There are runners and everyone else 😂

[DebJogsOn]

Was supported to get up and out by this mantra when I woke up up this morning. The sun peeking in at the window irritated me - I'd clearly picked the wrong day this week to do my long run (dreary drizzly Thursday rather than today) and my legs were still feeling a bit tired after their Thursday outing.

But today didn't have to be fast did it? I just had to get out there and run - because that's what runners do. So inspired (by the unexpected sun) to change my planned local park route I went a bit further afield so I could slowly stretch those legs over a more rural trail.

It wasn't fast, it wasn't far, but it was so gooooood 😊.

Happy running this weekend.

[Hidden]

It’s so true! I think the saying to add to that is: take each day as it comes. So glad you had an enjoyable run!

[DebJogsOn in reply to Hidden]

Some days it just all comes together - and quite often when you're not feeling it to start with 😊.

[Hidden in reply to DebJogsOn]

It’s true

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

An excellent motto Deb, I must admit I was glad to run in the sun again today, but I was only doing 5k. I can’t believe I said only - in March it would’ve seemed a miracle.

[DebJogsOn in reply to Dexy5]

It is amazing I 'only' ran about 4.5k this morning, just a little trip out - but still 1k further than I could run in 30 mins at the end of C25K. Was still joyous though 😊.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

Yep so glad I discovered this running lark, even if a little late

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

All runs are different aren't they? Sometimes those slow, steady runs are just as special as the faster ones or the longer ones - it sounds as though it did you good, especially after a longer run. Happy runnnig. 🙂

[DebJogsOn in reply to Sandraj39]

Definitely no rhyme or reason - but have to say the sun always helps.

[Hidden]

Thanks for the post and the motto. Glad you had a nice run. I was disappointed with a long, slow run today because I stopped a few times. It was on hilly forest trails. I got lost and it was very steep. It took me over an hour to do 8.5km and all I could think was that it doesn’t even count as a run. Blooming heck ! I ran for over an hour and for my longest distance ever. Give myself a break !

[DebJogsOn in reply to Hidden]

I know exactly how you feel. There's a woodland park near me where I sometimes run (it takes about 10 mins to drive there). I could get there on foot from where I live but this would involve a run of about 1k and then a walk up a steep path (I couldn't possibly run up it) and then I could do some lovely woodland running (and I guess run home) but have always avoided it because I don't feel it would be a 'proper' run if I have to walk up that hill!

Sounds silly written down. Will maybe try it sometime soon.

[Hidden in reply to DebJogsOn]

Give it a try. It sounds lovely and you'll have a nice run downhill on the way home. I won't tell that you walked a bit if you don't

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

Everything counts now that you’ve graduated Deb so jog on and just enjoy the walk up that hill

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Great post, Deb. And yes, like a runner you got out there and ran. Sounds like a very satisfying run! Lovely. xx

[DebJogsOn in reply to Sadie-runs]

It was just one of those runs where it all comes together. 😊

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Awesome motto Deb, love it!! Well done on getting out there today and great that you enjoyed it.

[DebJogsOn in reply to Lorijay]

It was joyous 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Fab job Deb...no it doesnt have to be fast it just has to be done...happy running to you too x

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Ooh I really like that .... Glad you got out there and enjoyed your run too