I havenโt posted much of late largely because I was being shielded and couldnโt get out and as a consequence I withdrew from all things running as it just made the situation worse. ๐
However my husband decided I needed a treadmill and we used our holiday funds to get one. Much better than a holiday ๐
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 havenโt run that distance for over 10 weeks and didnโt expect to be able to do it but amazingly I did and only 1 minute 25secs off my Pb!
Iโm back ๐. Next goal to get back to 3 x 5K each week and then get back to 10k again.
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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. ๐๐๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
Thank you. I really missed running. I tried to get stronger with strength training and resorted to walking around the garden but my garden isnโt very big so I think I would fall over in it if I tried to run! ๐
It took a while to get used to the treadmill but I think it will be a good investment. ๐
Iโm 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 heโs probably right tbf. Iโm glad youโre making use of yours! Well done for getting back to it ๐๐
We did think that too. But my husband is using too to walk and when itโs 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 Iโm lucky that we have the space too.
Mind you now hubby is suggesting I get a yoga ball too! Donโt know where thatโs going to go!? ๐
Fantastic news, Iโm so happy for you. Suddenly holiday funds have far better long term uses. Iโm sure you will soon get back to 3x5k. Happy running ๐ค
Weโve just moved house - weird feeling in lockdown. Iโm in Scotland so still very much locked down. Feeling like this is a holiday. One day Iโll realise Iโm not going home, I am home ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Thank you. Iโm certainly very lucky and as you say it can be used for walking which he is doing And will be invaluable when itโs icy or really windy. I hate wind but funnily love running in the rain! ๐โ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
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