Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Congratulations on getting back in the groove of jogging! We walk 5 K but not jog it . I hope you and your husband can both get in shape together. Enjoyed your poem celebrating the event!

 Comment Written 10-May-2023

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reply by the author on 11-May-2023

Hello Helen :)
Thank you!
Shaun's not really into running but he is a keen road cyclist. He gets out every weekend with his cycling club and he also tries to go in the week when he can find the time (and energy!)
I occasionally join him if he's going mountain biking, but I'm wary of riding in traffic so don't enjoy road cycling at all.
We walk the dog together though!
Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

Hi there Debra
I can sure relate to this. I know the feeling well. Short and sweet with a nice bit of Humour. My kind of poem. Made me smile.
Best wishes. Jen.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Hello Jen :)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem! Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your last line was funny but appropriate, Debra.
I enjoyed your poem The picture fit well. It seemed
you did a great job. I believe you will meet your goal
now that you've done this jog today. I liked the color scheme
and the rhyme scheme. Is it safe to run alone?
Thanks for sharing, Jan

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Hi Jan :) Thank you for your lovely feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem and appreciate the vote of confidence too! When I'm on my own, I only run locally and where there are plenty of people around. I wouldn't run anywhere that is out of the way, unless I was running with someone else.
Best wishes as always, Debra :)

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Excellent short rhymed poem. I like the presentation too. Good rhyming that doesn't sound forced.

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thank you for your kind feedback, Gypsy :)
Best wishes as always, Debra

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

What a nice, happy poem this is, and I can understand your joy in running 5K in just over thirty minutes!

Very well done, and here you are poem 28 in your NaPoWriMo.

So sixth worthy in every sense. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Hello Gloria :)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and generous 6 star rating! I appreciate both :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Well done Debra for running that distance in just over 30 minutes, that is very good going and you were inspired to write a poem about it too! Ha ha ha, a fun post, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thank you so much, Dolly :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

Very nice short poetry, and straight to the point. As the weather warms up and summer approaches, many us will join you in those morning runs. As much as we don't want to, but must to stay healthy.

Good alternating rhyme.

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thank you for your kind feedback :)
Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, Aglow, salutes the evidence of your reentry into the world of health and wellness. The first steps are the second hardest. The first hardest are the second steps, once you are reminded of the first.

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thank you for your kind feedback :)
Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

Well done Debra both on your 5k and your post. I'm very impressed with your timing and self-discipline and think you can definitely be excused the red face! I enjoyed this verse and the fact that the first stanza is all about forcing yourself out there whilst the second was absolute celebration and exhileration

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks so much, Debbie :) I appreciate your kind feedback and the encouragement too! Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I'm most impressed, 5km is most impressive my friend, and in 30 minutes! Extra good. You must be pretty fit my friend, this is an excellent post and running achievement, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thank you so much, Roy :)
Best wishes as always, Debra

reply by royowen on 07-May-2023

A pleasure