Hello everybody!

Well it's been a while... First some bad things happened in my life, then the heat and then a knee that was clicking and felt really unstable even walking. Running was off! So I have been absent from here- found it too sad to visit when I was lolling on the couch.

I am now recovered and the weather is better for me. I have been working back up to 5k, which I have done a couple of times now. I seem to be even slower than before, but I AM BACK!

Coming back into the forum is like listening to the Archer's after missing it for a few weeks; I see that there have been some drama and some characters have left; but essentially everything is pretty much the same.

I hope to be back supporting and encouraging from here on in. Also want to get back up to doing some distance over the autumn months

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Hello Helen😊👋,

Sorry to hear you have been having a tough time.

Good news that your knee is better, and you are back out running. I'm sure this will help all round with your well-being, having something to focus on, it does me!😊

Enjoy getting back into full swing, slow is fine remember...😉😊xxx

[Hidden in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you

I had a lovely run this morning and happy to be back 👍

[David_G]

Hi Helen, sorry you’ve not had a good time. Running always helps in time of trouble so being injured is such a horrible thing to happen.

Glad to hear you’re running again🙂 Take care and enjoy being back out there🏃‍♀️👍

[Hidden in reply to David_G]

You are definitely right,-and it feels great to be back

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Welcome back.I am so glad things are all improving!

You will be back on track soon and it is great to have you running with us again.

As Bluebirdrunner says...slow is just fine...and remember..( she reminded me of this too)...enjoy!!

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much. I love running and the forum😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Hi helenwheels, welcome back! 👋

This cooler weather is benefiting most of us I think. It sounds like you’re well and truly on your way back! Fantastic news. 👏👏😀

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you. You are doing well by the sound of things ✔️

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Glad to hear you're back running (and here)!👍

[Hidden in reply to JonathanP]

😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Welcome back Helenwheels , hope life is turning around again and you get back to your running ways. 🏃‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻

[Hidden in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy. It is all going swimmingly (?runningly?)

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Hello Helen! Lovely to see you again but sorry to hear things have been tough.

But you're BACK! That's all that matters 🙂

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you IP Its good to be back!

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Oh Helen, so sorry to hear that life has been difficult for you but very glad to hear that you are back running and back here with us I know how it is to be on IC and unable to run! I do hope things continue to improve for you. Take care. I look forward to hearing about your running adventures

[Hidden in reply to skysue16]

Thank you Sue. Off shortly for a run in the sun. I really missed my running

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Oh Hidden , how have I missed this post? I am soooooooo glad to hear from you! I’m so sorry that some bad things have happened, a virtual hug is winging its way to you.... 🤗

On the positive side though, I am glad you’re back, working your way back up to 5k, I’m looking forward to you running along with us all again xxx we have missed you xxx

[Hidden in reply to Mummycav]

Aww thank you. I am benefitting from the cooler weather and enjoying the running at the moment. Hope all is well with you too