Return of the mojo

[Archerygoddess]

I haven't posted for ages now. My last post was about my struggles to cope with lockdown running. Everyone was lovely (as ever), but I just couldn't manage more than about 3.5k, even with all your encouragement. So I've been plodding along running three times a week, but today I thought I'd do something a little different. I don't usually run with music, just my app telling me the 0.5k marks and the sounds of nature around me. For a change I silenced the app and put my headphones on and just ran, listening to music. I made up the route as I went along and when I'd finished I found I'd run 5k and in a very good time for me, so I posted the time to (not) parkrun. Please let this be the return of my mojo!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Great to hear from you Archerygoddess that you have got your mojo back, new route as well as your favourite music and ran a 5K. 😊 🏃🏾 excellent

Good that you posted it to (not ) parkrun, I now have ran two (not ) parkruns as I think it probably won't be until next year that the officials runs will start again, at least in the UK, so the not parkruns I think will become very popular over the next few months. 😊 🏃🏾

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate in reply to AlMorr]

Here's to more (not) parkruns! I ran my first parkrun in February then they were cancelled due to storm Ciara, then Dennis, then waterlogged ground and finally Covid. I was beginning to think I'd never get the chance to do another one

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Archerygoddess]

It is a guess when the official Parkruns will restart, they are still talking about social distancing staying for a while, everyone having to wear facemasks while travelling and probably shopping as well, if parkruns do start this year would all the runners want to wear a face mask when running, no, I very much doubt that the organisers would consider starting them again if that was the case.

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate in reply to AlMorr]

Frankly not expecting any more this year😥

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Well done you!!!

I'm so pleased for you. It's lovely to see you back amongst it all. I hope this is a positive step going forward for you! Don't be hard on yourself, only positives.

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, fingers crossed🤞

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant effort- I'm glad you found something that worked to get you past that 3.5k hurdle. Remember today's run next time those pesky gremlins are bothering you. Happy running 🤗

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks. It actually was happy running today. I enjoyed every minute

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

A new route and some music obviously worked for you. Looks like your running mojo has definitely returned 😊😊

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate in reply to Buddy34]

I really hope so!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Welcome back mojo... so good to see you reunited with an awesome runner.

Great run.

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks. Not been feeling too awesome, but my runner's high yesterday was great