Scent of an old life, or from pies to porridge

[GaryB1966]

Ran 11.43km yesterday. Cold crisp morning (to put it politely) and after the first couple of km which are uphill and exposed, the run felt good.

So good that my initial base run of 6-7 became my long run for the week as I had time and felt good. There’s no guarantee I would feel the same on Saturday ‘having to run’ the longer distance.

So away I went along the highways and byways in the early morning. It was about 8km in that I ran past a local convenience supermarket and as I plodded up another hill (there are lots where I live) I was forcefully assailed by the wafting aroma of hot pies and sausage rolls. I was immediately transported back in time before I knew what gluten intolerance and coeliac disease were, long before taking up running, to a time in my teens and twenties where if the question were asked, ‘Who ate all the pies?’ The probable answer would have been me.

The scent of an old life however produced nothing more that a moments wistful pang as I soldiered on, cresting the hill and heading down the other side. Three and a half km later I was back home ready for my morning gluten free porridge with berries, prunes banana and Greek yogurt and electrolyte replacement drink. As the hot porridge and warm fruit stood in front of me I took the time to savour the smell of my new life, and you know what? It isn’t half bad :)🏃🏼😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Yummy...! The porridge... not the pies

Well done you...on all levels

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

It's always mind boggling to see how much running has changed us. If only our pre-running selves could see us now!

Sounds a lovely run 🙂

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

That's a really great read. Means you can enjoy your next run as well - not having to be along one.

[misswobble Graduate10]

Porridge is running fuel 💪😃✔️

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Yummy, that breakfast sounds great. We often have porridge. I particularly like it with banana 🍌😊. Love natural yogurt, do you put it in the porridge or separate?

[GaryB1966 Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Add the Greek yogurt last an stir in to give a nice ripples effect Nice with walnuts etc too

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Great post Gary... stronger, fitter, healthier..your new life has a lot to offer. Brilliant that you can pull out over 11k when you want to...😊

I hope you feel very proud of yourself, as well as feeling in better health.😊xx

[GaryB1966 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you for the kind words and yes it’s great to feel good

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Great post thanks- and your breakfast made my mouth water - I love porridge and fruit - I often grate in apple or pear if I have run out of berries! 😄

[poppypug Graduate10]

Porridge - The Breakfast of Champions !

Well done Gary ! xxx