6K just to get out there!

[Jools2020]

I was thinking of all kinds of excuses why I didn’t want to run. A very stressful day yesterday. I found that the place where I was going to store my furniture no longer have availability with just over 2 weeks to go until I move. It was still breezy. I couldn’t eat yesterday and slept badly. I was upset with people who let me down. I reasoned with the gremlins 😈 that with all this going on, I would feel better if I went running. So I did.

I knew that if I followed my usual route I might stop after 2 or 3K as I had done on my previous two runs this week, so I headed out of the village on a circular route. I really wanted to run for 5 or 6 kilometres this morning.

For the first couple of kilometres I ran steadily to warm up and felt fine, listening to Queen and starting to relax. It was sunny, but breezy. Halfway through the third kilometre I was ready to stop. I guessed this might happen, so I did the right thing in heading out of the village! The fourth kilometre was a struggle, but after that, I settled down and got into my stride again, crossing the rural part of my route. I enjoy the sound of the birdsong and the horses lining up at the fence to watch me run past. I step it out a bit for the last kilometre and stop the run, taking a break and starting a new run for 1km to jog home.

Not one of my fastest runs, but much needed! 😊

Flowers and chocolates have been delivered from both of my wonderful sons to give me a boost and I know I’ll speak to them later. 💕

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

So sorry to hear all the stuff that's been going on. Change is always stressful without any added challenges. Glad you got out there and did that amazing 6k! Enjoy your flowers and choccies and your catch up with your son's. Happy Mother's Day🌷🤗💕

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you BF 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Well done Jools 👍A nice 6k distance there !

Haha, we are out of sync again 😂

Hmm.... sorry you had a bad day yesterday, I hate it when you get let down by people , hope you can sort it soon .

You did well to beat the Gremlins.

You can now enjoy the chocolates and flowers from your son's 😬👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks, Ian. I’ve already got started on the chocolates! 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I guessed as much 😂

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I’ll save some for when I’m watching TV later!

[David_G]

Well done for getting out there Jools2020. It sounds like you’ve got a lot going on so hopefully running will help🙂🤞

Happy Mother’s Day! 🥳🥂

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Thank you, David. Running did help! 😊

[GailXrunning]

Well worth all that reasoning to enjoy some glorious views and work off some of that stress. Lovely array of light in your photo. Your pace looks impressive to me, but this wasn’t that sort of run. Hope you have a great day and that the moving logistics are soon resolved.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks. I hope so, too. I’ve reserved a storage unit with a £20 deposit. At least I have something booked, although I hope I’ll find somewhere cheaper. The immediate stress of not having anywhere has gone!

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Good afternoon Julia,Well done on another good run and for getting out there. So sorry you have been let down could the removal company recommend another company?

Aww how lovely enjoy your flowers, chocolates and calls with your boys.

Happy Mother’s Day amazing friend x

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thank you, Rebecca 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

You definitely needed that de-stress run this morning. Well done for keeping going 😁👏What a pain about the storage - I hope you manage to sort something out. It's upsetting when you get let down by people.

I bet the flowers and chocolates cheered you up too - enjoy your catch-up with your sons. Happy Mother's Day!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks, Diane. I’ve paid a small deposit on a storage unit. It’s not where I want it but knowing that I have that has given me some breathing space as I have a few calls to make tomorrow for a more suitable location and price.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Sorry about all the stress of moving, but well done for running! Sometimes it's just the ticket isn't it.How lovely to get flowers on mother's day! X

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

I feel much better for running and my flowers are gorgeous! x

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Happy mothers day Jools 🤗 you could really do without being let down, storage wise, like that, as if moving not stressful enough as it is, and your right, a run was what was needed, forget about it all for a while.I've got all my mums stuff to sort, and all our bits from rented house we were in too 🙈 dont want to think about it at the moment! ☹

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Thanks, Peter. I’ll see how I get on tomorrow with storage. At least I have something reserved. I just want to try and find something a bit cheaper if I can. I’m on it! No good moping, it won’t get the job done. (Although I did mope for a while there. In fact I moped nearly all day!)

You don’t have to sort anything yet, you need some time. It can wait.

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Cant be moping Jools, hope you get it sorted tomorrow 🤞And your right about sorting out the house, no rush, might even stay here beyond next year, it's just a big, old house, that needs alot of maintenance! 🙈

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Sounded like a nice de-stressing run for you...and then flowers and chocolates! What’s not to like about that!?!Hope you get everything sorted 🤞🏼

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Thanks LottieMW . It really did help me feel more positive. A few calls to make tomorrow.

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to Jools2020]

👍🤞🏼🥰

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s the best isn’t it? when we feel wound up and things aren’t going right to get out and run. It unclutters our minds Hope all goes better this week

[JoePhoto Graduate10]

Hi Julia,Well, sounds like uncertainty and the season going hand in hand! Good on you for the run - you must be feeling nostalgic already about your landmarks, routes, weather patterns - let alone the horses and wildlife! Read all the replies to your post: I'll just echo them😉 Wishing you well for the next fortnight, you'll get through it all - and find new routes in the future!🤗

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to JoePhoto]

Thanks, Joe! Appreciate it 😊