Back to 5k - Hooray!

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.....😱. 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.....

😈 "It's raining Delly....and it's really cold and windy," said one.

👿 "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 😈🔨👿🔨 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.

Happy running everyone 🏃‍♀️😊

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Hooray indeed! Well done Delly-dot!

[Hidden]

Well done there Hidden what an achievement 👋👋👋, as for that blumin yoga stuff 😬, 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 😳) 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 🥴

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

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 😉.... we'll make a yogi of you yet 🧘🏼.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Omg don't mention that crow pose I can feel my knees going already 😬

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

🤣🤣

[Dutch-Fraggle Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Always use a cushion too for fear of a face plant and broken nose .. 🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Woo hoo you beat those gremlins, and what a great run, it’s good to see you back

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you both xx

[Allbarron 60minGraduate]

Brilliant DD.!! Such an optimistic post. I've been sidelined for two weeks but still managed the yoga. You're right about the gremlins. I just need to get out. Knee feeling slightly better so I'm going to try and get back out. Won't be anywhere near 5k but you gotta start somewhere 🥴 thanks for the post 🤩

[Hidden in reply to Allbarron]

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 🤗

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Brilliant Delly-dot. Well done on your 5k and welcome to Scotland 👏👏🏃‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you Buddy! I'm not sure of the route through Scotland but I'm hoping to wave at my in-laws on the way through!

[dijep Graduate10]

Well done Delly-dot that's great news and a brilliant way to end your January quest. Boo to ask those pesky gremlins you showed them 😊

[Hidden in reply to dijep]

Thank you dijep. Let's hope the gremlins stay hidden 🤞🏼

[Jennypenny2 Graduate10]

Great Post i have got the same gremlins ,been going on my cross trainer ,will try and get out Monday for a run ,your post has incouraged .

[Hidden in reply to Jennypenny2]

Oh well done Jennypenny2. Please let us know how you do 😊

[Timotea Graduate10]

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 can’t 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

[Hidden in reply to Timotea]

First a big hug 🤗 for you Timotea.

The gremlins seem to have crept out of the woodwork for a few of us this month it seems.... it’s a sign of the times I think and a good reason to be kind to ourselves and each other.

Well done on your 3k 👍🏼🏃🏼‍♀️. Any run in the weather we’ve had lately is an achievement 😊. 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 Adriene’s 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 I’ve 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. I’m sitting on a block and it certainly helps. I’m a long way from perfect but I’m improving 😉🧘🏼‍♀️. 🤗

[Timotea Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

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. Can’t run as fast as you so do we just do the run and report back? Thanks for your support DD, hugely appreciated.

[Hidden in reply to Timotea]

Great! I’m glad you’re up for it 😊. It will be helping me too. We just run at a time to suit ourselves, but it’d be fun if we headed out around the same time. That’s so weather dependent though!

[Timotea Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Perfect. Am up for that. Feel better already. 😀

[Hidden in reply to Timotea]

It’s a date - I’ve put it in my diary (first thing I’ve written in it for months!) 🏃🏼‍♀️ 😊

[Timotea Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Guess I missed yesterday’s 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.

[Hidden in reply to Timotea]

I’ve got the house to myself this morning as everyone’s out doing their thing - volunteering for hubby and weekend jobs for the teenagers - so I have some me time to do my yoga 🧘🏼‍♀️.

[CBDB Graduate10]

Wow!!! Big yesss!!! Nice one!! 🙌👏👍🏽 5ks are my favourite distance at the moment!

[Hidden in reply to CBDB]

Thank you CBDB 😊. I think I’ll consolidate my 5ks for a while and perhaps go in search of some Zombies 🧟‍♂️ 🧟‍♀️ 😆

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

I am SO proud of you Hidden ....I enjoyed our ‘joint’ run...we should make it a regular thing...those gremlins don’t stand a chance against me...I’ve got their number, they’re in the bucket with my gremlins tonight...I’m going to bed with a smug smile on my face knowing I’ve encouraged at least one runner, our lovely dellydot out of the door xxx

[Hidden in reply to Mummycav]

Please put the lid firmly on the gremlin bucket! Thank you for boosting me along Mummycav. Xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

It’s on...and I’ve put a big Boulder on the lid, nothings getting out of there...consider me the gremlin grabber...you come straight to me and we’ll get out together again xx

[Killerblue Graduate10]

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 🤗. Well done Dolly-dot on your 5k especially under 5k. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Killerblue]

I’m so glad you had a helpful nudge too. What a wonderful forum this is. ☺️

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate]

Well done!! Must feel awesome to overcome the gremlins. I’ve had a rough January...just too much going on mentally. I’m joining the quest in Feb for sure as it great to be held accountable to myself publically!

[Hidden in reply to Sparkey5000]

The quest last month led to lots of support which I really needed - there’s lots of help and encouragement on here if you just ask. Good luck with your quest Sparkey 😊

[Indielass00]

That’s fantastic! Well done you! 👍🏻😀

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

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!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done Delly. Way to show the gremlins who’s boss! It’s definitely gremlin-inducing weather at the moment. Awesome run! 💪🏃‍♀️👊😀

[Fionamags Graduate10]

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 🎖🏆🏅🥇

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Well done Delly-dot. Sounds like you're well and truly back from the IC now. 😊Its 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 bodies😏

[Runjilly Graduate10]

Brilliant Delly-dot. That's a great time for your 1st 5k for a while - you definitely silenced those pesky gremlins I hoped you stamped on them !😁

[Hidden in reply to Runjilly]

I feel like I stamped on them and hammered them into the dust! 👿🔨😈🔨😉

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Well done Dolly-dot. Well done Mummycav . What a team 👍

[Dutch-Fraggle Graduate10]

Well done on silencing those pesky gremlins. X