Hi everyone....

[Mummycav]

I’m still here...yes, I’ve been lurking whilst mojo hunting, keeping up with shenanigans on here, everyone’s doing brilliantly, brrrrrr it’s cold tonight and there’s a frost on the ground but that doesn’t deter the hardy runner...me included. It’s been a cold week of running for me so my mojo will get a real telling off for going awol and making me go out looking for her in this cold! all these lovely Christmas lights are a real attraction for her so it’s no wonder she’s gone roaming at this time of year is it?! But...I have to say that I have been out twice this week in the evening and for some reason my breathing has felt so much stronger, I don’t know if something inside is telling me not to let the cold get to my chest or what but I have done 2 runs of just over 3k and felt strong...and because my mojo has been awol I have stopped running while I’ve been feeling strong, a bit like quitting while you’re on top, if you know what I mean? So because I haven’t really had a distance or time in mind I have just aimed to run up the main road to the major traffic lights at the end and then back home, and I have managed this twice this week, feeling like I’ve really achieved something at the end...and feeling so much better for feeling stronger. So sometimes, like me, when you’re feeling a bit down about your running or you have the self doubt that I know happens to most, just take the pressure of a bit...we’re running round like lunatics at this time of year trying to get everything perfect for Christmas so running should def be the one thing that holds no pressure...be kind to yourself, run when you can...but most of all enjoy the runs that you manage, it’s your run, your time and your enjoyment...a time for reflection, a time for timeout...

Happy weekend everyone...

MC xx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

So glad you’ve enjoyed your runs this week MC. ❤️👍 It certainly is cold, so extra kudos for venturing out. Running is a tonic and extra special time for ourselves at this crazy time of year. We deserve to be kind to ourselves, so let’s all enjoy our runs!

Merry Christmas to you MC! 🏃‍♀️🎄😀

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

That’s true cheekychipmunks ...enjoying being out and about is more important than time or distance at the moment...I’m enjoying being nosey and looking at all the decorations...a very happy Christmas to you too xxx

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Nice no pressure runs... they’re perfect! Way to go and great words.

[quirkybee]

So glad you're persevering Bev, you can do it you are being proactive and poditive and that's what will jrrp you going. I haven't been out yet, just time won't allow, literally, it won't allow 😔 and I'm dying to, too. Even though I finish next Tues for Christmas, it's finding the time, but I will, determined to do a Christmas run for you all.

Keep going Bev, you keep us motivated lovely 😘👍😊 xxx

[Hidden]

Yay Bev, always great to hear from you. Thanks for such an encouraging post. I love what you are saying here, and agree wholeheartedly that it’s great to try and remove the pressure from yourself, I’ve come to that conclusion too. Well done, you’re doing great x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Go you... too icy and cold here for running, at the moment..( weather warning for tomorrow) and Mr OF won't let me out whilst it is like this.. too close to the recovery from bronchitis he says!! I'm stuck on my trainer carrying on with my HM plan.. but it is not the same...

So, so glad you are out there again and enjoying the runs... I am coming up to my 3 year runniversary in the next couple of days and hoping to get out to see those decorations that you are seeing!

Well done sweetie! xxxx

PS

What a whinger I am... sorry!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

You are far from a whinger Oldfloss ...if we all saw the world with your eyes and could put it into words as good as you, well, we'd have to change the forum name to worldunlocked!! I know you won't like this, and i apologise sincerely in advance but, on this occassion, i am with Mr OF on this one....you need to be 100% OF for this HM training...you would be crosser than Mrs Cross from cross town on cross day if you ended up back on the IC and the frustration would be like a domino effect on all of us too because we'd see it coming...be patient my lovely friend xx

I'm so glad to be out there again, and with a strange strength that has taken over my lungs, I'm not sure if its psychological, me fighting the cold air from my lungs or what but something seems to have changed, for the better and that will do for me xxxx

[Elfe5 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Hey Oldfloss, I didn’t know you were not well, ( work has been crazy busy so I’m a bit out of touch.) Take care and recover well, hugs to you. Xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Some virtual hugs making their way over to OF xxxx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Hi Floss, I'm in total agreement with Mummycav, Mr OF is right to keep you indoors, that Three year Runniversary run can wait until this freezing, icy spell is over, that cold air will be bad for your chest.

