A run that was sloooow, and three Haribos

[Fionamags]

After being a bit under par the last week or so and not running for a week, I set off to do a longer run today to try and reclaim the magic. The last run was a stinker so I figured I was due a good one.

I decided I see where I got to running for an hour since I was pushed for time today. So off I went and it really was great. Felt strong and breathing settled around the 5 minutes. On the return leg around 45 minutes in, Run the World came on and I had to laugh. For some reason @fab450 sprang to mind - I think it was when the sound of kettle drums kicked in. I started imagining her running ahead of me with Sargeant Garmin hot in pursuit. He was marching along, swagger stick under his arm and every so often Fab would leap into the air as Sarge roared "Move!" at her.

I did say that you would be my LeJoG role model, Fabulous450 so be warned.

I'm on annual leave for a week so am hoping to do lots of walking and crack on with 3 runs to see if I can't get moving along through Cornwall a bit (on the LeJoG virtual map, that is). I am position number 2000 odd, so must try harder.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

I'm glad your mojo is back and that you felt good for this hour's run. Hopefully a week off work will allow you the space to decompress and enjoy some more runs. Am half wishing I was doing LeJog sothat I could bump onto my VRBs virtually! But you know me and plans 😂Strange world! Take care 🤗

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Well did you know that you are just in time for LeJoG 7??? 😉

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Hmmm. 🤔 might have a look!

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

Oh, go on!

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Hahaha! Trouble is, on my non run days I hardly go outside, woeking all day! It might encourage me to take the dog out more on my non run days, which might be important in the winter as I expect it to be a tough few months!

How do I join LeJog 7 (what's 7?) 😂

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

I'm on LEJOG5 with Timotea , Cantsoimgonna , Hidden and Blackberrypie . Fionamags is on LEJOG6, and Buddy34 and Fabulous450 among others are on LEJOG4. Go for it. I did it to keep myself going over the winter months. I count my overall steps during the day so that I combine my dog walks and runs.

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Ok, I've done it! Will look at the email soon!

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

Woohoo! 🤩

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Yay!!!!! You will be amazed at how you can manage it if you count your steps. I'm the same as you - some days I never make it outside. But LeJoG does make you a bit more mindful of the step count!

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

It's a good idea! It will motivate me to walk more. I used to walk a lot, but running has taken over!

[Blackberrypie Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Welcome to the lejog pack - so far it's proving a great way to keep running during the cold and dark weather.

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

I've just signed up too 😊 I think I'll need an incentive once I've got to 10k

[Hidden in reply to dijep]

Woohoo 🙌

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Not sure I understand any of the instructions though! 😂

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

You will pick it up 😉. So glad you and dijep are starting a new LEJOG group!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Yaaay Roxdog!!! 🤩🤩 Good for you, it’s so much fun. I’m counting runs and steps and although not thinking it possible even when I joined, I have found that it might actually be possible!! But most importantly, like Delly-dot, I really just want to keep running through the winter this year 🤫😉...❤️!

[Reggiegirl in reply to Fionamags]

Where can I access LeJOG 7, please?

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Reggiegirl]

Here you go. endtoend.run/lands-end-to-j... Good luck!

[Reggiegirl in reply to Fionamags]

Great thanks Fionamags. Have signed up

[CaptFrey 60minGraduate]

Glad to read the run improved as you went along. A week off from horror work is always good. I have some cream teas put aside as you run through cornwall 😁. Also 3 Haribos is not enough unless it means something else 😳

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to CaptFrey]

No the Haribos are a bit of incentive/fuel for the last 15 mins. Don't know what you're thinking.... Cream tea sounds more like it! I see you are charging ahead on LeJoG. Did you get a postcard at 50 miles?

[CaptFrey 60minGraduate in reply to Fionamags]

I did indeed get a postcard. The nearest to actual cornwall I should get. I am glad Haribos is what it is 3 isn’t very many 😔.

[Hidden]

Quite a few VRBs finding the past few weeks hard going, me too. I’m so glad your run today was a good one. Your description of Fabulous’s Sgt Major Garmin shouting orders made me laugh. Happy running. Hope your mojo sticks around this week and gets you back on track 🤗

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Me too. I'm hardly off the starting blocks with LeJoG so I'm determined to get some miles in this week.

[MoliJ Graduate10]

Glad you had a good run after the last one wasn’t so good. Enjoy your week off.

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to MoliJ]

Thanks. I'm really looking forward to it.

[PeggySusi]

Brilliant Fiona, hope that’s wiped the memory of your work problems last week. It’s a great start to a week of annual leave.. enjoy your break..😊

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to PeggySusi]

Thanks - a week off will be just the thing!

[Hidden]

Lovely Fionamags, glad you’re feeling better and had a good return run. Enjoy your break and hope you get some sunshine 🤗

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Actually the next few days are going to be torrential but I've decuded that I can always do a short run in the rain.

[Hidden in reply to Fionamags]

Awww no ☔️ 🤗

[dijep Graduate10]

Sounds like after your bad week today's run has got you back on track. Although I am a bit worried about what was in those Haribos!? 😂

I was looking at Le Jog last night but couldn't work out if there was a minimum mileage per week?

Just thinking I might need a bit of incentive by the end of October.

Enjoy your week off xx

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Go for it Dijep! Roxdog has just signed up for LeJoG 7 so you'll have company. You can do as much or as little as you want each week either walking, running or a combo of both. The mileage is cumulative. If you google End to End that's the one we're all doing. There are quite a few different ones.

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Oh go on then I'll sign up 😂

May help shift the pounds I must be putting on stuffing my face with Rhubarb Crumble 😂

[Hidden in reply to dijep]

No minimum mileage. Log your total step count converted to miles so that your dog walks and runs both count. All set for Tuesday? Or D-day (doggy day) 🐶 🐾 😊

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yep ready for DDay. All the dog walking should help with LEJOG 🐕😀🚶‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to dijep]

Wonderful 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Great running Fionamags and a week off work, plenty time to enjoy more runs and walks. Enjoy 😊😊

[Hidden]

Glad you are back in the mix, or rather pic n mix 🙈

Have a super week off. You're going well so relax and enjoy what you can do 😊

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks! I don't know what the rest of you know about Haribos but I may have to look elsewhere - just in case there are repercussions. 😳