I planned to run yesterday but the gremlins got to me and then I was in a grump all day. So again I planned an early start this morning. But although I got up early I procrastinated over breakfast and toilet routines, coffee and other pifflage which ate into my free time and empowered those evil sprites. Thankfully I did get out the door and had a good run. I didnt go as far as I had planned but what I did I managed quickly and in good form and got back in time for a shower and then off to Newquay or Yarmouth for surfers lol.
After so many months of running I thought I would be stronger with the demons, but they always seem to be there. I repeat all the platitudes to myself ie the old stalwarts of you'll feel better for having run and my mantra 'this is what you came for' but it still seems so hard. Anyone else still feel it's a battle?
On the upside. Garmin now says I'm 20 so shortly I won't be able to enjoy the pasty and a pint I just had.. 😂
Today's run was 9k along the camel trail from padstow to an old quarry and back. A weird very slight continual gradient for km after km as it was an old railway so very slight rise and then the opposite on the way back which was lovely.
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Yes! Waging a constant battle against general pifflage (what a wonderful word). Sometimes I win, but not always.
I battle gremlins constantly. I worry that eventually I’ll give in to them and I’ll end up quitting running. All we can do is keep fighting and hope they subside 🤔
I often get plagued by the Gremlins, and yesterday I didn't even want to get out of bed. In fact it was Shrek who eventually got me out (posted in C25K instead of in here as I knew some of the undergrads were asking about playlists and things to get you motivated healthunlocked.com/couchto5... )
I love the piffle, I'm guessing this is a version of faffage of which I am an expert.
What a lovely place to run! The gremlins still get to me occasionally - even two and a half years after graduation. But I never let them hang around for long - I think I am much more disciplined and mentally stronger now and it really does get better and easier with time!
Out of curiosity - how does your Garmin work out your fitness age?? Just curious?! I only have a very basic Forerunner 10, so it's just distance, time and pace for me...plus a pretty map of my run route on Connect. 🙂
The Camel Trail is a great place to run- I have cycled it several times while on holiday in the past & will be back there this summer- so thanks for a great idea! 😄
I know how you feel I couldn’t get my backside out the door last week, but back on it this week. I was in Padstow a few week ago and had 3 very enjoyable runs along the camel trail, it’s a lovely part of the world. Have fun.
I managed another sneaky 5k this morning so it has been a good padstow week. The trail was much friendlier than the sw coastal path to trevone. That was more like mountaineering in places hehe
I have gremlins almost all the time too. Great post, run and pics. It's fascinating how much VO2 Max gets lower with age (and gender). Mine is 32 and the top 15% for my age and gender.
Be gone Gremlins...especially those pesky Cornish ones.Full of envy for having the Camel trail to hand....stuck in a landlocked county day dreaming of the coast.Have a good day!
But you did it... I always think the best way to slay the back talk is to just do it. I like your mantra, and I will be running by the sea tomorrow im so excited!!!
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