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Thatsnotapotato · 02/09/2017 21:43

I've been trying to get fit for a little while (quite overweight and generally useless). Today I ran my first ever three miles without stopping. I felt so chuffed, I decided to treat myself to a bubble bath and glass of wine.

What I didn't realise is that, as I soaked and daydreamed, my husband could hear me narrating my post-win BBC interview with Gabby Logan when I win the London Marathon.

I'm too embarrassed to leave the bathroom.

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WhereDoesThisRoadGo · 02/09/2017 21:45

I love this, OP. Grin

I say, strut out of the bathroom like the winner you are. Own the moment.

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WorknameJimEllis · 02/09/2017 21:47

You are totally epic.

I agree with the pp. Own it and be proud. Smile

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Thatsnotapotato · 02/09/2017 21:52

I even talked about how hard I'd 'hit the wall' at mile 24 but I 'found something extra' to push through it. At least I managed to thank him for all his support in the months of preparation beforehand.

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user1497997754 · 02/09/2017 22:03

Brilliant...well done you....baby steps.....then huge giant running steps

Sayyouwill · 02/09/2017 22:04

Amazing.

I often discuss politics or 'hot topics' such as breastfeeding vs bottle feeding, early weaning etc in the shower. It's the best conversation I get most days!

geekone · 02/09/2017 22:05

Epic I have been running for a year and still often struggle to not stop. Well done you. You are a winner, you never know he might just appreciate this new winning you tonight Wink

GorgeousLadyOfWrangling · 02/09/2017 22:11

Ooh. Didn't someone do something similar last year and the interviewer offered to ring them up on the radio irl?! Grin

I would streak past DH and stay in character.

(My DH knows all my Strictly fantasies and when I'm acting them out in the lounge. My current one involves dancing with Gorka for him to get sick and not one other pro is available so Shirley has to get her son Mark to fill in for one week during which I tango to The Killers' The Man during which I push Mark away at the end of the routine in a tango flounce and waltz off with Gorka....I have a very very patient DH who likes to take the piss humour me a lot).

Seren85 · 02/09/2017 22:13

Well done! Definitely strut out like the winner you are and if he says anything t him next time you'll tell Gabby how you overcame a lack of support to achieve your dream! (I am joking btw!) If it helps I once overheard DH accepting his "Best Metal Performance" Grammy award. It was hilarious but really very sweet.

Threenme · 02/09/2017 22:15

3 miles is amazing! Well done!!! Clearly there is only one option now-you must go down stairs in a suit jacket over your pjs, hairbrush in hand in the role of interviewer to find out how he feels about his wife's epic sporting achievement! Grin

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Thatsnotapotato · 02/09/2017 22:16

Loving these!!! Desperately glad it's not only me.... Gorgeous I am LOVING the level of detail in there!!! Your DH sounds fab Grin x

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Threenme · 02/09/2017 22:16

seren "you'll tell gabby" this made me lolGrin

BitOutOfPractice · 02/09/2017 22:17

Can you fashion a medal out of something in the bathroom and strut out naked apart from your winners medal

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Thatsnotapotato · 02/09/2017 22:18

Oooh maybe I should ask him to help me stretch? I think he'd pass out from shock....

Threenme bloody brilliant idea Grin

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Threenme · 02/09/2017 22:19

bitoutofpractice is better!!! Please do that insteadGrin

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Thatsnotapotato · 02/09/2017 22:20

I could utilise my DCs foam alphabet letters and stick them to my chest to spell 'champ' perhaps?

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skyzumarubble · 02/09/2017 22:21

Oh this made me laugh and God on you for doing 3 miles!

BitOutOfPractice · 02/09/2017 22:23

Do it. Be a cross between Beyoncé and Paula Radcliffe

Threenme · 02/09/2017 22:23

Grin Thats brilliant!!! I love this thread! Everyone is so happy, no one is mean! No one has come on to say YABU- 3 miles not 24Hmm!!! It's just NICE!!!!!Thanks op!

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Thatsnotapotato · 02/09/2017 22:26

When I think of Paula Radcliffe I can only think of pooing in the road..... not sure he'll find that sexy. Though to be honest he's having to put up with a bit of a drought so he probably wouldn't give two hoots....

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innagazing · 02/09/2017 22:27

I once won a marathon and felt absolutely fantastic!
Trouble was, it was just a dream.

GorgeousLadyOfWrangling · 02/09/2017 22:27

potato Blush he's a sweetheart. He will now play a song then ask what I'd do to it and who with. He once caught me wildly grinning at the TV clapping Leroy (I was watching Fame). He also once caught me eating chocolate cake whilst watching Nigella make one (it had Happy Birthday on it and was bloody lovely. DH merely arched an eyebrow and said he didn't know it was my birthday. It wasn't).
I brazen these things out like they're completely normal.Wink

BannedFromNarnia · 02/09/2017 22:27

Well done!!

The only way out is to front this: either come down with your hairbrush and ask your DH if he has anything to tell Gabby, or excitedly run down and tell him all about your finish time and the interview with her afterwards.

(I've also had to deal with 'DH caught me narrating my life for potential biopic material, can you tell?)

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Thatsnotapotato · 02/09/2017 22:28

innagazing i'd take that!!

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Thatsnotapotato · 02/09/2017 22:29

Oh God I love these, now I'm wondering who will play me in the movie of my life?

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