…. is the state of the season. Twas a very post-bingey, twingey, whingey jog this morning and probably my slowest ever. Everything ached and creaked and I moaned and protested for a good 2k. I just about managed 5k in the end, in a wheezy, ploddy ‘everything I’ve eaten since Christmas eve feels like it’s still in my oesophagus' kind of way. I’m pretty sure one of those waddly power walkers could have over taken me, given a fair wind. Which I could have provided considering the amount of cashews nuts I’ve knocked back since Christmas eve. Trust me, I needed this jog to sort out my digestive system more than anything. But just when you think it’s safe to let rip, there’s always some bugger lurking in their driveway, fiddling with their bins, loading the car up… why aren’t you still in bed at this ridiculous time of the morning? Oh no. They are out to make sure that I can’t unclench my cheeks until I’m back through the front door… well my clenching days are over (age and childbirth put paid to that), so had to resort to timing it when a car roared past. And, of course, there were only 4 cars on the road this morning. But 75 pedestrians.
I haven’t been out in about 6 weeks - and it’s been very sporadic before then too this year. My mojo’s been having a whale of a time - somewhere - without me! But I had to get back out before New Year to get a psychological advance over…. myself! And I feel better for it, now, in all ways!
After I’d got my whinging out the way and I settled into my s-l-o-w stagger, my mind wandered to this place and all the lovely people on here: those who’ve done it and moved on, those who stay on here and continue to help and everyone new who’s just starting and wondering if they can do it. It really is the most amazing support forum. I wouldn’t be the windy, whingey, wheezy plodder jogger I am without it! I also now know that I can absolutely get back to being the slightly better runner I used to be, possibly getting back to 10k, possibly going even further. I don’t doubt myself any more, because I’ve been supported here and seen other people’s achievements. Through that support and some trial and (a lot of) error, I’ve come to realise I can do it. It’s taken a loooonnng while, but it’s there. All thanks to you lovely peeps! xxx
So here I come 2020, full of intention and best laid plans.... let's just hope I can stick to it!
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YEY!!! This is music to my ears Fishypieface ...I am absolutely over the flipping moon that you’re back!! I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I miss your funny stories and I know you can get back out there regularly and keep us all entertained with your posts. I have every faith in you that you will get back to full strength again, I know when you’ve got that head on there’s no stopping you!! Set yourself some little goals that are achievable, you know what you’re doing, i don’t need to tell you...I will be with you all the way xxx
Thanks MC!! It's funny how mojo can come and go, I remember being SO motivated wanting to run every single day. Now tis a different story! Still, at least I know it could come back. Never say never in this game! Thanks for your encouragement xxx
Oh no.... sounds like you are still on the IC then?? Sorry to hear that. I am trying to gear myself up for some regular running. It's really good to know that we can do it when the time is right - for whatever reason - and it will always be waiting for us. I feel very lucky that's the case.
Here's wishing us both some decent running action in 2020! xxx
That's good news, but poor you, being out of action all that time. Progress though, won't be too long now and it'll be lighter and warmer soon (ish!) and you'll be back xxx
Well done fishypieface, yes I’m with you on windy runs with all the unusual food this time of year. Better out than in though! Happy running New Years.
Yay! A Fishypieface post! How I have missed them. Nice to see you back, entertaining us as usual. Good job gettin out there and making it happen. I'm hoping to get back on track once back from holidays and find some routine again. Bring it on 2020 💪
Baby steps and all that Sask - literally, I'm not joking! But definitely better than none at all! Hope you've had a lovely Christmas/break and rest. Cheers to us getting back in our swing of things - whatever that may be - in 2020 xx
I have miiiiiissssssssed you dearest FPF! And you are brilliant - running 5k after 6 weeks out is not to be sniffed at (but maybe to be parped at!) Love your account of your run, but more than that, happy to read that you felt good for it, and that’s it’s renewed your resolve to keep running. Good lass. Getting out there before all the New Year resolutioners! 👍
I have no doubt you can get back up to 10k again; just chip away at it, bit by bit. I am working back up to 10k myself, and it is always more daunting in the planning than the do-ing, I think. Parkrun has been a great motivator for me, having resisted it for 2 years! 😂
Merry running to you do lovely Sadie, I hope your recovery is coming on well, you've been quiet, so I am hoping that it's all been going nicely in the background?
It was tough today, not gonna lie! I would be very content with getting out 3 times a week - 2 x 5ks and a longer one at the weekend would be my idea of perfect at the mo! Funny how changeable this running lark is, depending on our lives and what's going on with us? It's never stayed the same all the time I've been 'running', but I love that running IS always there to pick up again when I am ready. I feel very lucky in that and I really want to get back at it! Hope I can.
Glad you are enjoying your Parkrunning... not sure I'll ever be ready for such public involvement but you never know! Lovely that you've found so many different things along your running journey. How's the gym going?! xxx
Oh yes, still running, but woefully rubbish at posting on here these days - must get back into that! I am nervous to say it, but I am pretty much fully healed now, thanks to my fantastic physiotherapist. Been running 3 times a week for a couple of months now, and NO KNEE PAIN HOORAH! I hate the gym, but it has really worked...you should see my quads, Fishy, I have muscles! And it has made a heck of a difference to my running. I am going to keep this strength training lark up. I am a stronger runner now than before my injuries, I’d say!
No matter that your run was tough. You did it. And the glorious thing is the more you do it, the slightly less tough it will become. 😁 I have found it a little challenging to get back up to fitness after my injuries, but it’s starting to get much better now. I still have duff runs, of course, but it’s worth it for the feeling afterwards! You keep at it my lovely. It’s all about carving out time during the week to do those runs. Running is always here for you now. 😊
That's such fabulous news!! You lean (but not mean), muscle and running machine!! Great that you can notice the difference too, rather than slogging away in the gym to apparent avail. That's really helps with motivation to carry on
Yes, I will be very happy just to get back to 'normal' and run 3 times a week. These dark mornings have really affected me badly this year.... here's to sunny early starts in 2020, better sleep and a new alarm clock! Hopefully back to the old me.
Take care oh lovely one and keep us posted on your endeavours! xx
Hopefully 2020 will be full of great runs for you. Your post is so funny, I could have done with a few of those roaring cars at last Saturday's parkrun but that's a story for another time. 😂😂
This place is indeed very special. It’s where it all started for so many of us. Well done on getting out and I hope you are now inspired by your run to continue to do so..... 😎
Thanks IP! Hope you are well? I really need running in my life again on a steady basis! You are exactly right, keeping doing it and all will be well! Love that xx
Oh that's great news! I'll be out again tomorrow, hoping it will be a little easier now that I've stopped my cashew nut habit! Good luck when you get back out there
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