Take care and stay in the warm😊xxxx

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Good to hear from you! So glad you've been getting in some 'no pressure' runs, definitely a good plan for this cold weather. It sounds like your mojo is actually not far away at all!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thanks Slinkymalinki ...i have def felt a mojo effect this week and when I've sat on my wall outside turning my tech off i have done it with that 'I've just completed w5r3' feeling and grin...I'm just happy to be back out there and enjoying it xx

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Hey Mummycav! So good to hear you are enjoying some no pressure frolics! 😃 You are absolutely right, enjoyment is what matters - speed & distance can shuffle into the back row making mimbling noises!

Enjoy those Christmas Lights- I love ‘em! 😀

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Haha thanks Elfe5 ...i think it would do us all good to have a few weeks of 'no pressure' runs just so we can remember how far we've come, how much we enjoy running and why we're doing this...and just generally to enjoy the outdoors. We got our christmas trees today and with real ones its best to leave them overnight to 'settle' so I'm dying to decorate them with the kids but i love looking at other peoples trimmings while I'm out and about xx

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

More often than not, those no pressure runs are the best! Just running for the sake of running. I’m so glad to hear you’re getting out there and enjoying your runs.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks Sask...no more pressure is my mantra at the moment x

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

That’s a great mantra, especially this time of year when we can easily get overwhelmed with all the expectations for the holidays.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Lovely to hear your positivity and enthusiasm MummyCav😊....Well done to you for running in this cold, with so many pressures on your time...I don't think your Mojo is far away.👍😊xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thankyou Bluebirdrunner , I’m getting there...I love it when I get those pre run butterflies that I haven’t felt for a while but if I carry on like this I’m sure I’ll get that feeling again xx

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Great that you’ve been getting out. Every run is a win.

Enjoy the next one x

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Certainly is Jay66UK , thanks x

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

Well done Bev. Your attitude is brilliant and I for one definitely need to think more like you. It’s supposed to be enjoyable and stress-free after all! Xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dizzysmum17]

It is! But I think we expect too much of ourselves sometimes...and when we’re out & poss not enjoying it, it’s disheartening when you see another runner bounding along being runderful! But, and I thought this the other day, that runner might have felt exactly the same last week or last month & maybe they’ve only just got their mojo back??? No pressure, no comparing, no expectations...just run...it’s not what we do with the time we’re running, it’s about enjoying the time xxx

[Auden Graduate10]

Some of the lights are amazing. I think we’ve got the Griswalds living near us....

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Auden]

haha...some people really go to town don’t they?! We just go mad with the Christmas trees, the bigger, the better 🎄 😉

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

This is exactly what I am doing now, MC. Not setting any challenges for now, but getting out and enjoying the runs, no matter the time or distance. Just keeping the habit is important! Happy running, dear Bev-lar. 😘

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

It certainly is Sadie-runs ...I think this time of year is a real tester, trying to fit running in when we’re so busy and not really eating and drinking the right fuel to keep us going...but it’ll be over before we know it then normality can resume! 😘 xx

[Hidden]

Brilliant stuff, the distance is not important, stopping at the ‘top’ of a run is a great idea, because it keeps the endorphins up and none of the nasty downsides of ‘ooh I hated that run’ .

Christmas running is frantic running sometimes, but you’re so right - be kind to yourself on your runs, enjoy them and think lovely thoughts.... I’m thinking about Christmas Vodka ...

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

it def felt better stopping when I was ‘on top’, I know the run, I know how far it is and I know that by the time it’s coming to an end I’m feeling ok, so my plan over Christmas is for short runs, in between playing Santa!! I’m thinking Baileys...I always make this my first Christmassy drink....and it’s the annual ‘Cavaganza’ (family party at our house) this Saturday so it will def feel like Christmas then! X

[Hidden in reply to Mummycav]

Bailey’s mmm, lovely jubbly. Santa Cav - bet no-one in Yorkshire does it better

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

😘 I do my best xxx