciplined we are, the less time we'll have to to do it for."

As long as runners observe the distancing,no probs!

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By *udistcpl1Couple
over a year ago

Wirral

"I'm still running regularly and being overtly respectful of social distancing.

I'll slow down or stop if I see a situation where it could be considered unsafe.

Astonished that people are still letting their dogs off the leash. Runners are nice targets for playful mutts. "

Ive had one or two issues with dogs over the years. A kick usually works quite well.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

As long as runners observe the distancing,no probs!"

To be fair.. social distancing no issue if you can't keep up

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By *rank speakerMan
over a year ago

Worcester

"I am still walking miles daily. Down the woods and along the river and do not see a soul. Fresh air and exercise keep me sane."

Sounds extremely sensible to me. I'm glad to hear everyone is respecting distancing though!

Well done all you considerate ones

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By *ovegames42Man
over a year ago

london

We feel more at risk going to the supermarket at the mo! "
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I was at Tesco’s on Saturday only letting in a limited number of people, but seems some people still can stick to in store recommendations to promote social distancing. “ even with announcements over the tannoy system “.

Dread to think how the Easter break will unfold.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Run in pairs and all.ok

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By *ake_holeMan
over a year ago

London

These times may be trying and I may be starved of contact but at least i broke my 5km pb

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By *ralwsmMan
over a year ago

Weston-super-Mare

"These times may be trying and I may be starved of contact but at least i broke my 5km pb"

Haven't broken any records but last Friday when out for my early morning run I tripped and fell breaking several ribs, was fortunate as the pavement broke my fall when my head hit it, also have bruised cheekbone, black eye, cuts and bruises etc.

My present record to beat (P.B.) is to put on a pair of socks in under 10 minutes

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By *ake_holeMan
over a year ago

London

"These times may be trying and I may be starved of contact but at least i broke my 5km pb

My present record to beat (P.B.) is to put on a pair of socks in under 10 minutes"

Oh christ I'm sorry! Hope you get better soon

If it's any consolation my back is messing up so I'm at 15 minutes, you hold the injured sock wearing world record

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By *ornLordMan
over a year ago

Wiltshire and London

"These times may be trying and I may be starved of contact but at least i broke my 5km pb

My present record to beat (P.B.) is to put on a pair of socks in under 10 minutes

Oh christ I'm sorry! Hope you get better soon

If it's any consolation my back is messing up so I'm at 15 minutes, you hold the injured sock wearing world record "

Ladies and gents, I give you the Lockdown Olympics!

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Any tips for a new runner in lockdown Belle and Sebastian ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Any tips for a new runner in lockdown Belle and Sebastian ?"

Build up slowly, then just extend the distance. I only started because I used to run home from the pub!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Running, walking the dog, riding your bike. All good to me, Just use a bit of common sense I guess. but I am no expert. As long as it's approved by the scientific wallahs advising the government I will keep doing it. It's the only thing keeping me sane at the moment.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Any tips for a new runner in lockdown Belle and Sebastian ?

Build up slowly, then just extend the distance. I only started because I used to run home from the pub!!"

Blimey. I didn't realise the pubs in Westcliffe were that rough !

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Any tips for a new runner in lockdown Belle and Sebastian ?

Build up slowly, then just extend the distance. I only started because I used to run home from the pub!!

Blimey. I didn't realise the pubs in Westcliffe were that rough !"

Not so much that.....I was late home!

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich

"Any tips for a new runner in lockdown Belle and Sebastian ?

Build up slowly, then just extend the distance. I only started because I used to run home from the pub!!"
ive ran to the pub but never been in a fit state to run home after.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Any tips for a new runner in lockdown Belle and Sebastian ?

Build up slowly, then just extend the distance. I only started because I used to run home from the pub!!

Blimey. I didn't realise the pubs in Westcliffe were that rough !

Not so much that.....I was late home!"

I have badly bruised or broken one of my toes so not running for a little while. Might see if I can ride my bike instead and that's not an euphanism

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Any tips for a new runner in lockdown Belle and Sebastian ?

Build up slowly, then just extend the distance. I only started because I used to run home from the pub!!

Blimey. I didn't realise the pubs in Westcliffe were that rough !

Not so much that.....I was late home!

I have badly bruised or broken one of my toes so not running for a little while. Might see if I can ride my bike instead and that's not an euphanism "

To be honest, cycling is the better option. Less impact on the knees!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Any tips for a new runner in lockdown Belle and Sebastian ?

Build up slowly, then just extend the distance. I only started because I used to run home from the pub!!ive ran to the pub but never been in a fit state to run home after.

I though I was Mo Farah after a few ales!!

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich

"Any tips for a new runner in lockdown Belle and Sebastian ?

Build up slowly, then just extend the distance. I only started because I used to run home from the pub!!

Blimey. I didn't realise the pubs in Westcliffe were that rough !

Not so much that.....I was late home!

I have badly bruised or broken one of my toes so not running for a little while. Might see if I can ride my bike instead and that's not an euphanism "
Be nice to have a bike to ride and that is an euphemism.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Any tips for a new runner in lockdown Belle and Sebastian ?

Build up slowly, then just extend the distance. I only started because I used to run home from the pub!!

Blimey. I didn't realise the pubs in Westcliffe were that rough !

Not so much that.....I was late home!

I have badly bruised or broken one of my toes so not running for a little while. Might see if I can ride my bike instead and that's not an euphanism Be nice to have a bike to ride and that is an euphemism.

Chopper?? Couldn't resist

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By *ovegames42Man
over a year ago

london

"They are thinking about banning excercise outside now (see BBC) due to people ignoring the guidance

In France you have to apply for a permit online to leave the house and carry it with you.

No exercise during daytime hours.

“ That’s tough “.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Just be resourceful.. I can work out on a square metre of carpet with two bags of flour ..

Only I have no flour

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"They are thinking about banning excercise outside now (see BBC) due to people ignoring the guidance

In France you have to apply for a permit online to leave the house and carry it with you.

No exercise during daytime hours.

“ That’s tough “."

Corona does not spread by night? Bats must be innocent..

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