A sunny 30 minute run ☀️

[Jools2020]

I didn’t need to argue with myself about going for a run this morning! A glorious morning. I dispensed with my jacket and wore a single layer, a long sleeved running top. Could have worn my shorts - but as it wasn’t going to be a long run, I decided on the running tights. No gloves! And my trademark sun visor fulfilled its true purpose in keeping the sun out of my eyes. Sports glasses completed the look 😊. I go into the cloakroom to check in the mirror, forgetting that I’ve packed it. Doh!

I’m setting myself up for success by doing 30 minute runs. So I set off at a slow/steady pace, accompanied by one of my playlists. First track was Mr Blue Sky 🎶- and it was!

As I’m running, I try to put all the anxieties to one side. It’s a welcome respite, even for half an hour. I’m very tired. I accept it and tell myself I can easily run for 30 minutes, even when I’m tired! I can do the whole run really slowly and it won’t matter.

My watch vibrates and gives me my pace for the 2nd kilometre, but I can’t remember what the first kilometre was, so it doesn’t really help knowing 😂. I know I’m speeding up a bit, because I’m warmed up now, but decide to go with the flow and not worry about it. Should I stop at 3K? No! I promised myself 30 minutes and that’s what I’ll do. I’d be disappointed if I didn’t stick to this achievable plan.

I head out towards the Deadend Track and turn round at about 3.5K to run back into the village again. I hadn’t planned to, but I increase pace for the rest of the 4th kilometre. Run over and I have timed it perfectly for a warm down walk home. Job done! After my coffee and stretches, I pop out into the garden to take a snap of the forget-me-nots that I spotted yesterday while I was mowing the lawn.

Splits: 7:52, 7:49, 7:37, 6:52

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Nice one Jools ! A good maintenance run in the bag 😁👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks, Ian - going to carry on doing these for a while, I think 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I think that's a good Idea as you have a lot going on 👍I'm hoping to go out before lunch

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, I have 😬. Hope you have sunshine there, too for your run! 🤞👍

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Well done 👍...and negative splits with no pressure!

When’s moving day?

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Thanks 😊. Moving day is provisionally 6 April now. Need to wait for exchange of contracts which should happen any day.

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to Jools2020]

Not long! Make the most of running on the flat 😂

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Once again great negative splits. Nice relaxing run and cracking pic. Good luck with your house move, hope it all goes well 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Thank you 🙏, just need the contracts to be exchanged now and I can start to cancel everything! 😊👍

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Sounds like just the ticket 😊Lovely pic too 😊

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thanks, Frizzbomb67 🙏. I love forget-me-nots and last year I had loads - seems like I’ve dug most of them up when I was weeding, so don’t have so many this year.

[sofaspud]

That sounds like absolute perfection! 30 minutes in the bag puts you in a wonderful place to start the day!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

Thank you, yes it did 😊

[Vinchie13]

Nice run Jools2020 . Take care

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Vinchie13]

Thanks, Vinchie13 😊

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Well done Jools, sounds a nice 30 min de-stressing run, hope things are going to plan, i feel for you at the moment, sending you a virtual hug! 🤗

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Thank you, Peter! Hug received 👍. Completion date has slipped as these things do. Waiting for contract exchange then I’ll move out on 6 April 🤞

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Another lovely no pressure run.Well done!

The forget-me-nots are so pretty

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks, Diane, if I can keep everything ticking over for the next few weeks, I’ll be pleased.

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Lovely pic, I love forget-me-nots 🌷Those are fantastic splits, very well done 👏👏👏 good luck with the move, it's so nerve wracking, hope all goes smoothly

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks, BF. Definitely happy about the splits. And I’ve packed a couple more boxes! Now I’m going out to get a ☕️ as my reward.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

That is truly being kind to yourself, a short-ish run to blow away troubles!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you, Roxdog. 🙏

[GailXrunning]

Beautifully pitched! Going with the flow and letting go of any unnecessary pressures to perform. +In the end, it was a recipe for a great performance! 😁

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Haha, well maybe not great, but enough to keep everything ticking over 😊

[GailXrunning in reply to Jools2020]

The ‘great’ is in the ticking over!😉

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Then I agree 👍

[GailXrunning in reply to Jools2020]

👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Perfect negative splits and lively little flowers to make your heart glow

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you, Sola 🙏. 30 minute runs are definitely working for me right now. 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Us too when we do manage to get out, feeling the extra weight lately but a few days off soon and will definitely do what i can to get us back in the habit, once a week lately and it’s not enough

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I’m only going to manage twice this week and that’s assuming I get out again at the weekend. My move date has shifted to 6 April, though, so I’m optimistic. 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Not long to wait now

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Well done Julia,Sounded like a lovely run, just what you needed to help you unwind. You are doing so amazing Julia such a strong, beautiful, inspiring lady. Ohhhh wow look at those perfect negative splits.

Well done.

What a gorgeous photograph of the forget-me-nots such beautiful colours you are a great photographer.

Have a lovely day 🥰 x

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Aaw, thank you, Rebecca. 💕

It was a lovely run in the sunshine. The negative splits were a bonus as this was a ‘no pressure’ run.

I love forget-me-nots. Here’s a pic of a ladybird feeding on one. It’s just a photo of a print, so quality is not the best, but you get the idea 🥰 x

Ladybird on forget-me-not

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

You are doing so amazing Julia.

Aww that is so beautiful thank you for sharing with me isn’t nature so wonderful x