I have just been out for my first proper run since 4th Feb. I had felt sad that my C25k and consolidation achievements may be going to waste and that I wouldn't be able to run anymore. I never thought I'd be able to even complete the C25K so to lose the efforts of all that hard work would be a massive shame.
The last few weeks have gone by in a flash. Bad weather, long working hours, home projects, home schooling, dark nights and a quite painful niggling shin issue have all added to not getting out and it has been silently eating away at me. It annoyed me as I'd planned to start the Magic plan on 15th but it just didn't happen. I've also not been keeping up on here, which I have missed.
Tonight, I came home from work feeling an unstoppable urge just to get out and run, however long it was for. My shin hasn't bothered me so I thought, why not?! I got my kit on, did my warm up stretches and felt so ready it was like I didn't recognise myself. Before the couch 2 5k, I have never ever had such an urge to run like that. It's a great feeling.... Even more so as I got to try out my brand new sports Bluetooth headphones that were a birthday present from my husband, especially for my running š„°
The light was fading fast and as I had planned quite a deserted route along the narrow country roadside path , I felt that I would set myself up for a20 min run with my warm up walks either side. I know where that marker is to check how my pace had deteriorated.
I set off on my walk with a howling but invigorating head wind. The smile on my face, I could feel it. I loved it. I reached my run start point and set off. I had Strava telling my my pace every 0.5k. I know that the speed I was running was far too fast had I been planning 30 mins, but I felt elated and couldn't slow myself down. Overall, because of my walks, my splits don't reflect my speed, and I know that's not important, but I just can't contain how much I absolutely loved that run! Even though I only did 20 mins actual running, I'm so pleased it's still there. I felt so much lighter on my feet than before.
My body feels like it's got a new energy for running. I cannot wait to get out again, which really surprises me after the 3 week break. It's really encouraged me to get right back to it and stay with the 3x per week.
I've missed running more than I realised. I had my natural high for today.
Happy running people šššš¼āāļøšš¼āāļø
It's such a great feeling isn't it? ps I'm a Lindsey too 
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. 3 x 17 mins with 1 min walks. 
How did your parkrun or (not)parkrun go?
week 2 begins! 
