Week 2 run 3....

[Mummycav]

Phew...I made it!! That was hard....the wind was in my face the whole time, it was raining.....I feel like I've been through the carwash without my car!!! Last night I was at a party celebrating a friends 50th birthday and for those of you who know me, I like my 80's music...and my legs were made for dancing (& running now!!) So I had a very late night...when I woke up this morning I'd already done 3500 + steps according to my fitbit so yes, I had a good old boogie. I haven't run since Tuesday, life got in the way and Daddycav had his birthday, also my youngest had an ear infection all week so I was busy doing tlc and nursing him....knowing that I wouldn't be fit to run Sunday morning i was going to wait until Monday morning so i could run with the right fuel inside me but I didn't really want to wait that long so all day Sunday my conscience was arguing with the gremlins who were telling me that there was no way I would be running 6k on Sunday and it was too cold and it was raining blah blah blah...they just about won the argument...but they didn't...no way...so at tea time I ran upstairs and got my running gear on, put an extra layer on, a buff and my gloves and off I went...even though it was raining and extremely windy I caught the last glimpse of the afternoon sun while I was running along the canal...I only recorded my run on my fitbit and normally it shows on strava but for some reason it hasn't done that today..the relationship between my fitbit and strava is about as predictable as the weather!! So anyway, I have been blown 6k today, that's another one ticked off on my list...I'm frozen to the bone now, shivering as I type this but glad that i managed my run given the circumstances....have a lovely week of running my lovey running family...week 3, here I come 💪

[Tbae]

Wow super trooper.👊💥🏃‍♀️🌟👏👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Thankyou Tbae ...storm trooper today!!! X

[Tbae in reply to Mummycav]

😂😂

Barnstorming Bev.Go you.

👊💥🏃‍♀️🌟👏👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

X

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Well, top marks for sheer grit & determination MC! 😄 - and for avoiding being blown into the canal. 😂

Hope the next one goes more smoothly. 😀

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

I know...the ducks were watching me closely in case I invaded their territory!!

[Elfe5 60minGraduate in reply to Mummycav]

Oooo yes! I’m sure there is a quote about being nibbled by ducks! 😂

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Yikes!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Massive well done , Awesome Mama and runner and everything else.... it was hard out there wasn't it!!! I feel battered... and my face is still zinging with that wind!!! Not much rain for me though..... so go you!!!!

Another one ticked off for you!!! Brilliant! xxxx

PS

For someone who describes themselves as going through a car wash without the car... you look fab... ! I looked wind burnt and blustered!!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Oh Floss you are so kind to me xxx I do try my best at everything I do xxx

It really was wild wasn't it? Did you notice I'd moved my buff from.round my neck to in my hair coz I couldn't see where I was going!!! My cheeks felt proper smacked!! Xxx

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Good for you getting out there! The weather did seem very oppressive today didn't it? - sun, wind & sleet showers here but I did manage a run. Sounds like you've had a crazy week & I do hope your youngest is better now. Here's hoping the snow doesn't affect you next week! 🙂 x

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thanks Slinkymalinki ...it just has to be done doesn't it?!! William is much better now, ear ache is awful, makes me cry when I can't do anything for them...

I haven't checked out the weather for next week but crikey it's cold....both fires lot here x

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done for getting out there Mummycav. I think I’m going to be looking at weather forecasts for windows of opportunity this week as my 8k is going to take at least an hour.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5 , good idea keeping an eye on the weather too! X

[Richard7 Graduate10]

Well done MC dogged determination in the face of gremlins.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Richard7]

Thanks Richard7 ....gremlins are a royal pain in the bum...and they seem to be around a bit more at the moment so I have to get my determined head on a bit more some days x

[lexi6 Graduate10]

👍👏🏻 Thise gremlins don’t stand a chance now Mummycav. Brilliant!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

They nearly did...and I was wrestling with them all day!! But I just couldn't resist! X

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

Yay!! Well done Mummycav 🙌🙌 Well, a late night and 6k in the wind and rain really suits you ~ you look fab!! And now into W3 you strut 💃👊💫 I'm right behind you 🤦‍♀️🤣

