Fabulous450 & Sgt Maj Garmin Tackling The Storms ⛈ 🌧 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🦾❤️

[Fabulous450]

Hey Runners!!

I hope you’re enjoying running through the storms 😉. It was another rescheduled run for me today 🥴. My long run/walk/run of 6 miles was just not going to happen yesterday 😴. I was exhausted after a week of long hours and I did not see much of the outdoors in daylight. I did manage to fit in one of my drill workouts, but I didn’t make the two in my Jeff Galloway 🏃 & Sgt Major Garmin 💂‍♀️programme. So today, I could have opted to do the shorter drills I missed instead 🤫 and it was very tempting, given the weather, ⛈ ☔️ 🌧, but so glad I didn’t. 🤓

I got soaked to the bone out there today 😮. I looked at Sgt Major Garmin after the rain came down so heavy, it was slapping me right in the face 🤦🏽‍♀️. I was thinking I must be close to finishing now ‘mate’...😁..💂‍♀️, but he didn’t give me the nod I wanted 💂‍♀️...🤨...so I had to dig a little deeper, pull my hood up and tie it and carry on 🏃🏽‍♀️. After a mini sulk 🤭, I realised something while I was out there; whilst it’s very true that work is getting in the way of my running schedules, I’m proud of the work I do to help others. And...if I have to re-adjust a little, it’s a sacrifice worth making to do the work I love 🥰.

I have covered almost 381 miles in LEJOG 🇬🇧 now, so have under 500 to go! Another reason to smile! 😁

Sgt Major Garmin & Jeff Galloway dug right in with me today and we made it 💂‍♀️..🏃..🏃🏽‍♀️..🙌🏽! I am having the best of both worlds. Albeit a very wet world for me today! 🤣 Somethings are worth a little discomfort! 😉 Home 🏡 a hot shower🚿 and all is well! 😁

Happy running Runners! Run on! 🦾❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Woo, good for you Fab, you’re making fantastic progress! I was so lucky with my run today - it was sunny having been very stormy around 7am.

Kudos for running in the rain. You and the Sgt Major make a formidable team! 👏👏👏👏

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks so much Cheeky!! 🤗 Well done to you Cheeky! Must be a great feeling to be back on the run!! 😁

It was just after 7 when I started off and we’re fairly close by. Perhaps I should have checked if it was going to let up later really 😂, but I didn’t want to risk a ‘leave it until’ later today. It’s an all weather’s mission that I need and if I can do it, winter might just get slayed! ⚔️...😉😂😂❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Go you! And yes I agree, we can’t avoid winter, we need to embrace it! ❄️ 💦 💨 🥶

[David_G]

Well done Fabulous450, you’re doing so well!👏👏 Sounds like you’re having a bit of a tough time balancing running and work, so just do what you can.

A running friend pointed me towards the ‘Lucky 13th’ challenge on Garmin - run 13 miles between Friday 13th and today. I’d already run 6K on Friday morning so I joined the challenge. The forecast for today wasn’t good so I went out again for a 5.5K run on Friday afternoon after work. That just left a 10K for yesterday morning along the seafront in Bognor🏃‍♂️🌊🏖

As usual, the forecast wasn’t accurate and it’s fine down here today!🤣🌞

As for LEJOG, I’ve run 330 miles so far so I’m not too far behind you😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Wooh hoo David_G!! 🤩🤩 Well done you!! You do know I’m counting steps too I hope, so maybe on a run only basis, your ahead really. 😉 I wasn’t at all convinced it was doable at all when I started, so I needed every bit of help! 😂

I’m so glad it’s working out well so far!!The main thing for me is to carry on running through winter this year. If I can do that, I’ll get a 12 month running streak award in my NRC app for the first time!! That...I’d really love to have!! 🤩🤩❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

We’re all close together - I’m on 341 miles, counting runs and dog walks! 😀

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Brilliant Cheeky!! Looks like we’re going to be having a right rave up/party at JOG!! 🥂 🍾🎉 🎊... 😂😂..brilliant 😉!❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Woo, that’ll be such virtual fun! 🎉🎊🥳🍻🥂🍾🥂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s just brilliant Fabulous, I live your ‘little sulk’ too and that you are enjoying your work even though it’s impacting on running a bit

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks so much WillowandSola!! 🤗 I think we should always allow a little sulk, to acknowledge the feeling...right before we let it go!! 😂😂❤️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Yes that’s the way to do it xx

