The January Quest - Run 2 of 3 complete!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🤩❤️

[Fabulous450]

Hello Runners

I’m just back from Run 2 of 3 to fulfil my January Quest. I work away during the week and I haven’t been packing the running kit for a little while! 😊 In fact the kit was kind of tucked away for a bit, at home and away! But start to 2019 has been great and the Quest is made to spur me on! There’s no distance involved here, because my greatest achievement this month would be 3 runs per week!

I’ve done it in Jan Week 1, now I’m on 2 of 3 in Week 2. I’m absolutely delighted that I got back out there, though I did need to wait for a bit of light! Roll on spring! 🙏🏽 It’s challenging to fit it in before work. It was meant to be a fast pace 7 min “tempo run”, but I didn’t feel I got going during that time and I don’t think it was very fast 😂. I like when you get to feel a little lost in the run, so I carried on to complete 2.46k in 18 minutes. I’ve done my run!🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️ 🙌🏽🙌🏽!

Next run Friday, when I’ll be back at home! Could do Parkrun on Saturday though! 😊 Mmmm....will see! Time to get ready “very quickly” for work!! A discipline I’m not great at! The mission continues!! 😁😁😁

Happy running runners and questers!! ❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

You go Fabulous! Your January Quest is well under way and you sound super enthused. 💪 Magnificent! 👏👏👏👏👏

I know what I’d do given your choice this weekend. Parkrun! 👍🏃‍♀️😀🏃👏🐕👍

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky!! 😍 It’s not out of the question, just need to get out super super early to park!! 😂❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

All part of the fun - sounds like your parking issues are tougher than the run itself! 🚗 🚘 🚙 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Does seem that way Cheeky! But others manage it, so I’ve just got to adjust! 😂❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Huge well done you, what a great start to the day!!!! Go go go!!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you!! It certainly was Oldfloss! A morning run definetly makes me feel ready to take on the day uplifted. ❤️

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Great to hear your news, Fabulous! Happy running 🏃‍♀️ xxx

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Equi-geek]

Thanks Equi!! Maybe run 3 at Parkrun!! 😵😂😂! Now that really would be a big achievement! ☺️! ❤️

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

You’re perfectly capable! May see you there? I’m planning to have a longer run tomorrow (7k) with the dog, so will be looking to have fun on Saturday 😁👍

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Equi-geek]

Wooh! Sounds great! You’re dog must be pretty fit too!! Enjoy Equi!! 🤗🤗❤️

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Well done!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thank you ju-ju!! 🤗🤗❤️

[Tartancat Graduate10]

What a view - it makes those early starts worthwhile!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Tartancat]

Yes it’s very beautiful. I do feel lucky, I just have to delay a bit in the mornings at the moment so that I can see it!! 👓 I’m actually enjoying it being a bit nippy too! Wakes you up nicely!! 😁❤️

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Good work, Fab! That’s a brilliant goal, to get out three times a week. I love running when it’s cold, but the dark mornings are starting to get to me, I must admit. Mostly because it seriously limits my route options, and I cannot run in my beloved woods (though I do get to treat myself to the woods and park on the weekend runs). Happy happy Fab! xxx

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie!! I’m the same! I swear I can’t see a thing when it’s dark. 😂! Weekends are my favourite for running too! It sure does make January feel very different! I like it!! Happy running! ❤️

[ch3lsea007]

Well done Red! 3 runs per week min!👍❤️☔️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏿‍♀️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to ch3lsea007]

Alright Blue!! Steady on! 🤣 3 runs is all I’m probably doing, but never say never!! That goes for you too mind! 😂😂❤️

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Great start to the year. Remember to leave an hour before you need to if you’re planning the parkrun!! 😆

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Thank you!! Got it Sybilw! 😉 It definitely has to be!! 😊❤️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Good job... a run is a run is a run.

If I was you I’d run Friday... only because there’s no way you’ll be at parkrun, in time, with charged devices and a parking space 😂😂😂😂

Happy running!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

🤣🤣🤣! Oh ye of little faith!! 😊 Actually you’ve got faith in abundance and of course you’re right, but you do know that’s another incentive? Crafty!! 🤗🤗❤️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

I have every faith that you will just go run and keep it up and be healthy and happy... that’s who you are. My confidence you’ll make parkrun with everything in order at the right time is pretty irrelevant compared to all the reasons we had to start running... so when the stars align and you do parkrun with a recorded time, that’s just icing on the cake really. You probably hold the record for best parkrun screw up ever with an 11k run!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

😂 I like when the stars align too!! My challenges have also been part of the fun!! 🤗🤗🤗❤️

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

Yay FabTwin 🤗 Well done on getting out there again! 👊🦋❤️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

🙌🏽🙌🏽! Yes, the twins are taking on January!! 🦋❤️👊🏽 😍😍❤️

[Bridget007]

Well done! You’re well and truly back on track! It will be lighter in the morning before you know it! I love it running when it’s a bit cold too as I soon warm up 😅😅

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Thanks Bridget!! Yes I’m with you! I can definitely do cold!! It’s so nice and fresh in the mornings! ❤️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Well done on being on target so far this year. I hope you continue to feel motivated and keep getting out there.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks so much!! I’m going to give it my best shot! So far each run has really set me up for a good day!! It’s so much better than reviewing a long list of to do’s in your head as soon as you wake up! Whatever it is, it can wait!! 😂😂😂❤️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

I've given myself s small annual target of 700km, which is 15km per week with a month off. I'm planning to make a chart where I can add the kms each run and see them add up. Maybe that will keep me on the straight and narrow. Maybe! I'm not good at winter running 😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Wooh, I like it! 🤩🤩! Go you!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽!

I’ve had the same thoughts about winter running (still do 🤭), but “maybe” is the right word! As just maybe we are!! Let us see together!! I remember I thought maybe I can’t for C25K, but slowly it turned to maybe I can, then.....right that’s it, I bloody well can and I will! 😂

If you want to consider a different way of recording it, the Nike+ App does all that for you. They have some achievement awards (shiny badges basically) too. Go you!! 💥🤩❤️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

I want an old fashioned chart on the wall so it sits there looking at me...

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Yes, I was thinking that it would be nice to see it filling up!! 🥰 So I can understand that!! Great idea!! ❤️

[Agelesslass Graduate10]

What a lovely uplifting post, really enjoyed reading it.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Agelesslass]

Thank you! 😍 It’s great to be feeling that sense of determination again!! I thought winter might have me beat but I’m getting there by seeing it as a new adventure! ❤️

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done Fabulous, back on the road again. Great respect to you all who are fitting running around work at this time of year. You are doing brilliantly. 🏃‍♀️👏👏

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks so much Dexy!! I agree, we’re all doing great! I’m in awe of all those at earlier stages who started the programme in winter! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️