Sunday Run: Back on the road

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This is my first run in nearly two weeks. I was suffering from 'man flu' and am not completely over it, but I wanted to get out again. The weather has been crap lately with a fair bit of rain, but this morning was dry, if cool. I put on my warmer top and headed out to see how it went.

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This was on the way down from the highest point of the run, up behind me. This track runs behind the Fairfield estate with a bridle way running parallel behind the trees on the left. I could hear a woodpecker in there somewhere.

Initially I thought I would just try running up to Fairfield to see what energy I had. It was going fairly well, so I kept on going with the big loop to Stotfold. My Bluetooth bone conduction headphones had been telling me the battery was low and they switched off not long after I took the photo. I had been listening to the Cryptomaniacs podcast. I had to do the rest of the run with just my own thoughts.

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I managed to keep up a good pace despite my lack of recent running and not feeling 100%. It seems fitness does not fade too quickly.

I saw a few other runners out and lots of dog walkers enjoying the bright morning. I felt pretty good as I ran back through Arlesey and took diversions to stretch it out to 10km. After I got home my Garmin watch uploaded the run and it appeared on Strava, but then I noticed the watch was stuck on 'Saving...'. I have not seen it do that before, but after a reset it seems okay. I looked online and saw other people have experienced this.

We no longer have the @exhaust dapp, but the community is still here and I see some people still use it. I would say we should not be relying on votes and tokens from such dapps anyway. Build a following of people who enjoy what you do. I know some were using Exhaust, but not giving any information about their activities. I like to provide something for others to read.

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Run free and stay well.

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It is really good to see you back on track again

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'searching for signs of sanity' - Nice, although i feel somewhat a fruitless exercise!

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There are good people out there if you seek them.

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dang that manflu
good to see you getting back to strength old chum
full power to ya

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It truly sucks. Don't think I've had COVID though.

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That's a pretty consistent pace after two weeks off, and a gate or road or something in there.

Are those bone-conductive headphones you're wearing?

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I was happy with it. The big dip would be where I stopped to take the photo.

I love my Aftershokz headphones for running. I like to hear what's going on around me.

!BEER

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I can't imagine running while still feeling the effects of the flu but it's good that you are dedicated enough to make it out. Glad you're feeling somewhat better though.

My wife has a pair of those headphones. Their a neat technology. Strange the first time you wear them.

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I think I feel better after the run. My breathing is not too bad.

I am used to these headphones now. I like to have podcasts when I am running.

!BEER

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You need to stake more BEER (24 staked BEER allows you to call BEER one time per day)

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Yeah I prefer to have a podcast going when I walk the dog as well.

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I was suffering from 'man flu' and am not completely over it

Man-Flu or COVID, have you tested?

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I tested a couple of times and was completely negative.

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I would think having flu after a 2 year gap may be quite harsh. I haven't had either since 2019.

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We're not getting exposure to germs these days to build any immunity. I'll test again before I next go to the office. Yes, I know you don't go there :)

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:D Doesn't look like we'll be there full time for a while, but face to face can be useful.

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Glad you're feeling better. Man flu is pretty nasty. Women will never understand :)

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Of course I got lots of sympathy say home 😊 Could be worse.

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I am hearing there are still other virus's going around other than covid, glad your on the mend. !LUV

The exhaust dapp thing is an interesting learning. As others say I think " I came for the Hive Rewards but am staying for the community" Though I still also find myself trying to build and collect tokens.

I wish I could run that pace after a couple of weeks off I seem to fall to pieces !LOL

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I think we have been isolated from other viruses over lockdown, so natural immunity may be down a bit. I tend to get a cold about once a year. Maybe I should get the flu jab.

I'm happy I retained some fitness. I guess all that running pays off.

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I'm really young and I don't go out for jogs and walks. I'm not big on fitness now but I know I will be soon if I get out of shape. If the red line is supposed to mark your route, damn!!! I don't know what to say, lol. I'll probably pass out if I were to run or jog that distance.

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I started running late, but I've developed some fitness. You have to start somewhere and I wish I'd done more when I was younger. Stay well.

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