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Way to dig deep Fab! It is tough when work interferes with our running doesn’t it but I’m glad you are doing something you enjoy. Great job getting out in those rains!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks so much Sask!! 🤗 I figure if I take on all weathers, instead of my usual rule it out, I can see how it goes. So far, it’s not been as horrendous as I certainly imagined! 😂😂! ❤️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Go you Fab450! It’s not easy doing long hours at this time of year - I thought it was tough when commuting and I’d leave home at 6am in the dark and get home in the dark at 7pm. When spring came I had to put the shades on as I wasn’t used to the daylight! I can’t imagine what it must be like to be doing such long hours at home! But I’m glad Sgt Maj Garmin is still looking after you - you’re eating up those miles now! Happy running!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks so much Oldgirlruns!! 🤗 Yes, homeworking sounds like a dream, but in reality, I do miss my walks during my commute and equally you know you have to leave at some point to go home. Well neither applies now! 😂 But...I have created my own very short walk to work and home. I have just shamedly remembered that I had a job many years ago which was only about 15 minutes walk and I used to drive there! 😳...Older and wiser now of course. 😁❤️

[Hidden]

These are the runs that stretch us. In that 'stretch' is where we learn, where we grow and where we evolve. You are evolving and it's brilliant. Take a moment...go on. Think back to see if you'd have ran this a few months ago?

The here and now is all we really have and yours looks pretty good 😀

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much GTFC!! 🤗 Would I have got up seen the dark skies and torrential rain and gone to the park to run a few months ago? ...😜 ....absolutely NOT!! 😂 And although there’s quite a bit of Jeffing, I wasn’t running anywhere near these distances either. ☺️

You’re right, I agree; this moment is all we ever have. 😁🤗❤️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Love the herd of sloths t-shirt. Well done you. I’m not a fan of running in the rain myself, so even more kudos to you!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks so much BTP!! 🤗 Me neither 😂, I’m trying not to let it stop me this year. I’d like to get to my very first 12 month running streak! 😉❤️

[Jundal]

Good to see you're still running fabby, glad you had a good one. I'm back on the wagon, just on week 8 of C25k, managed to get out earlier but the weather and tech problems werent helping so crashed out early.

Hope you've had a good weekend!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Jundal]

Hey Jundal!! 👋🏽👋🏽 So great to see you VRB!! That’s such great news too. Ups and downs for me too Jundal. Sometimes we may have to pause, but the main thing is we come back! 😉 Well...I know you’ll be amazing as always!! Keep us posted and keep on posting!! Happy running VRB!! 🤩🤩❤️

[CBDB Graduate10]

Oh well done. The road section actually looks beautiful with reddish leaves! And so well done! You're in the North! 👍🏽😍 (Always am amazed how long the UK is and what we call the North! 🤣)

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Thanks so much CBDB!! 🤗 Yes, I was trying to embrace the environment. That was when it was lighter rain and before it started trying to kick my butt 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🥊 🌧! Nevertheless...somehow I made it. 😆

Yes, I’m in the Northern section now 🇬🇧🏃🏽‍♀️!! ...😁😁!! How are you doing CBDB? You’ve certainly been active with all your workouts. Amazing!! 🤩🤩🤗❤️

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Yes, I somehow have made running my hobby, not sure how, but big credits go to this online community.🙏

In my spare time, I can’t help and plan my next runs or workouts, or even foam roller sessions. 📆

Nowadays I read all things running, and my husband’s running books (and some pieces of gear) have somehow migrated over to MY corner of the room! 🤣 📚

I’m still a beginner runner 🐣 but learning in this forum all sorts of things to do with running, from knees, workouts, gear, apps, strategies....it’s such a rewarding journey.

So wow! And BIG THANKS!

We run! (How could we not!)

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Fantastic CBDB!! 🤩🤩! You’re an absolute star!! I consider myself a beginner too. 😉

You do lots of exciting stuff...although, lovely as you make the wonderful foam roller sound...I really can’t get myself to want to try that one again...🥴...😂😂! ❤️

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Yes. When my husband does the roller sessions it’s obviously much more painful for him than for me. Not sure what the difference is, maybe too much human padding. 🤣🤣

Hope you’re doing ok out there in the storms and rain and wind. Haven’t seen a post in the last 2 weeks so was thinking if you. 👍🏽💪🎧🏃🏻‍♀️

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Woohoo what a woman!!!! ⛈🌧🌨☔🏆🏅🎖

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Ah thanks so much Fionamags!! 🤗 My wettest run ever, but it does feel like an achievement. At least there was no thunder! I would definitely have drawn the line and headed right back home. 🏡..✋🏽 ..🏃🏽‍♀️ 😂😂❤️