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[Allbarron]

Hi lovely VRB's 😉. I hope everything all well in the running world?? I have written off September as I haven't run at all😳. Mainly because of a niggling knee injury and after seeing a physio I was left in greater pain than before I went. However, I persevered with the strengthening exercises through gritted teeth. Then last week the wheel totally came off and my mum passed away. As you can imagine I'm in a surreal state of limbo and could only just function never mind run. This morning I spent time catching up on some of the posts I'd missed on here and came across one from Hidden about how much he enjoyed running and it really inspired me. I put on my shoes and I ran. I ran to test my knee, I ran to see if I still could but mostly I ran to clear my head. Back home now after a very slow 2k but feeling much better spiritually and more confident because I did it and felt good. I need to get back to this. I need to make the time and effort as it does really help in all ways. Thank you for reading this. I didn't post this for sympathy but for those who are struggling with what life has given them at this moment. Running is a good therapy and it's relatively free. Happy Sunday and happy running🥰

[Hidden]

Afternoon Allbarron, sending you a big virtual hug, so glad your run today helped you to feel better at such a sad time. Hopefully your knee will hold up now and running can again be a friend to you. Take good care 🤗💐

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank jorge

[nowster Graduate10]

Physios do seem to leave you feeling worse afterwards, don't they? Good news on doing 2km.

September has been a write-off for me too. I'm following my physio's recommendation and doing very short intervals (less than a minute) and gradually working up.

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to nowster]

Good luck. It's hard coming back from an injury but it's best to take on the advice 🤞

[Hidden]

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Thinking of you very much at this time. So sorry to hear of your loss. Well done you for having the strength of character to write this and also to run. I do think it's in those difficult times when running can give us something few things can. This 2k is as important as any run. You deserve time for you, time out there away in your own world...time to run x

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks GTFC it's easy to forget why we started running when tiredness and life get in the way. This morning was lovely I had time to put mind in order, think things through and get back to me. I'll be back out there after a rest day 🙂

[Hidden in reply to Allbarron]

Love this. Keep going 😊

[Fionamags Graduate10]

I'm so sorry to hear your news - what a rotten month this has been for you. But I'm glad you got out for a run and that it helped clear your head. Sounds like a good idea to take it gently for now and let your body steer you.

Sending great big hugs your way. Xx 🤗

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Fionamags]

Thank you Fionamags. Mum developed dementia a hear ago this month so all in all I'm getting to dislike September. Easy runs for a few weeks I think pressure off.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

So sorry for your loss Allbarron - what a difficult time for you.

Well done for lacing up your running shoes though and I'm so glad it helped in some small way.

There is a saying I always think of at times like this:

"You never know how strong you are - until being strong is your only choice"

Take care. x

[Hidden in reply to Sandraj39]

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[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

What a great saying. Thank you I'll remember that ☺️

[roseabi]

Hey!! Huge big vHugs to you xxxxxx

Well done for getting out on the run, you are so right, it really helps! Great post, thank you so much for sharing 😍

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to roseabi]

I didn't realise how much til now. Thanks roseabi👌

[Hidden]

I’m so sorry to read about your mum Allbarron. Dementia is such a cruel disease. Taking yourself out for a run was a wonderful thing to do today. Take one day at a time. Thinking of you 🤗

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Great advice thank you 🥰

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I’m so sorry to hear about your mother Allbarron - a virtual hug comes your way. But I’m glad you felt able to lace up those trainers again and that a short run helped clear your head - sometimes that’s all that’s needed to get things in perspective again. 🥰

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Absolutely! Lots going on in my head at the minute and it straightened some of the kinks😔

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Take good care of yourself at the moment, after this sad event. 💚

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Roxdog]

Kind of you Roxdog🙂

[CBDB Graduate10]

Oh well done for getting back to running! I found even in these challenging times (and it sounds you had some rough months). running has been the best ‘happiness’/‘wellness’ remedy I have ever had!

So hope it works for you as well! And so well done for getting back to running!

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to CBDB]

Thank you CBDB I know I'm not alone in my struggles. Everyone dealing with something in one way or another. You're spot on about the "remedy"👍

[Cmoi Graduate10]

I'm sorry for your loss. I can tell you, though, that while your Mum probably feels very far away right now, she'll always be with you, and in a good way.

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you Cmoi. That's the one thing I hold on to 👥

[Speedy60 Graduate10]

So sorry for hear this. Thinking of you and your family. Take care of yourself. ❤

[dijep Graduate10]

Ah Allbaron I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum 🤗 🤗

I'm glad you felt like getting your shoes on, being outside doing something you love is obviously just what you needed.

Look after yourself 🤗

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to dijep]

Thank you dijep. One day at a time

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10]

I'm so sorry for your loss Allbarron, all our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Well done for having the courage to take the time out for yourself and go for a run and I'm so glad to hear it gave you some headspace.

Take care of yourself. Sending you a virtual hug ❤️

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

It was a struggle but worth it

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Hey.....well done for getting out to run, it’s probably one of the best things you can do during this special time of sadness and memories.....time passes and the memories are as special

Sending love and healing thoughts to you and yours

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks W&S

[Catho78 Graduate10]

So sorry for you loss, glad your run gave you a clearer head. It’s amazing the many benefits running brings, I find I run for my head more than my fitness, that’s just a bonus. Take care, thinking of you my friend

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Catho78]

Benefits are amazing thank you

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Oh Allbarron, I’m so very sorry to hear about your Mum, great big virtual hugs to you. 😘😘 I hope you have friends & family nearby to support you.

I’m willing that knee of yours to go from strength to strength because running will help you through this time. Xxx

[Allbarron 60minGraduate in reply to Elfe5]

Thank you so much. I do have a good support network which is a great help. Thank you for the good wishes.

[Elfe5 60minGraduate in reply to Allbarron]

Very pleased to hear about your support network. Xxx