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Rita Mistry
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Following the three Rs: Reading; Writing; Running.
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After 2 days of child-minding (oh, and a HM), I’m testing out my legs. Tired but okay for a jog, and pleasing to realise that I can plod gently up Rest Hill Road without dying. Although the HR average was a bit higher than zone 2, most of it was under 150 and it all felt comfortable on the lungs.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Forest bathing with a gentle 4-mile run amongst scented pines. Hip/glute still an issue so I’ll need some advice, and as my half is only in two weeks, that is going to hurt. Plus getting menopause symptoms (broken sleep, hot flushes) since about two weeks ago 🤦🏽‍♀️

#runninginjuries #hemstedforest
September 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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A cloudy day for our last day here, which was ideal for a run, but yesterday I did do some laps in the coldest outdoor pool I have ever put my toes in 🥶🥶🥶.

#northcyprus
April 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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We should have watched two plays on this trip, but sadly our Edward II had to be cancelled, so it was just Hamlet in the end.
RSC: Hamlet – Back in Stratford
I know I shouldn’t, what with the crumbs and all, but I’m eating a pain au chocolat on the bed with a glass of red to wash it down. It’s a moment of decadence that I can enjoy while we relax, befor…
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February 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Having gone past this little carriage a gazillion times on my Stratford upon Avon runs, we have finally come to have a cup of tea in ‘Bobby’s’.

#stratforduponavon #myhappyplace
February 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
February 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Memories of swimming in that hotel pool! But now, back to earth with a bump.

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#newyearsresolution #williachievemygoals #gottokeeptrying
January 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM