I’ve got nothing to moan about

[SueAppleRun]

So I really do need to stop!!

So what if I wore the wrong clothes? and my neck was freezing and body too hot?

So what if the headphones in my headband don’t sit nicely by my ears?

So what if I got stitch in the first half kilometre?

So what if it was a rubbish day at work and I got home tired and cranky?

So what that I forgot my buff and the air feels like ice?

And why would I expect my phone to run c25k, amazon music and zombies run all at the same time? Michael came in loud and jaggedy so off he went

Anyway, cold and dull but 5 degrees and I wanted to go out so we went, Willow pulled joggers over leggings (i live with a man who wears leggings?😂😳 ) and a long sleeved thermal top under his hoodie, he tried to look enthusiastic, he really did, Off we set walking round the park, then time to run, soon the stitch, but good to be out, think we’ve lost some fitness over winter, it was a struggle, one foot in front of the other, onwards, I left the track and ran on grass, not too muddy and makes a change, but....where is Willow??? back in the car, engine and heater on so i said I’d run home, legs like lead I plodded off, nearly flagged him down but kept going, up and over the railway bridge, slowed to a walk, turn for home, legs weeping very slow plod, breathing has settled and heart rate barely worth a mention, zombies chasing me, can’t go much faster, but home and the dinner i put in before I went out is cooking nicely, Willow handed me a cup of tea, I so love that man

Happy valentine’s day and happy running

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

So glad you got out for that run after a hard day at work, well done. Enjoy your evening. Happy running 🤗

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

It was good to get out even though it was hard it made me think we need to make the effort more and let’s face it, it’s harder after a day at work

[HappyNoodle Graduate10]

I didn’t realise till it happened how tough the miserable weather made getting out running. Big congratulations on getting out there. I’m starting to get out again too.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to HappyNoodle]

Thank you, yes we always run less in winter

[GailXrunning]

+ You are a total hero! Epic run!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks, it was a bit hard and nothingy but we got out

[GailXrunning in reply to SueAppleRun]

Exactly... getting through the hard and nothingy!!👍

[David_G]

Well done for getting out there, it doesn’t matter how it went, what went wrong, what you forgot and everything else. You got out there and did it!

Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! 🙂👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to David_G]

Thanks David and you are right, we never run as well after work but i want to get back in the habit

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Well done in getting out there. Enjoy the rest of your Valentines Day😀

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Doris8]

Thanks, we’ve had a lovely meal and relaxing now

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Lol 😆 🤨😠😤 love reading your posts!!Ah well done for getting out today for a run, especially after a rubbish day at work

👏👏 Ah a cup of tea ☕️ (especially when made for you) always makes things better 😁Hope you you and Willow enjoyed your dinner 🥘 and have a lovely 😊 evening. Happy Valentine’s Day to you both ❤️❤️❤️ X

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

And to you 😀 we are warm and relaxing and he’s just so good at handing me a cup of tea when I need one

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Ah he is so lovely isn’t he. Very sweet, I love how you run together ❤️ X

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

I don’t think he always loves it lol x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Lol bless him, you are both doing amazing

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

He will enjoy it more as it warms us

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I think everyone will!! You are doing so amazing going when so cold x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

It’s better than it was, I’ve just had a migraine for a few days and work rather gets in the way lol xx

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Oh I am sorry to hear that Sola hope the migraine goes. Bless you sounds that you work very hard. Take care xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

I’m assistant manager so very stressful at times but covering shifts leading tonight and sleeping at work, I thought i was doing great when suddenly time had flown past and i’m not finished yet lol, looking forward to going to bed, up at 6 to start again x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Gosh you do a great job, Well Done. Take care. 👏

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thanks, it’s a busy place to work but we love the atmosphere and it’s a lot of fun I’m home now and it’s bliss

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Ah that is so lovely. They are lucky to have you. Enjoy your time off with Willow. I go back to work for my first shift tomorrow. Take care x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

First shift back? have fun xx

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes first shift! Going back on an early. Thank you! Xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

😀i’m off this weekend i’ll think of you in the morning x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Ah thank you so very much. Ah that is great enjoy your well deserved weekend off x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

How did your shift go? x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

It went so much better than expected. I was really well supported. My toes were sore at one point but rested and took my shoes of for a while. I did get an episode of chest tightness but I just had to stop and rest and take my time, I just need to learn to pace myself. It felt so good to be back with my work friends and patients. Felt so amazing to go back. I had my vaccine on Wednesday, have felt even more fatigued the last few days so have rested and today I felt fine.

