My First Run in 8 Days

[Birdlady64]

I haven't run for 8 days.

To be honest, with everything that's been happening, combined with a lack of sleep, I haven't really had the energy to put one foot in front of the other. The physio's exercises have totally gone to pot too.

I haven't run as far as 5k since the end of March. I'm not counting the HU Spring Virtual 10k on April 2nd, when I injured my hip as I had started walking before reaching 5km.

But I was determined to do a 5k today as my final run of the group COGH Ultra Relay. I can't pretend it was easy. In fact it was a real struggle, especially over the final 1.5k, but I did it😁

And I'm glad that I did.

Mr B is making bacon and egg rolls as I type this. The perfect post run brunch! 😋

Th photo is in the woods at the end of my run - wearing the official COGH T-shirt of course! I really enjoyed the COGH relay - it's been an amazing journey and a privilege to be part of something so special.

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Great result for you with everything else going on. COGH has been a great experience and I’ve really enjoyed being part of it. Hope all goes well for you an your family. 🙏🏼👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Yes it's been a special experience and has helped me get out there and walk when I couldn't run or run and even when I felt I wasn't able toThanks for the kind thoughts 🤗

[Tillybeach Graduate10]

Well done Birdlady excellant!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Tillybeach]

Thank you 🙏

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Fabulous Birdlady! I’m with you on the lack of running - I haven’t managed a 5k run since Jan, although I have done it as a walk. And it’s the hip that’s stopping me too - isn’t it infuriating! But we’ve done our bit for COGH so we can be proud of that- hasn’t it been brilliant! Definitely deserving of an egg and bacon roll!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Yes the hip thing is pants. Mine was getting so much better but feels a bit like I'm going backwards the last couple of weeks.The COGH relay had been great and had kept me ticking over when it would have been easier to sofa surf

Hope things improve for you I don't know what I would do without running in my life 😘

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Well done on getting that 5k done ! 👍👏👏👏It can be tough after a break .

I'm sure your pleased you did it and enjoy the bacon and egg roll 😁😋

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks IanIt was a toughie today but maybe the next one will give me a PB?😉

[dijep Graduate10]

Well done 🥳 it's a real milestone getting back to 5k after an injury and a great day to do it on your last COGH run. I'm a while away from reaching 5k again, last one was back at the beginning of April, but it'll happen eventually.Hope you get a good night sleep tonight 🙂🤞

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Thanks dijepAm sure it will happen for you. I keep thinking that I can just go out and run a nice comfy 10k, like it was a couple of months ago, but I just don't have it in me right now.

I will get there..

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Well done Birdlady and your part in COGH relay👍😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

Thanks Doris 🙏

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Great that you did this, it’s been great being part of it hasn’t it?

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Oh yes it has been wonderful and has kept me ticking along when it would have been easier to sit on the sofa and do nothing

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64]

same for us

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10]

Well done 👏👏 it has been great to be part of hasn't it.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Thanks and yes it has been wonderful

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done to everyone who was part of this team and well done on your 5K today too - it must have felt very special! 🙂

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

It was a slog to be honest but I am glad I did it and hopefully it will be on the up from here on in

[Littleoyellow Graduate10]

Congrats on this run BL and the t-shirt looks great! 👍😁

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Littleoyellow]

Thanks Littleoyellow 🙏 The run feels like a bit of a milestone

[Littleoyellow Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

You bet! Life is tough for you atm but you found your inner grit to do this 5k which has done you good and helped the COGH team over the line 👍just pamper that hip a bit now, do what's comfortable for both hip and fitness and then increase by small amounts, back to basics is my recommendation and target your personal fitness. You will get back to where you were and it will be your personal achievement 🤗

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Well done, Diane! You managed it, even when the going was tough. 👏👏👏👍🏃‍♀️

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks JuliaIt was a real slog for those last 2km today. I just feel drained but was really happy to finally get another 5k under my belt.

[acountrycabbage 60minGraduate]

Sounds like you more than deserved that breakfast! 😋 Well done for getting out there and pushing on.

I’m so sorry to read about your dad on your last post. I hope the running helps give you a timeout when you need it. Keep being kind to yourself x

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thanks so much for those kind words. When Dad was taken into hospital that was not the outcome any of us were expecting. The running, walking and swims help a lot though.How's it going with you? I hope your back problems are improving

[acountrycabbage 60minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Aw, thanks for asking. I went and got a second opinion as I was worried by how long the issue has been dragging on. I haven’t had a pain-free day since I can remember

My mind has eased as I was given a similar prognosis, and again, was told I am ok to run on days I feel up to it.

Still.. my job is physically demanding so I think it’s best to just hold off for a while. I’ve just about come to terms with the fact that I’ll just have to start running from scratch again. Ho-hum!

Indielass’ words keep coming back to me; her physio said she could start running again after 5 days of being pain-free. Sounds very sensible indeed so until then (if I can bear to wait) a ton of core strength exercises are my new regime!

💪🏼💪🏼

I haven’t been on the forum much since my injury but me and all your other VRBs are thinking of you. I hope you can feel the virtual hugs on the extra tough days because I can guarantee they are there 💕

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thanks so much - that means a lot.Its good that your second opinion agreed with the first. Good luck with the strengthening exercises - mine have been sorely absent the last couple of weeks - and hopefully you will be able to get some runs in soon

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Well done to you Birdlady64 on completing COGH, that is a very nice photo of you in the COGH T shirt 👚 🏃🏾👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Aww thanks Al. I was exhausted at the end but really happy and I had a lovely walk home through the woods too. The COGH relay has been a great incentive to get outside

[CaptFrey 60minGraduate]

Brilliant that you got out there yay

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to CaptFrey]

Thanks! Yay indeed!

[grumpyoldgirl]

So happy to see this post, birdlady! Massive well done! 🙌🎉🌟

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Aww! Thank you 🙏 Appreciate the support

[Hidden]

Well done on your result and great photo too👏👏👍😀

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 🙏

[Comaltdel]

I’m in awe… well done a brilliant inspiration

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Comaltdel]

Thank you. That's really kind to say so. I'm not sure I've ever inspired anyone to anything before

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Congratulations Birdlady. That's an awesome distance as far as I'm concerned. Maybe you can pick up your physio exercises now this amazing feat is complete.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Thanks Lifluf. Physio exercises still on ice I'm afraid. Let's see tomorrow...

[Lifluf Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes tomorrow is another day as they say....

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

hey well done you, onwards and upwards now!!! 😁😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Thanks! Let's hope so

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Mrs B what a beautiful picture of you. Well done on completing your final run of the group COGH Ultra Relay, enjoy your success you are amazing.

Yummy 🥓 🍳 glad Mr B is looking after you so well, he must be so proud of you.

Take good care x

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Aww thanks Rebecca. Yes Mr B has been a total star⭐✨

[Hidden]

Well done BL , a great run to end the most amazing relay even though it wasn’t t easy you nailed it, it’s been great being part of COGH with you & the rest of the team 🤗

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you🙏 Likewise. It's been an amazing journey and it's really motivated me to get out there in difficult circumstances