Started the new year with a lovely hour run.

[Crawlhome]

I've been doing a lot of musing about running the last days as we start the new year

I was really pleased to get a decent amount of runs in including after work on Christmas day! Also really happy when I stepped on the scales yesterday, due to being fairly active my weight hasn't changed and it feels very satisfying to be starting 2019 with a fitness regime already established.

And after a lot of proscrastinating I went ahead and booked a 10K race, I'm a bit nervous about it but I know I can run that distance as I've done it a few times now and I want that bling😁😁🏅🏅

So today I wanted to do a long one and I hadn't gone too mad last night so it seemed reasonable. I had one of those days when my head tried to talk me out if it and then I started feeling inexplicably anxious about it! I overcame all that and headed it with the plan to do between 8 and 10k.

It was lovely and quiet on the roads so less time standing at traffic lights but I hadn't planned for how busy the riverside would be, every family and there dog were there and I was dodging groups of people when it's usually quite peaceful.

I was really pleased to carry on for an hour, just over 9k with a quick last K.

I've realised the value of routes I've set from my door, so I never have an excuse not to do at least 30 minutes and that's been so life changing for me. Plus Santa bought me a fantastic waterproof jacket so the rain won't stop me either! The ice may be another matter though..

Happy running to all this year! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[MutleyShuffle Graduate10]

Well done Crawlhome, sounds like a fab run, families and dogs dodged and gremlins booted to kingdom come! Great way to start the new year 😊 Happy running in 2019 and good luck with your new bling collection! 😁🏃🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Thanks Mutley, there were a lot of people getting in my way .😁

[Razouski]

That sounds great Crawlhome , and having a race to aim for is a great way of keeping motivated and making sure you overcome any gremlins.

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Cheers Razouski, me in a race!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Excellent CH. 👏 What a perfect run for you to start the New Year. You’ll smash your first 10k race. I’ve also entered my first, but it’s not until May. I want the bling as well! 🏃‍♀️👍🏅

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheeky, the bling has been calling for a while! 😁 Well done on signing up too. 🏅🏅

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Ice... Eeeekkk... stay home... Well done you....what a super run!!!

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I'm keeping everything crossed we get no ice this winter..

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Crawlhome]

Me too..I had a Bambi incident once..😉

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Sounds a lovely run and a great start to 2019 😁🎉

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals1 😁

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Brilliant start to the year Crawlhome! Well done and Happy New Year! 😊🎉🎉❤️

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thanks mountaindreamer, it's fantastic starting a new year as a runner!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Congratulations Crawlhome!! A fantastic run! Go get your bling!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

I need to join the bling club😁

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Crawlhome]

It has your name on it! Go you!! ❤️

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Sounds great! Well done you! Already having a fitness routine sounds so good. All the very best for your onward running journey! 😊🎉Happy New Year!

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank 61andtrying, I'm sure we all have an amazing running year ahead!

[sunshinefish Graduate10]

It is good to have something already in place isn't it? And also to have runs starting from your doorstep so no excuses! You sound very organised! Great run too.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Happy running Crawlhome and what a brilliant run you had despite the number of people getting in your way. It seemed like everyone was outside yesterday in Southsea too. Many headed onto the shingle when they saw over 350 parkrunners coming towards them on the prom but when running on my own it’s sometimes like an obstacle course with people, dogs and children on bikes and scooters.