Fabulous450 confession “It’s been 10 days since my last run”! 🏃🏽‍♀️ Fastest mile and fastest 5k! How did that happen? ❤️

[Fabulous450]

Hi Runners!

Doesn’t time fly when you’ve not had a run? I have to admit I’ve been put off by the rain! I’ve got into my kit more times than Mr Ben in his changing room and just not been able to get out the door! 🥴 Searching deep into the psyche for making it an adventure, but the voice in my head said “Naaah, it’s a soaking you’re gonna get love”!.....”maybe later?”! But later never came of course!

But this morning after a great sleep, I woke up with the energy I needed and the kit was on. I was bouncing and I could see that run so clearly. I toyed with staying local or did it call for a big park? Local tends to mean a short run and that would do actually, but I thought at least 30 minutes would be nice. I didn’t realise it had already been 10 days mind. 😳

So, a drive to Lydiard Park and it’s nice and quiet. Headphones on 🎧 and walking for a warm up. No idea if it’s 5 minutes, but I know I’ll feel the urge when it’s time to press start and run. That’s exactly what I did.

After 30 minutes I was close to 5k so I carried on. I felt my pace was very good throughout! And low and behold, I achieve my fastest mile and my fastest 5k according to my app! I think Parkrun might be slightly faster but 34 minutes is ok by me! I’ll have it!! 💥 💥!!

I won’t say I’m back on track 🤷🏽‍♀️, but I’m still going out there and I’m running. I’m doing the best that I can and that feels great👌🏽!!

Happy running Runners!! ❤️

[Ang33333]

I think a break is good at times. I completely understand about the rain!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Ang33333]

Thank you Ang 🤗!! I just can’t bring myself to get out there in the rain. We’re not talking light drizzle! 😂😂❤️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Congratulations on the PBs! Now get out there and run later in the week or we shall have to come drag you out of the house.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you UNM!! 🤗 I’ll try!! 😂😂😂! ❤️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

You could go beat your parkrun PB! If you like I’ll call you when I get up at 5 on Saturday so you can charge devices 🤣🤣

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Not this Saturday! I’m away, but let’s see on the next one!! 🥴❤️

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Sounds absolutely spot-on 🏃‍♀️🙂

Well done on your PB’s!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks so much Irishprincess!! I keep trying!! 😁❤️

[Crawlhome Graduate10]

That's awesome, I'm sure sometimes having a few days break makes our bodies respond better. Sounds like you're back on form. 😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Crawlhome]

Thanks so much Crawlhome!! I’m so pleased just not give in. I’m stubborn that’s for sure!! 🤣🤣❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Great to see you back and on such form too... wowowowowowow !

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Oh thanks so much OF!! 🤗!! There are those days when you know you’re ready for it!! Love them when it arrives! ☺️❤️

[Rebounder]

Yes I’ve found that once I’ve got over the guilt of not having run for at least a week I run better and stronger. Well done you 👍🏻

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Rebounder]

Thanks so much Rebounder 🤗!! I do try to let go of the not running guilt these days. I guess you discover what kind of runner you are with time. I’ll worry about it if I think I’m not a runner anymore. Hasn’t happened so far!! 🙏🏽 And, I’m so very grateful for that. ❤️

[Sybilw Graduate10]

The rest just made you more keen. Well done. ✋🏻

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

It did Sybilw!! I had so much energy for it today. Thanks so much! 🤗❤️

[Shakywakey Graduate10]

You can only do the best that you can 👏👏👏

And I love the Mr Ben reference 😂😂

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Shakywakey]

Thanks so much Shakeywakey!! I agree! I did feel like Mr Ben, changing in and out of the kit, but not actually getting out anywhere in it!! 🤣🤣🤣!! I don’t even know what made me remember that. But the image was in my head a few times over the past few days! My own personal entertainment! Lightening the mood and the guilt!! 🤣🤣 As long as I keep going out, I’m happy with every run I can do!! ❤️

[Shakywakey Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/0...

This is really interesting. Only 13 episodes ever made 😁

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Shakywakey]

Only 13 episodes and only aired twice a year. But remembered so clearly. Looking at that article, I did a good job picturing it in my head 😂!! Wow that’s amazing!! Thanks for the trip down memory lane! 🤗🤗❤️

[MuddledGardener Graduate10 in reply to Shakywakey]

I loved Mr. Ben! 😊

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10 in reply to Shakywakey]

Thanks for the link - I'm a big fan! Bought the DVDS for my son (now 14) and he loved them too. Used to be one of my ringtones!

