No run, no time - dark 🙈👎🏼

[Jnubster]

I’m not going to lie I’m an unhappy person right now!! As per I put myself last to help others & end up not getting my run done 🙈👎🏼 I cannot actually believe I’m saying this 🤣

I completed C25K in July and since then I have run 5k every other day. I’m pleased with my progress and feel great afterwards! This feels weird not going to lie I’m gutted - anyone else get miffed if you cannot go? Or am just weird 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Yep I’m miffed too! Due to pure ludicrous red tape I’ve had to work solidly all day till well after dark to get a job completed for tomorrow. Hence no run. My ankle is playing up at the moment but I was planning on at least a walk to ease it in gently, but nothing! This week is busy so I won’t get another run till the weekend. It always happens on the days you most need it too. Enjoy your next one!

[Jnubster Graduate10 in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thank you 😊 hope your ankle improves soon too!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

According to Mrs UNM I’m awful to be around when I can’t run... in the early days I scheduled my rest days for when she was home, now she insists that I run on those days 🤣

[GoogleMe Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

This is what always put me off about running, in a family with people whose lives revolved around their need for a run.

My mother (no one of those people) used to say bitterly "It's all very well keeping fit, but fit for what?"

(I know you meant it light-heartedly)

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

Yeah... I wouldn’t say my life revolves around the need, but there’s a definite hole in it when there’s no run. Doesn’t matter if it’s post run endorphins, or the anticipation of the run, it gives me a little boost.

[Jnubster Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Yes me too! It helps me lose myself- as in all the work nonsense, family stuff etc

The buzz after & sense of achievement is just fab!

[Jnubster Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

Tbh I never thought I’d be that bothered not doing a run on my run days. Think it would have been helpful after a stressful busy day!

[Jnubster Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Ha ha 🤣 totally get that!!

[Jell6 Graduate10]

As autumn and winter approach it will be difficult to keep running regularly in daylight.

Running in the dark is my only option soon.

Get yourself some hi vis straps, a head or chest torch.

Find a route you feel safe on. It's a different experience, peaceful.

[Jnubster Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Thank you 😊 that’s good advice! Will definitely be looking in to new accessories!!

[Jell6 Graduate10 in reply to Jnubster]

BTR High Visibility Reflective... amazon.co.uk/dp/B079Z4MBH1?...

These are perfect. Lightweight, adjustable.

I bought some rechargeable mini bicycle lights and strap them on the front and back. I also have some mini magnetic lights that can be added...

You deffo see me coming 💡🔦💡

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Lidl currently has a head torch in with a white front lamp and a red rear lamp. I got one at the weekend. The front lamp takes AAA batteries and the rear a pair of lithium coin cells.

[Jnubster Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Great thanks for the info 👍🏻

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Oh dear, very frustrating.

Once I get into it, I enjoy running in the dark - it somehow enhances the “enjoying my own space” aspect of running. I also enjoy planning routes around other peoples’ Christmas lights when it gets to that time of year! 😄

[Jnubster Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Oooo, yes never thought of that!!

[Petem56 Graduate10]

Gets addictive this running game 🏃‍♀️.

[Jnubster Graduate10 in reply to Petem56]

Yes just ever so slightly 🙈🏃🏾‍♀️