🎶 I like big buffs and I cannot lie 🎶

[BonniesRest]

🤣 Well husband and I decided on our W5 50min run around the hill on this beautiful sunny Autumn day. Husband seemed to run along like a gazelle, effortlessly disappearing off in to the horizon, and ended up doing 10k!! He was absolutely buzzing! So proud of him - he’s a natural.

Meanwhile back at snailville, I toddled on - did all the asthma management stuff and loved wearing the buff, which helped breathing in warmer air. I ran most of it and struggled on the steepest part getting to the top of the hill, so walked in places to regulate my breathing and by the end I managed 5.64k. At first I felt disappointed that I hadn’t run further, but am holding on to the fact that I wasn’t completely trounced by the asthma and it was an 84m elevation gain.

Cold air is definitely tricky - back at the beginning of September when it was warmer I managed my first 5k in 41minutes, but I think that would be hard at the moment. I am undeterred however, and looking forward to the next run! I enjoyed today - and husband and I are loving this running journey together - even if we aren’t together for the whole run! Perhaps it’s time to write a new children’s story - The Gazelle 🦌 and the Snail 🐌

Happy weekend everyone! 🎉

P.S. I really am that short. And he really is that tall. 😂

[61Lady Graduate10]

Three cheers for you 👏👏👏 - sounds like a fantastic run. Must be lovely (not) running together and great you’re meeting health challenges head on. Interested about buff and pleased to hear it worked for you. Good luck on your next outing together 👍🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️👍

[BonniesRest in reply to 61Lady]

Thankyou! It was the first time using the buff and it did help, so I can recommend it. 👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

Well done BonniesRest 5.64k is an impressive distance, but I must say the photo looks like he’s kidnapped you 😂

[BonniesRest in reply to Couchphoenix]

😂 thanks!

[grumpyoldgirl]

Love the photo - Bonnie and Clyde? 😁

I love a buff myself, I think I'm in danger of starting a collection 🤔

[BonniesRest in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thankyou - it really did help 💪

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

running together is so great isn’t it? I run round our track a few times then get bored so spread out a bit and even went on the beach one day

Anything to stop breathing in the colder air helps

[BonniesRest in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes the buff made it easier. We’re loving running together 😊

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Well done to both of you! Sounds like a lovely run and you are doing everything you can not to let the asthma stop you! 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍

[BonniesRest in reply to Jools2020]

Thankyou - we really enjoyed it 😊👍🏃‍♀️

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Please don't be disappointed - you ran uphill in cold air despite your husband bounding ahead! Sounds like you're doing great and finding ways to manage the asthma while running so do be very proud!

[BonniesRest in reply to Roxdog]

Thankyou - yes I’ve tried to deny the asthma, but working *with* it feels a bit more productive. 😊

[Blossom- 60minGraduate]

Ooh love the buff. I've got one I'm saving for when it's really cold. Your height difference looks about the same as me and my OH. Happy running 😊

[BonniesRest in reply to Blossom-]

Thankyou - you too! 🌞