A Joyful Run 😊

[Frenc]

Well, what a funny, busy week. I’ve been back in the gym, so aching rather, especially my top half, but it’s so good to be back. I’ve been going for over 30 years, and it’s my home from home where the world gets put to rights. It’s been a bit difficult to fit the running in too, especially as I did something to my calf last Sunday. I therefore decided to take a four day break, my longest ever! Anyway, I set out with slight trepidation this morning - how would the calf feel, how would my breathing be after a small break, etc. And I had the MOST enjoyable run I’ve had in ages. The sun is out, my water meadows route was lovely and quiet. It was one of those runs where it all made sense, and I know why I do it. Just over 5k and I feel ready to face the world and do some work! Happy Friday all 😊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️.

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

I bet your happy to be back in the gym 👍And good to be running as well.

I think a few days break can be good sometimes !

I had a 5 day break then did the most enjoyable 10k 😁

Glad you enjoyed your run 👍😁

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Ah thank you! I’ve been a bit muddled in my head this week as all of a sudden I don’t have the same time to do everything. But you are so right, a little break did wonders. Enjoy your Friday 😊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👍.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Those runs are just the best!

Be careful with that calf though - listen to your body and, take it form me, definitely don't try and run through any major discomfort. Nag over!

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64]

I definitely hear you and a little nag is sometimes needed!!! Thankfully it felt absolutely fine but I’m going to do much shorter runs for a while. All the best 😊.

[sparky66 Graduate10]

What a lovely post..you really enjoyed that 🙌

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to sparky66]

Thank you sparky66, I did really enjoy it! 😊

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Lovely to read this post! I admire you for going to the gym.

With a 4 day break from running, you wouldn’t lose any fitness and as Instructor57 says, it’s sometimes a good idea, like pressing a ‘reset’ switch! Well done for your joyful 5K! 😊👏👍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Ah thank you Jools2020 - it really does seem as though I had reset 😊. I had lots of energy too today, which is unheard of on a Friday after a week at work! All the best.

[CaptFrey 60minGraduate]

Excellent

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to CaptFrey]

Thank you 😊.

[GigglyBFC Graduate10]

Well done for getting out running 👏🏻 Let’s hope the weather stays nice and there are plenty more enjoyable runs to be had 🤞🏻

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to GigglyBFC]

Thank you 😊. I agree, the weather really helps.

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Sounds like a great run. A small break and some good weather - perfect. And a water meadow which is, hopefully, drying out enough to avoid wet feet?

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Lifluf]

It was Lifluf, thank you! It was nice and dry, there’s a path they created for runners and cyclists, so thankfully no soggy feet. 😊

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

It does sound like a ‘joyful run’ 😊. It made me feel relaxed just reading it 😂 Hope you slip into a new routine soon. It’s hard to fit things in with work. It would be so much easier if they didn’t keep making us go 😂

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

You made me laugh! I know, bloomin’ work eh?! But someone has to pay for all the clobber I seem to accrue 😆. Have a great Saturday!