[Gran4z Graduate10]

Sometimes a break is all just what we need... you needed the break, you took it - good on you. And now look at you go...fab U lous 👏👏👏

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Gran4z]

Thank you Gran4z!! 🤗🤗!! I’m never thinking never! I always know that I’m not giving it up. That alone is amazing!! I’m a runner!! 😱😆😆❤️

[JonathanP Graduate10]

What a comeback Fabulous!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks so much 🤗🤗!! I’m not sure where the grit goes, but when I find it, it’s so nice to get a surprise at the end of the run. 😁❤️

[Tinker5393 Graduate10]

Woop woop . Well done fab, that's very quick . Snails 🐌🐌🐌are dormant for now 🤩

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Tinker5393]

Oh thank you so much Tinker 🤗🤗!! It’s good for me. I’m definitely a snail 🐌! Just put the burst of energy to good use today. 😉❤️

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Hmm... So a break did wonders for you I hope that I will find the same. 😊 Congratulations on your PBs always worth celebrating ! 🍾🥂🏅🏃🏻‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️👏🏻👍🌟 💥⚡️🎉😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you!! 🤗🤗!! Yes, the break seems to have worked well 😁. I didn’t realise it had been that long until after the run😯!! Glad that I didn’t check before too!! Just going with the flow, seems the best way for me!! I hope you find the same too!! 🤗❤️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

I've been struggling with the weather too. This morning was lovely here though so good for a run. Glad you made it out there 👍

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thank you BTP!! 🤗🤗! It was so beautiful in the morning and perfect timing, as there was rain later. We made it!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️

[Katnap Graduate10]

😁 nice! 👏👏👏💪

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Thank you so much Katnap!! 🤗🤗❤️

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Well done! You're always so full of positivity! I was just getting back into some great regular runs when I was struck down by a school lurgy 🤧 so haven't run for a week. Was feeling a bit down about it but your post has cheered me up! I'll get out soon... Great timings Fabulous, happy runnings. X

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Aah Slinky thank you! 🤗 Sorry to hear you’ve not been well. A week? Well...let me tell you I’ve been several weeks without running! 😵☺️ But, I still get back out there. It’s history that can’t be changed, but the present....hey, we’re the boss🙌🏽🙌🏽!! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️👌🏽😂😂❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Hi Fab! 👋👋👋👋 Even not running much recently hasn’t hurt you. In fact it looks like it’s done you good! Keeping it fresh. 👍😀

Brilliant 5k time (similar to my all time PB, but I run regularly! 🙄)

You are one strong cookie Fab. Keep running, keep posting, keep being Fab! And yes, I remember Mr Ben too. He was my favourite! ❤️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks so much Cheeky 🤗🤗!! I keep trying!

And I have no idea why Mr Ben came to mind and not someone more glam like Cinderella! 😂 Gosh that was so many years ago too, but clear as day. 😂! Entertaining myself, as always! It works!! 🤩❤️

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

I am sure that having the occasional week (or so!) off is a good thing. I am definitely going to do that in the build up to 10 miles; it is part of Roseabi's plan. Establishing the every other day run habit is a vital part of C25k as we aim to build up strength and fitness bit by bit, but there must come a point when we can say to ourselves "I am a runner now" .....and take a break without feeling guilty when we need it....in fact, you have just proved it!! Great run Fab450 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️💪💪 😊😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you so much Beachcomber66!! 🤗🤗! I’m so happy with every run, even the ones that feel like a bit of a slog! We’re human! And as long as we keep running 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🙌🏽🙌🏽, that’s amazing!! 😁 ❤️

[Sea-run Graduate10]

Fantastic, well done you! Brings back memories and of Coate Water, I used to live in Old Town!!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sea-run]

Thank you!! 🤩! Coate Water is my favourite place to run here in Swindon. Glad to bring back good memories! 😁😁🥰🤗

[Tartancat Graduate10]

Well done Fabulous450! I don't know about Mr Ben's shopkeeper, but, as if by magic, a PB appeared!

I'm sure our bodies appreciate a bit of a rest every now and again, and what an incentive to get back out there. I bet you can't wait!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Tartancat]

Thanks so much Tartancat!! 🤗 I do know for sure I will be back out there. 😁❤️

[Snailspeed Graduate10]

Glad you went out! Well done

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Snailspeed]

Thank you so much!! 🤗❤️