The power of a good run...💕💪

[Sandraj39]

It's tough for all of us in different ways at the moment, isn't it? I know I am luckier than many and so grateful for that but yesterday afternoon (having looked at the news😱) I had one of those moments where you just start to feel it all closing in on you a bit...🙁

Anyway, being a "runner"😊 🏃🏽‍♀️I did what runners do and donned my trusty Hoka running shoes and headed off to the local trails and bridleways. I've been keeping my runs a bit shorter recently due to a niggly knee but today I was back to a favourite 10k route. It turned out to be just the thing I needed. Beautiful woody trails, fields and farm tracks - this was one of the special runs where I found my happy place (and happy pace!👍) and returned home feeling so much stronger. Thank you running - you saved me again!🙏 🙂x

[Runsome Graduate10]

Fantastic 😀

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Brilliant. Amazing how a good run can turn your mood right around isn't it? Such a good thing to have. Take care of the knee 😘

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda x

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

What a lovely post, so glad running helped you out at a difficult time - and a 10k too, fantastic. Happy running 🤗

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Sounds just great! 😊🏃🏻‍♀️🌸🌳

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

You’re right Sandra, Running is a great release.

[Mum22boys Graduate10]

Running is amazing, you turned a potential negative into such a positive. Sounds like a great run, hope the niggly knee stays away

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

sounds lovely. Just what you needed to restore your peace and harmony. Hope it's fixed your knee too! 😊 x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Sounds just the ticket Sandra. So glad you came back from that lovely run feeling better. ❤️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

It’s funny the way things can hit you unexpectedly, but sounds like you had a great run. Equilibrium restored 😃

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Yep, for the time being anyway!😉

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Watching the news, which I do too often, causes me huge frustration. Coronavirus is testing the constitutional systems worldwide to breaking point, and generating anxiety and sense of loss in us all. No wonder that we find solace and release in doing something special over which we some semblance of control. Pleased for you Sandra; sounds perfect.🙂

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I’ve given up watching the news BC because I found myself constantly shouting at the tv 🙄 and just read online news now, that way I can chose what I read and when.... I don’t shout nearly so often...🤣

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

People having to make decisions for which, in many cases, they are neither trained nor qualified and experts having their capabilities stretched to the limits with so much at stake...no wonder we need to run IP! Really difficult for everyone involved.

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I know but sometimes common sense is all it takes ..... 🤔

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

The trouble with reading or watching the news is that there really isn't much news day on day.

I feel as though we are just in limbo, no one really knows what to do for the best.

We are lucky that we have been able to continue to run or walk every day, we have a garden.

The takeaways started to open so that was a treat - I was ridiculously excited when the pizza was delivered!

I was lucky enough to get a slot at a nearby National Trust park so we took our van to give it a decent run (getting bored with Morrisons!) and we had a picnic in the carpark (in the van) before a nice walk in the grounds.

And we have finally opened the first tin of the paint we bought just before lockdown in anticipation of being bored. The bathroom is nearly finished. Bedroom next.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

All so true - so many opposing views on the right way to do things too! 😫🤷‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

I couldn’t get a NT slot so we took our van to a country park and sat on our camping chairs for a picnic.

Mr Sandie has done the painting he’s been threatening to do since September and my high point was wandering round Dunelm yesterday choosing stuff to replace the stuff that was stolen in France - nice new kitchen stuff 😊

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

It is amazing the things we are getting excited about as we get a bit more freedom.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Sounds wonderful Sandra 🏃‍♀️🙂 just what was needed. I always think that once we reach a 5K and then 10K again then we’re well on the road again.

I feel your joy ☺️ x

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

..such joy!! ☺️Grab it where you can! x

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

👍🙂

[Reluctantrunner40 Graduate10]

Thank you for your post and the quote, that is just how running makes me feel at the moment and so pleased I’ve found it! Well done on your 10k and lovely to hear you came back feeling stronger 😊

[David_G]

Lovely post Sandraj39 We are indeed blessed to be able to shed some of the worries of the world when we go out for a run. It doesn't matter what pace or how far we go, sometimes just the act of running itself is enough. Take care of your knee and enjoy your running!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

I think we all get those moments when we can let things creep up on us and like you I'm so grateful for being able to run. It gives us a so much more positive outlook . Heres to many more happy runs 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😊😊

[Hidden]

Running can be the right medicine, the right mindfulness, the right recharge and the right escape. I'm so glad that you had a good run (and time too) there's things we can control in life and so much we can't. You did your bit by running. Keep going and keep smiling 😁

[HappyNoodle Graduate10]

Sounds good. I’m getting some Hoka for my birthday I hope they are okay as cannot try them on and I have wide feet. If not I’ll have to exchange.

Wishing you many more happy runs

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to HappyNoodle]

Love my Hoka One One's!💕

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Me too 😀

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to HappyNoodle]

My Hoka Cliftons are brilliant, so light and wide in the toe, I have wide feet but they have never given me blisters or sore toes 🥰

[Jell6 Graduate10 in reply to HappyNoodle]

Me 3! ( Arahi)