When I wrote my January Quests on Oldfloss and Mummycav's post at the beginning of the month, I chose one of my targets to be back to running 5k by the end of the month after my injury last November.
January's been a busy month, what with work and volunteering, and my progress has tailed off as squeezing everything into my days has been tricky. I have managed Adriene's wonderful Breath yoga, but the running has been on the slide which opened the door to pesky gremlins and that way danger lies.....π±. The problem was, the longer the gap between runs the more the pesky gremlins began to mutter and I began to question if I could make 5k. Today they were really naughty.....
π "It's raining Delly....and it's really cold and windy," said one.
πΏ "It's so much cosier inside in front of the fire," said the other.
But then I got a little message that nudged me in the right direction and I got myself out there thanks to Mummycav who has been quietly encouraging me along.
It feels so good to have met that 5k target - it was a goal that was proving a bit of a mental barrier more than a physical one. Today I quietened the grumbling gremlins ππ¨πΏπ¨ and I've got a little bit of self-belief back. I even managed to sneak in under 40 minutes which was a bonus surprise. I've also just run into Scotland on LEJOG5, so that's another win!
So to anyone else who is finding the going a bit tough at the moment, you're not on your own - do post, do ask for help. There is always someone here to pick you up and encourage you on.
Well done there Hidden what an achievement πππ, as for that blumin yoga stuff π¬, I've tried stuff with belts as suggested by CBDB omg the ouch factor.... And then Dutch-Fraggle showed a balancing act that quite frankly a 52 yr old bloke should never ever try ( he speaks from experience π³) ok so the gentle flexibility poses I'm cool with them, the old backs a little easier after a few downward dogs etc but! I've got to say running is definitely easier than those tricky positions π₯΄
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Ah, yes 'Crow pose' - I saw her post. I'm just about there but do admit to a strategically placed cushion in case of face-planting! I'm impressed you have had a go at the bloomin' yoga stuff π.... we'll make a yogi of you yet π§πΌ.
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Omg don't mention that crow pose I can feel my knees going already π¬
Hello! Lovely to here from you Allbarron. The first step out of the door is the hardest one. Take it gently. My first run back after injury was planned to be a 2.5k but ended up 3k. Good luck π€
I need help. Have done three days of Adrienne,....does it get better? Find it gets harder and her flawless transition from downward dog is depressingly fluid. Just canβt do it . I did 3 k the other day at snails pace and have so many gremlins who are just being very obstructive. I want to get back into my running routine. Any tips gratefully received
The gremlins seem to have crept out of the woodwork for a few of us this month it seems.... itβs a sign of the times I think and a good reason to be kind to ourselves and each other.
Well done on your 3k ππΌππΌββοΈ. Any run in the weather weβve had lately is an achievement π. Mummycav got me going again by suggesting we run a joint 5k on the last Saturday of the month, so how about we do the same? I was running 3ks at the start of January so my starting point was the same as yours and I just increased bit by bit. Would you like to do that? It would help me too.
I love Adrieneβs yoga, so I can only say do stick with it. Transition slowly into your downward dogs- she hangs about there for a while before she moves into the next pose. Slow/repeat the video to watch her. It does get easier.
Although Iβve been doing yoga for years I have always found sitting cross legged really uncomfortable. I decided to really try and work on it for this yoga month. Iβm sitting on a block and it certainly helps. Iβm a long way from perfect but Iβm improving ππ§πΌββοΈ. π€
Thanks DD . That sounds like a brilliant idea. I seem to be suffering from Covid lethargy when everything requires huge effort. Have got day 4 Of Adriene tomorrow as so will persevere. Last Saturday of the month sounds good. Canβt run as fast as you so do we just do the run and report back? Thanks for your support DD, hugely appreciated.
Great! Iβm glad youβre up for it π. It will be helping me too. We just run at a time to suit ourselves, but itβd be fun if we headed out around the same time. Thatβs so weather dependent though!
Thank you! Guess I missed yesterdayβs but next one in diary. Making marmalade today but will do Adrienne grumbling loudly throughout especially with the funny breathing ...then attempt a 5k. Weather is lovely although cold.
Iβve got the house to myself this morning as everyoneβs out doing their thing - volunteering for hubby and weekend jobs for the teenagers - so I have some me time to do my yoga π§πΌββοΈ.
I am SO proud of you Hidden ....I enjoyed our βjointβ run...we should make it a regular thing...those gremlins donβt stand a chance against me...Iβve got their number, theyβre in the bucket with my gremlins tonight...Iβm going to bed with a smug smile on my face knowing Iβve encouraged at least one runner, our lovely dellydot out of the door xxx
Itβs on...and Iβve put a big Boulder on the lid, nothings getting out of there...consider me the gremlin grabber...you come straight to me and weβll get out together again xx
Great post as I do think Jan and Feb are the hardest months to get through but support and a little nudge is sometimes all that is needed. I got that little nudge from a lovely message on the quest as well and is was amazing how it was almost like being jolted back into awareness once again π€. Well done Dolly-dot on your 5k especially under 5k. πββοΈπββοΈ
Well done!! Must feel awesome to overcome the gremlins. Iβve had a rough January...just too much going on mentally. Iβm joining the quest in Feb for sure as it great to be held accountable to myself publically!
The quest last month led to lots of support which I really needed - thereβs lots of help and encouragement on here if you just ask. Good luck with your quest Sparkey π
Well done Delly and welcome back! Stupid gremlins are a pain in the pinny (as my mum would say). Now you've broken through that 5K barrier I'm sure you'll find it easier. Good luck!
Well done Delly. Way to show the gremlins whoβs boss! Itβs definitely gremlin-inducing weather at the moment. Awesome run! πͺπββοΈππ
Hooray that woman!!!!! Welcome to Scotland as well! That is absolutely brilliant - getting back to 5k and under 40 mins too. You deserve some medals for that πππ π₯
Well done Delly-dot. Sounds like you're well and truly back from the IC now. πIts true what you say about the gremlins and the longer you listen the louder they become. Surprising how much our minds play tricks with our bodiesπ
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Hooray, hooray - first 10k
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Back from a rest with a happy little 5k
10k day today hooray!
