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On my run this morning I thought about...

...how relieved I was that four days without a run hasn't turned me into a huge fat couch-bound slug!  

...how glad I was that I plucked up courage to ask that boy out the other day, even though he said no.

...how happy I am to have a bit of sunshine to run in.

...general running thoughts.

 ...sex.

I have to say that I always prefer running alone.  I can go at my own pace, stop and walk when I like, and pick where I want to go.  I've always been very happy in my own company so I don't get lonely, and I hate the thought of holding someone back who wants to go faster, (or talk when I'm too out of breath!).

That said, I've thought about joining a running club that caters for all abilities, just to meet more people who are keen on running...  Maybe one day.

I bought my first sports watch the other day.  Popped into Argos because a wanted a cheap, basic one that I could use the next day.  Found this:

Casio sports watch

 It was reduced to £14.99 from £29.99, and because it was the last, display model, and I had £14 in cash in my purse, I haggled with the nice lady and got the extra 99p off!  Result.

I think it's more for yachting (!) than running, but I just wanted a sturdy, robust watch with stopwatch and timer functions, and it's done the job so far.

 Been running for just under four months now, and loving it.  35-40 mins with walk-breaks 4-6 times a week.  Going on my first long run this morning and gonna aim for 50 - 60 mins.  That's where the watch will come in handy.