Hope you are ok x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Oh that’s good to hear, I slept loads for the first few days after the vaccine, just take it steady and you will take work in your stride again, and run on days off and revel in the joy of living 😀x

[Week7 Graduate10]

Tough day, tough run, tough lady, lovely cup of tea, lovely couple, brilliant post! Have a great evening!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Week7]

Thanks you too

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Well done on that run after a crappy day at work and the odds being stacked against you.Willow bailed out especially just to get that cup of tea ready for you when you needed it most! What a star ⭐

Hope you had a nice dinner and are enjoying your evening

Happy Valentine's Day both

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Happy Valentine’s day to you too It was a bit crappy but it’s always harder running after work and we haven’t through winter so probably tuesdays run will be better

I’ve been looking for months for bathroom cabinets for work and finally have found reasonably priced ones and just bought 12 so feeling a bit more successful

We can relax now although both had zig zag migraine lines so plenty of pain pills and no tv tonight lol oh life is hilarious at times, spring is coming though

[dijep Graduate10]

I bet that tea tasted good, such a simple gesture but full of love ❤️ I hope the rest of your evening was warm and cosy x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to dijep]

Thank you is has been

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Oh well done on getting out there and running after a tough day at work. 👍

It is annoying though when things aren’t quite right...or you’re well down the road before you realise that you’ve miscalculated the number of layers needed...so you either freeze or boil 🥶🥵😫

Good for Willow having a cuppa ready for you 💕

.....Spring is coming...🌞🌷🌱

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to LottieMW]

Winter is always difficult I’m really trying to get out more often and any running is better than none i guess

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to SueAppleRun]

I only started running in August...so this winter malarkey is all new to me 😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to LottieMW]

It’s only our second winter and last year we were very ill in January so we’re expecting to run more this January but it seems we don’t like running in cold dark and wet so are looking forward to better weather

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to SueAppleRun]

Fair enough! 👍😉

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

You still being chased by those zombies 🧟‍♀️ 😂 well done for continuing with what sounds a very tough run, I bet that nice hot cuppa tasted lovely 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

It certainly did thanks

[Jericho2332 Graduate10]

Massive well done for getting out, it really has been awful lately 👍🏻

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jericho2332]

Thank you it has

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

All those things sent to try you, but still you got out there, so very well done! Willow obviously doesn’t like the cold, but he did try and then made you a cuppa at just the right time! I call that a successful run 👏👏👏👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

I suppose it was really thanks

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Maybe not the best run Sola but a run with your valentine (in leggings 😊) and a cup of tea made by the time you got home? Sounds good 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Lifluf]

Sounds better than it was but day off tomorrow so i will have another go

[Lifluf Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Hope it goes well.

[59er Graduate10]

You did it! Well done!👏👏👏

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 59er]

Thanks I did

[grumpyoldgirl]

Oh what a lovely run! 😆 Still, can't complain, eh, my lovely! I don't know who is hardest, you for going after a rubbish day at work, or Willow for allowing himself to be dragged along!Gold star to you both I reckon.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks, I developed a migraine later sunday evening and am only just beginning to feel normal add to that the passing of someone at work and it’s been a non running week, on a more positive note though my carpassed it’s MOT so i’m pleased about that Poor Willow, he really doesn’t like going out in the cold and wet but if i’m enthusiastic he will always come along even if he only runs for a while, he did point out to me he ran fir 24 minutes so not too shabby really 😀

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to SueAppleRun]

Oh Sola I can't begin to imagine what your day to day work is like, no wonder you got a migraine. Sending hugs (())

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you, it still feels strange to be going to work when so many are working from home, but it’ll be most odd for them when they have to go backHugs back this forum has helped us through so much, here’s a pic of me in my scrubs and mask lol

me

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to SueAppleRun]

It's my favourite mask & glasses combo! I think I must do breathing wrong, because I always steam up like I've walked into a sauna within seconds. Keep on keeping on xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Oh the steaming up is a right pain, happens to me all the time, you will find me peering at things through steamed up glasses loads

[Indielass00]

Late to reply but really pleased you got out for that run Sola 😀. Meal is more satisfying after a good run too!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Indielass00]

I here is that, and it was good to not feel so cold

[VPOLLIE67]

Hi there. You are still such an inspiration! Well done on your determination and your run!! 🌟

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

Thank you so much, I strive to be a better runner and we laugh at ourselves quite a lot

[VPOLLIE67 in reply to SueAppleRun]

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