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

I'm in good company then Flaraflarkin ...I do like the rain! I must be mad?! X

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

There seems to be crazy weather everywhere today! We’re an icy blowing mess today so I did a short run yesterday knowing today would be a no-go. Great job telling those gremlins to bugger off and getting out despite yucky weather, a fun night before and a busy busy week. You’re rockin’ it MC!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Yes, the weather's all over the place at the moment...and the rain is seeking into my old house all over the place!! Gremlins are so convincing when they're on form but sometimes you just have to be firm and let them know who's boss!!!

My legs were a bit grumbly today after hours of dancing the night away...but all this activity can only make them stronger can't it??!! X

[Duddles]

Well done, I was due to do the 6k today, but bottled it. The 65mph winds and downed trees sort of put me off....

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Duddles]

Yikes...sounds Windier than here so best not, you don't want to find yourself buried under a falling tree!! Wait till the weather is a bit more runner friendly

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Woohoo... Well done for getting out there!! 😀🏃 Especially after a week of some celebrations.

Have a good week

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals1 ...I knew this weekend was going to be a heavy one but while I was out there I just forgot about that and concentrated on braving the flipping weather!!! Hahahaha x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Your week sounds as bonkers as mine’s been MC, except I gave myself the week off after my 6k on Tuesday and I’m resuming tomorrow. 😀

So kudos to you for getting out today, despite your boogie-filled evening! Stay warm - it’s meant to be a chilly week. 🥶 🥶

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

yes I've heard that it's to get colder, I had an extra layer on today but ended off peeling it off half way round, I just can't stand being trussed up in clothes!!! Bonkers weeks are a real tester aren't they but running has got to be done so im taking the bull by the horns x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Well done Mummycav...that's that Yorkshire grit again💪😁... 6k✔🌟🌟🌟

Love that Storm trooper image, and what a great role model for your family!

Super Mum and super runner 😊xxx

I stayed indoors today😶😨....

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thankyou Bluebirdrunner , I'm sure my family think I'm bonkers going out in this weather!!! And at the party last night I was an ambassador for running telling anyone who cared to ask me about my running that they should give it a go because the benefits are enormous...and the ability to dance the night away with the stamina build up, well, why wouldn't you??!!!! Lol...

I don't blame you for staying indoors and maybe if I'd have run inbetween today and last Tuesday I'd have stay indoors too but it was getting too long a gap and the weather wasn't standing in my way xx 💪

[SuzyKK]

Sounds like you've well & truly found your MoJo! Yeah! Well done xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SuzyKK]

I think my mojo is in fighting mode when she's up against those gremlins SuzyKK ...they don't stand a chance at the moment...even though they're making their presence known!!! Xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

The weather was very unforgiving today Duddles , I don't know how fast it was gusting here but it was blooming freezing....

Your run will be waiting for you whenever you get out there Duds...and you'll enjoy it all the more because you've had to wait x

[JoP61 Graduate10]

Well done Mummycav! Great determination! I'm afraid the gremlins and the weather persuaded me out of going for my run yesterday. Will try to beat them today. 👍🏃‍♀️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Fantastic Mummycav!! Gremlins slayed and run complete! 💥 👍🏽❤️

[Rosy230973]

What determination! Well done for ignoring those negative voices inside you and braving the winter elements.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Rosy230973]

Sometimes it's just got to be done Rosy230973 ...I like the wind normally, but I prob misjudged just how cold the wind was because of its speed and the coldness outside in general, but I lived to tell that tale!!

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

Well done. Get warm soon!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Maddee_6333]

My shower was even nicer than usual...and Daddycav had lit the fires 🔥🔥🔥

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Excellent!

[Hidden]

Brilliantly done and I love the peachy top - that colour always makes me look ill, but on you utterly glam o rous darling!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Haha...I think the colour is reflected on my face! Or maybe that's wind burn?! My buff ended up in my hair so that I could see where I was going!!! I'm sure you look gorgeous whatever you wear xxx