Fluffy run

[BaddieThePirate]

I finally got out for a run yesterday evening. I was hoping for a 10km, but to be honest was too lazy. Still, it’s pretty good compared to this time last year when I just sat on the couch.

I’m finding it so difficult at the mo to go and run. Talking about falling off the wagon, I’m tempted to jump off it. I used to think ‘shall I go for a run today’ and find myself in my running gear and ready to go. Now I have to spend hours cajoling myself. The only thing keeping me going is I’ve been talking relatives in to doing Parkrun in June at a big get together, so I HAVE to do it, and have to keep practicing til then (I don’t want to be last), and the post Parkrun breakfasts with VRBs.

So here’s to breakfast tomorrow. I’m planning on going to Bramhall. Expect to see UnfitNoMore and miss UNM there. Anyone else going to Bramhall?

Photo is if the drifts of ‘fluff’ from the trees 🌳. There was so much it looked like snow. I didn’t listen to anything on this run, I just tried to be ‘mindful’ and notice things around me. A couple of detours from the usual route mixed it up a bit and added a little hill at the end 😬

[RunaroundSue Graduate10]

Sorry, we are going to Marple tomorrow as we won't have time to socialise afterwards. Hope you have a good run and hope to see you soon. Wythenshawe next week?

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

Yes Wyrhenshaw next week. See you all there 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️😀

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

See you there! That mojo will soon have you going to 10k and beyond again and again.

[Agelesslass Graduate10]

It’s hard to keep going, sometimes think why bother but we have to as it’s us, it’s what makes us tick. To be fair, love the feeling afterwards too xx

[316neil Graduate10]

You can do it!! Sorry to hear about your struggles In my limited experience the best antidote is to set yourself a goal which you know you can do, and do it. A year ago, recovering from bursitis, I really doubted myself and didn’t think I’d make it past the 100 yard mark, so I challenged myself to repeat W5R3. I did it, with ease, I was chuffed! So I repeated W6R3, easy, done, then the full 30 minutes, just to prove to myself I could still do it.

I was considering a parkrun tomorrow, Lyme actually, but after today’s 10-and-a-bit k, I may need a rest, as my calf muscles are feeling it. If I do, and decide to try Bramhall, I’ll drop you a message!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to 316neil]

Wyrhenshaw next week with RunaroundSue , Pianism , possibly UnfitNoMore and who knows who else. Bursitis is SO painful and sleep depriving, hope it's totally gone?

[316neil Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

I think I’m going to give today a miss, feeling quite achy this morning, and I can’t make next Saturday I’m afraid, but after that, who knows?! Hope Bramhall goes ok

[Katnap Graduate10]

Enjoy your PR Baddie and say hi to the any of the gang that knows us! 😁

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Sometimes getting out of the door is the hardest part - so well done on running despite those gremlins. Here's to that next 10k...just waiting around the corner for you!🙂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Think back to when you started running Baddie. Can you ever imagine saying you’d be ‘just’ running 5k? Very well done getting out, and I love the fluff! How bizarre! 😍

Have a lovely weekend! 😀

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Very true!

[EmmaRunning Graduate10]

Hang in there Baddie - just happened upon your post whilst getting ready to go to the gym today - I’ve not been running much either recently due to injury and it is easy to lose the enthusiasm. But I’m doing the vitality 10 on Monday and am so glad I booked it in or I may not be out there at all at the moment. It definitely helps telling people as well I think because then you are acknowledging it and can have accountability- I hope you do parkrun today and feel glorious after and it reignites the spark. Good luck 😊😊

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to EmmaRunning]

Parkrun was really good 😊

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Well done baddie! With help from really kind VRBs I have just given myself a firm kick up the backside and taken the next step towards doing a park run...buying the wrist band! One small step!!

Why it should seem like such a big deal, running with other people I mean, I have no idea....but just like getting started on C25k, I now know I have to do it; more importantly I want to. So hope today went really well and you feel inspired to do loads more😊☠️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Parkrun was lovely. I'll post in a bit... You'll enjoy it once you do it I'm sure. Parkrun tourism is fun to do too. I'm wondering round Bramhall Park now. Would never have discovered it without Parkrun.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Ooh a wristband Beachcomber66, there’s no turning back now. Looking forward to reading your first parkrun post.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

No turning back now...Sandie made it impossible for me to keep chickening out!! I have thrown off the effect of last week’s long journey so no excuses really. Must find one with a cafe though!!😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oh yes ☕️🍰

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

With decent food (or ice-cream on a hot day).

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Triple chocolate brownie is a minimum requirement 😊

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Targeting next available Saturday! Off on holiday soon to the lovely Isles of Scilly... lots of hills and beautiful surroundings..will be good training. Glad this morning gave you a buzz😊

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Have a lovely holiday.

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Hope you manage to get through your tough time Baddie👍

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Surrounded by gremlins! 😈👿👹👺👾🤖👻

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

My angel against your gremlins!👼

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

I ran to the pub today. Just 1km but that's one more done, then learned how to bebop which is really hard work!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Cross-training! 👍👏🏼

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Yep! 🎼💃