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!! ❤️
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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. ❤️
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!! ❤️
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! 🤗🤗❤️
Hmm... So a break did wonders for you I hope that I will find the same. 😊 Congratulations on your PBs always worth celebrating ! 🍾🥂🏅🏃🏻♀️🤸🏾♀️🏃🏻♀️🤸🏾♀️🏃🏻♀️🤸🏾♀️👏🏻👍🌟 💥⚡️🎉😊
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!! 🤗❤️
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
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🙌🏽🙌🏽!! 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️👌🏽😂😂❤️
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!! 🤩❤️
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 🏃♀️🏃♀️💪💪 😊😊
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!! 😁 ❤️
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Consolidation 25 and PB for 5K !! 🥳
Grin and (Polar) Bear it! 
