Delayed Run

[Mands50]

This week has made me wobble a bit. I work as an Administrator in a GP surgery so am still at work, it’s been quite pressured and I’ve been more stressed than usual. I’ve just not been motivated to run because I’ve been using my exercise time to walk or cycle in the evenings with my husband instead. I’ve decided to try to get my routine back a bit today and head out for a run straight after work today - it’ll probably be slow and hard after a week off but I’ll give it my best shot. Keep safe & well all x

Post update: Did run a bit today but it was mostly a fail - legs and mind wouldn’t co-ordinate so only ran for 1.5km and walked for a further 2km. Try again on Sunday. Keep on keeping on and stay safe everyone x

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏Well done Mands50 for being part of the special people keeping us all going! 👏 👏 We went out & clapped for people like you last night!! I hope you are able to have a gentle run tonight. Take it slowly. Enjoy it & know you are appreciated 🌹

[Mands50 in reply to Annieapple]

Thanks 😊

[Rpg111]

One of the nations superstars!! Thank you for everything. Enjoy the downtime while you run 👍👍

[Mands50 in reply to Rpg111]

Bless you, thanks 😊

[Hidden]

⭐️ You are a star Mands50. You are one of the many special people working so hard for us all and we will all be cheering you on your way this evening. Xx

[Mands50 in reply to Hidden]

That’s very kind 😊

[Womangolfer Graduate10]

Thank you for all your hard work. Stay safe.

[Mands50 in reply to Womangolfer]

Thank you 😊

[Hidden]

Mands you're one of the NHS angels keep strong in these tough times 💪 and enjoy your run

[Mands50 in reply to Hidden]

Cheers 👍😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Go you... applause all round for you! Try to run as and when you can and enjoy..slow and steady?

[Mands50 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you 😊

[Rhosiesvenska]

You superhero! Any run is better than none. In these hard times, you, and especially you as a key worker, need to be kind to yourself. Stay safe xxx

[Hidden]

Thanks Mands50 for all the hard work you are doing .👏👏👏

Please keep safe and healthy! Well done on your run too👏👍🤗🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

These are strange times, so run when you can and take it slow and steady, i saw a post by UnFitNoMore the other day telling us all our runs should be easy, at this time we aren’t pushing ourselves we are just running to let our minds settle and our bodies move

Take care and stay safe

[Mands50 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Wise words, thanks WillowandSola x

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you’re having a stressful time. But hats off to you for doing your job. Sometimes it is just too hard to run but at least you got out there. 👍🏼

[Mands50 in reply to Raspberrypink]

Thanks Raspberrypink - glad it’s the weekend and having a rest day today will help reset my mind and body. Stay well x

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

You too

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate]

You still went out, and a run is still a run, no matter how long or short. It’s hard to get out when you have a lot going on, so well done for pushing yourself.

[Mands50 in reply to Leosmit]

Cheers x

[sigasiga Graduate10]

Thank you for all you are doing. Your run wasn't a fail - it was a triumph. And I know what you mean about the run/walk dilemma - I haven't run this week because I want to walk with my husband and the dog. Stay safe and take care of yourself.

[Mands50]

Thanks and stay safe yourself x

[ktsok]

Running is a mental game! Thank you for all you are doing at this difficult time. I hope you are able to find the headspace and pressure release that running can provide again.

[Mands50 in reply to ktsok]

Thanks so much, I was going to go out this morning but my dodgy hip is playing up. I might do a stretch online class this morning and see if it’s loosened up so I can run this afternoon instead. Thanks for your support x

[ktsok in reply to Mands50]

All the way x

[lillyputt]

You're doing brilliantly already Mands50. Thank you. I'm no running expert, but at this time more than any other, it seems good advice to just do what you can do and feels right on the day - that's good enough for now. When things get back to normal in the future - and they will one day - you can get back to your old routine and enjoy it all the more.

Take care of yourself and please remember to show yourself the same compassion and understanding that you're no doubt showing others through your job all week long. xx

[Mands50 in reply to lillyputt]

Thanks lillyputt x