We seem to have a large number of lady runners joining the club this Autumn.Whilst trawling through the web site archives getting ready for the switch to the new all singing and dancing site I came across this poem submitted by Carol and Gill last year which may provide you all with some inspiration.
Thanks to you!
It started off on a whim,
It was cheaper than going to the gym.
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A new year’s resolution we said,
Walked through the gate full of dread.
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Smiling faces was all that we saw,
Believed we would like it for sure.
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The first run was so tough,
Had we thought it through enough?
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The day after we could not move,
We felt so battered and bruised.
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Give it one more try, we’ll live through it,
So returned with a fighting spirit.
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You encouraged us, you trained us,
You helped us, you raised us,
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Short strides is what constantly runs in our heads,
When we feel like giving up instead.
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It picks us up to carry on,
Even when it feels so long.
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Now we are fitter and healthier than before,
We thought a proper race should be in store.
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Signed up for Swansea very excited,
With our times recorded we were so delighted,
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The meal was lovely, the atmosphere electric,
The coach surprisingly comfy, the showers pathetic.
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The experience so far has been a real ball,
Thank you to one and all.
Love from Gillian & Carol. XX