Legs in charge ... 🐢

[Granspeed]

No matter what signals the brain sent this morning, the legs refused to listen. “We,” they said, “are going at the speed we like to go. End of.”

But that won’t get us to a second 9K in time to be home before the Time of Domestic Discord. 😱

“Change your route, then,” said the legs, “because this is all we are into today. Will go as far as you like, but we choose the speed. Suck it up. Today is our day.”

So it was 7K, because Domestic Discord is not to be courted lightly. We have to hope Dennis can be thwarted on Sunday to fit in another 9k run. And if not, 10k in February can still happen. Just have to think of what to promise the legs....

Happy trundling everyone. 😊🐢

[Onewomanscrusade]

Haha love this Granspeed. The brain is willing but the legs say ‘no chance’. Dennis and their ilk have got a lot to answer for too! Fingers crossed that the legs are more accommodating next time 🤞🏻😁

[Runnf Graduate10]

Legs can certainly be moody & grumpy, facts non-runners don't know 😂

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Runnf]

😂

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Runnf]

Exactly! Folks here really understand. 😄👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Sometimes you've just got to listen to those legs Granspeed! I hope Domestic Accord was maintained.

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Yes. Cutting distance got me back in time to make the traditional Friday Out-for-Coffee Expedition without any snarls or rogue comments about late runners! ☕️☕️🍰🍰😊😊 Wouldn’t do to provoke grumbles on Valentines Day! 🤣💕

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

❤️❤️

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Don’t tell anyone, but a few of us ignored the 2nd 9k and went straight for 10 🤫

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

😳🤔

[Hidden in reply to Dexy5]

Guilty 😊

[grumpyoldgirl]

Can you bribe them with an offer of new running leggings, GS?

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Um ... good thought. 👍👏🏼 But what if the feet then demand new shoes????

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Granspeed]

Hmm, could get expensive - aww but you're worth it! 😁

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

😄👍 Perhaps you’ll mention it to my bank manager....

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Granspeed]

💰💰💰💸💷🏧💷

If only it were this easy in real life 😁

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

I’m off for shoe “research”, thanks. 🤣

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Granspeed]

😂

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

The legs are always in control 😂😂 they are just getting you ready for your promised long run. Happy running

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

You’re right. And I did enjoy it once I accepted the inevitable and adjusted the route! There’s always another run (I hope) 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ha those legs eh? there is no telling them and 7k good run, you don’t want domestic discord either

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Not on Valentines Day, for sure. 💕😄

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Funnily enough my legs seems to be of the same mind as yours - and they don’t often agree with my brain!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

🤣🤣🤣 We will be of one mind/pace if we manage to meet! Perhaps we can encourage them some day with group activity. 😄

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

😂😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

My legs rule all my runs GS, so I know exactly where you’re coming from! 😅😅😅

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

🤣👍 That’s comforting!

Mine are usually at least a bit more helpful than today, though never quick. I am going to treat them to lots of strength and flex and see how they feel about that. 😳😇

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Well we can see who wears the trousers!🤣🤣

They sound rather bossy 😊

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Oh too true! 🤣

[Comfortnotspeed Graduate10]

You have done so well. I’m really in awe. Your attitude is inspiring too. A lovely read. Have a good weekend. 🙂

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

😊💕 Thank you. Just thinking about planks as I wait for Dennis to arrive. Help! Is this really me? 🤣

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Brilliant post GS! Usually lungs rather than legs for me, but once a mutiny starts, there’s no way back 😜

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

🤣 My feeling exactly! Bit of a worry that it can happen to an experienced runner such as you, too. I rather hoped one became fully in charge. 😳🤔 However, one foot in front of the other.... 😄

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Brilliant Granspeed! 🙌🏽 Those legs might be a little unruly, but they’re very good indeed! Well done you. ❤️

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Well thank you. I reckon maturity of the legs is no help with obedience, unfortunately. 😨 But at least they go forwards on command, if not at any signalled speed. 😄

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

I hear ya Granspeed 🖐🏽! I too am so glad that they can do it, their way. 😉After all it was a very long time before I even introduced it to them. 😂❤️

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Well, you got on it sooner than I did. Maybe in time mine will learn... 😄

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

We do make great demands of our legs. Let them enjoy their little rebellion and they'll be back on form next time, carrying you to success! 🏃‍♀️

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Cantstopmenow]

So positive! That’s what I like to hear! 👍😄 Sincerely hope you’re right.

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

They've got us this far! 😁👍

[Couchpotato2]

Sounds like a massive gremlin camp out on your legs but you did right and listened to your body.

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

I felt like they were clinging on my socks at every step! 🤣

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Granspeed]

The legs of leg run. Had a few of those recently and it’s put me off a bit but out again tomorrow

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Go! (Dennis willing.) You can do it. Down with gremlins. 👍

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Granspeed]

I dont think Dennis or Denis has made it in France yet...

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Lucky you if you are there. 😊👍 Id missed that step.

[Run46 Graduate10]

Haha Granspeed, you do make me smile...every word is totally true though, sometimes the legs have a mind of their own and pay no attention to instructions! Maybe they know best 😉

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Once in a while, I can believe they have a reason.... 🤣

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

😅😂👍