Finding joy in the journey....

[Oldfloss]

And I do. All the time. On Sunday, I ran the farthest I have run, 8. 87 K.

I am not sure where the journey is taking me, but taking me it is, and wherever I end up, I shall be content

Of course.... it might be a Never-Ending Journey

[kcboles]

That is awesome!!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to kcboles]

Yes, I get to run in some lovely places....especially when they are dry!!!!

[jt24 Graduate10]

That's a great distance, well done x

You SO were my inspiration pixie today

I did 7.3km of mixed run/walk on a 'working' forest's trail paths and loved it

I honestly thought of you quite a lot as I was skipping about the place

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to jt24]

I am so glad😏 I like the idea of being a pixie!

Your run sounds super...woodland trails and a great distance too.☺

[yatesco]

You really do have the most stunning views on your runs. (and the Never Ending Story was one of my child-hood favourite films :-)).

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

I knew someone would know!😏 I still love that film....

Yes..I am lucky,but your runs are in a beautiful area too🙂

[mfamilias Graduate10]

Well done for the new distance record - it's all about enjoying the journey rather than the destination itself You've just given me a Limahl ear worm. Pah. Nasty. I'd forgotten that song and now I'm humming it and thinking about that awful spiky blond hairdo. Here's my ear worm revenge: soon you'll be doing a Proclaimers on us and running (rather than walking) 500 miles.

[AncientMum Graduate10 in reply to mfamilias]

Oh MF you've gone and mentioned earworms and now my worst nightmare one has spontaneously reactivated itself

🎶🎶Are we human, or are we dancer........🎶🎶🎶

Noooooo! The Killers are back in my head, they're relentless...

🎶My signs are vital, my hands are cold....🎶

Helpppppp....

🎶And I'm on my knees looking for the answer........🎶

*AncientMum sits in corner, hands over ears, sobbing quietly*

🎶Are we human, or are we dancer?🎶 😱😱😱😱

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Thanks..

I love bringing such joy to folk!!! Running for 5 miles is tricky enough, but I love the Proclaimers.. oh yes..! They often do a quick run with me...

Talking about an ear worm.. I had the song from The Lego Movie in my head on this morning's run.. Everything is awesome!! But actually, it was!

[mfamilias Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Fab film! I think I enjoyed it more than my kids ) Have you seen the Scooby Doo one? It got me yearning for a Vera lego figurine, until I saw the price... Sniff. Another childhood heroine that I can't afford in Lego format.

[davelinks Graduate10]

Nice there! You in the bushes again floss!😁 I'll have to get the camera out and snap the horses where we run, I've been upto 8k on a club run, but usually stick to 5k ..😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to davelinks]

I was on a path..☺ get that camera out!

The distance..well..it just happens..I don't really try..not to make it sound easy though.I just keep going😏

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10]

Definitely a never-ending journey. Do you get to ride your own dragon?

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Oh yes..a lucky dragon for the running quest😏

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Fantastic distance Oldfloss - I should have congratulated you when I read it on your other post but got distracted by thoughts of Narnia! You are creeping ever steadily upwards and sound as though you are still loving every moment!🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks...as we say...onward and upward☺ Getting lost in Narnia sound amazing to me... I am loving it all. Especially the super folk on this forum. ☺

[Noaky12 Graduate10]

And now I am picturing you on the back of that big flying dog! 😆

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Wheeeeeeee! So ....what are you waiting for..get out there , with your mojo..and follow me☺

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

I can tell by every single one of your posts floss that you find joy in the journey.... and it's just fab 🤗

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Irishprincess]

I do..I know it is said so often, but I really do.It has helped in certain aspects of my life..as you know😏 It is now a part of it ☺

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

xxx

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

I forgot to mention that that is a fantastic distance floss, on my other reply , go you, i feel a 10k coming on!😊😆

You are super brilliant!😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you.. all thanks to you folk.. inspiring me to , 'keep on runnin' !

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

perfect

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to ju-ju-]

pretty much

[Hidden]

Great work Oldfloss , I see 10k on the horizon 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

I can just... if I stand on tip toe and use binoculars

[AncientMum Graduate10]

8.87k? All in a day's work for an awesome runner, Floss

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to AncientMum]

Well.. yes, it puzzles me a tad why it is always by luck and not judgement.. although that could be why the distance happens ..

[AncientMum Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I'm a huge believer in the serendipitous run. The one that just happens; the one that ends up going in a different direct at the last minute or carries on longer than anticipated, just because you could. Not long now to 10k, so just surrender yourself to serendipity and enjoy the view

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to AncientMum]

Isn't that a scrumptious word.. I love it.. serendipitous... wonderful. I shall succumb to it and see where I land

Now, having said that, I have, if all goes well, planned a 3 K on Friday's run, to see how fast I can run, ( comfortably). it could go one of two ways... as they say, watch this space!

[Scoobydavid Graduate10]

Well done, that's great xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Scoobydavid]

Thanks.. not bad for an old'un!

[Hidden]

It is all about the journey Oldfloss and yours looks and sounds amazing ☺

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Pretty much! It is brilliant! Count my blessings every day!

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate10]

Making greatprogress there Flossy! Isn't it brilliant when it is all going right?

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to boptillyoudrop49]

It is... and when they just happen unexpectedly.. even better.