A slow slippery 3 k

[Scruff55]

Waited till lunchtime before going for my run today. It was still measuring -1 so I knew the roads would still be slippy and they were but at least I got out for my first decent run of 2021 🙃🙃🙃

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great effort, it all counts. Our village streets were so icy yesterday that one of our 9 year old ice hockey players put his skates on and had some outdoor skating before him and his dad gritted the roads. Happy running 🤗

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Quite innovative for the nine year old. I ran out of the village and it was a bit scary as it was really icy. Even the milk tanker was going very cautiously at which point I ran on the verge which was very bumpy as the tractors have been using it too but he ho it’s done ✅ another run under my belt 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😊😊😊❄️❄️❄️

[orangeguy Graduate10]

Yes I was out at 7.30 this morning and the footpaths were a bit slippy in places here also (Northants) but doable, managed just over 4k which I wasn't too unhappy with considering I'm still getting over bad cold . . .

[iloverunning]

You’re doing so well, I went out for your first run after a 6 week break, recovering from surgery, and, because it was slippery underfoot, I barely ran at all. The following day it was better but I really struggled. I’ve put on 4llbs but felt so heavy, I could barely lift my feet off the ground and couldn’t call what I was doing running. I was going at the same speed as my walk, maybe even slower! I was only doing week 4 of couch to 5k too so I wasn’t pushing myself.What trainers are you wearing as my daughters bought me Scott’s Trail running trainers but someone told me that I’ll ruin them on the pavement as they’re for wearing in mud and grass? I was advised to get them to help with the slipping.

I do hope that I can get back into it 😳.

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to iloverunning]

I’m sure you’ll get back into it. You got out there today so really well done for that and it doesn’t matter how slow you were you got out there and ran/jogged. My shoes are Brooks ravels. I’ve had them about a year now but I seem to manage ok in them although I can sometimes feel the slippy ice they seem to have a reasonable grip. I don’t go fast in these conditions so I’m not sure which shoes might be right to be honest. As for getting back out there after surgery really well done 👏. It is amazing that you feel ready aft-only 6 weeks and going slow is what you need to do follow your body and I’m sure you will keep going. Stay safe and take care 👏👏👏👏❄️❄️❄️❄️😊😊😊😊

[iloverunning]

Thanks for your reply, after I sent the message I recalled asking you some weeks ago about your trainers, you must think it’s all I think about! The surgery was on my sinuses so I can’t really blame that on my recent inactivity! I’ll persevere 😇 as I enjoy the benefits of running even though I don’t yet enjoy the actual running! Keep up the good work and do keep posting as it motivates me so must motivate others too 😊

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to iloverunning]

👍👍👍👍don’t be too hard on yourself. Everyone of us has times when we don’t enjoy our runs and have to force ourselves to go out of the door but like you say you know the benefits so it’s worth the angst. I struggle some days but make myself go out as I know when I get back I’ll feel better and good about myself. Perseverance is the key and slow and steady the mantra. 🐌🐢🙌🙌🙌🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[iloverunning]

Thanks Scruff55, I will definitely follow your good advice. I have never, ever, run for more that 45 minutes, and only did that once, it's usually exhaustion after 30. However, watching your progress has given me something to work towards and I am hoping to also, eventually, manage a 60 minute run. I still work full time so it's difficult fitting everything in but hope to retire later in the year and I'll have time on my hands, hopefully!! Thanks 👍😀🏃🏃🏃

[Grumpypete Graduate10]

Sorry but up in North Yorks here its icy all day! I am not risking covid from A & E but I fear for my fitness especially now the gyms have closed. A 5K walk is not the same. However the bright side is that it gives the naproxen a chance to calm my foot arthritus down. LOL

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Grumpypete]

Yes sometimes every cloud has a silver lining hoping your foot improves a bit for you. I’m in north Cumbria a few miles from Scotland so today we have a light covering of snow on top of the ice so I won’t be going out today. ☹️☹️