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Rocky...

            So, as a 51 year old I thought I'd cut my running down from 4-5 times a week to twice a week and take up kickboxing in its place to keep my upper body strong. I purchased a freestanding man size punch bag on a stand and of course I had to have pink boxing gloves. I now spend 4 mornings a week kickboxing and I'm feeling fabulous after two weeks of this new sport. I do weights most days after my run but needed something different, I was born to run in the words of 'Springstein' but, I needed something tougher and more challenging especially with all the garden work I do.

Sadly I have had a few strange moments out running lately or walking Daisy. As a women this has made me feel uncomfortable and scared. I know I would be able to out run a bad person but probably not defend myself. I can now get stronger and learn a bit of self defence when I'm out running in lonely situations. 

Funny old world sometimes.

Sadly Dog and Puppy theft is like a pandemic itself here in England, I only walk Daisy with another friend and her dogs or with my boys but, now I have two beauties to walk I need to know I can take care of them if I'm against a situation.

Here's to women's safety, staying strong and living a healthy life.

Debbie ~ KissThePixel2021

Taken on: July 19, 2021

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Camera: Nikon D750, f/2.8, 1/2000 sec, 200mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D750
Lens:	70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8
Aperture:	f/2.8
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	200mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	-1/3 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Other
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Visual Watermark
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