First virtual parkrun in 10 weeks

[Knittingrunner]

I haven’t posted much of late largely because I was being shielded and couldn’t get out and as a consequence I withdrew from all things running as it just made the situation worse. 😔

However my husband decided I needed a treadmill and we used our holiday funds to get one. Much better than a holiday 😂

So over the last couple of weeks I have been trying out a run from each week of C25k whilst I got used to the treadmill. Last night I thought that maybe just maybe I would like to rejoin the parkrun community and attempt a virtual parkrun. I haven’t run that distance for over 10 weeks and didn’t expect to be able to do it but amazingly I did and only 1 minute 25secs off my Pb!

I’m back 😊. Next goal to get back to 3 x 5K each week and then get back to 10k again.

[RunaroundSue Graduate10]

Well done. I bet that felt great after such a long break

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

It did! I feel like a runner again 😂.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

What a great decision to buy a treadmill to get you back running. You sound so happy and that's all you need right now. Good luck getting back to 5 and 10k. 😊😊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you. I really missed running. I tried to get stronger with strength training and resorted to walking around the garden but my garden isn’t very big so I think I would fall over in it if I tried to run! 😂

It took a while to get used to the treadmill but I think it will be a good investment. 😊

[Wenderwoo]

I’m shielding too, and can completely understand why you avoided the forum. I only come on when I see a post from somebody I follow. I wish my hub was as sympathetic re home exercise equipment! He insisted that it would probably not get used once the novelty wore off, and end up taking up space and collecting dust, and he’s probably right tbf. I’m glad you’re making use of yours! Well done for getting back to it 👍😁

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Wenderwoo]

We did think that too. But my husband is using too to walk and when it’s icy or very warm I think I will use it too. Especially as I have a fan to keep me cooler.

It does take up a lot of room but I’m lucky that we have the space too.

Mind you now hubby is suggesting I get a yoga ball too! Don’t know where that’s going to go!? 😂

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner]

He seems very keen on getting YOU things for exercise. 🤣🤣💕

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

😂he knows the way to a girls heart! 😂

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner]

😊👍 I am jealous too, as also we are shielding! If I get desperate enough, I will be back to check make & model & see if you still like it. 🤣

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Okey dokey. Be warned they are not cheap! 😳

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner]

Hence my thoughts are still vague & wandering. 😄

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic news, I’m so happy for you. Suddenly holiday funds have far better long term uses. I’m sure you will soon get back to 3x5k. Happy running 🤗

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you. That’s what we thought. Have to make the most of today. Who knows when we will be able to travel!? 😎

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner]

We’ve just moved house - weird feeling in lockdown. I’m in Scotland so still very much locked down. Feeling like this is a holiday. One day I’ll realise I’m not going home, I am home 🤣🤣

[Knittingrunner Graduate10]

It sounds lovely where you are so why not treat life like a holiday 😉.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Yeeehahhh KR, amazingly good effort! Well done you, and welcome back to PR. 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you. ❤️

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done knittingrunner, welcome back to the parkrun family.

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you.

[Run46 Graduate10]

Fantastic news, and a big well done to your husband for supporting you in this...treadmill costs aren't for the feignt hearted 🤑

Mind you if you're both stuck in they're great for a walk too, and when this is over can still be used in the more unpleasant weather.

Glad you're back at it and back with us KR 🏃‍♀️🙂

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Thank you. I’m certainly very lucky and as you say it can be used for walking which he is doing And will be invaluable when it’s icy or really windy. I hate wind but funnily love running in the rain! 😂☔️🏃🏻‍♀️