New job and I signed up for a race!!!

[Cowladyrunning]

What a week! I had a call to ask if I wanted to teach in September in a temporary position so I said yes, as I feel quite excited to be going back to teaching... BUT I haven't taught since I started running late 2019, so have signed up for a 10k race in September to make sure I still get me time and keep running!!! It is a 'Relish Running' race in Forest of Dean on a brand new trail made out of an old railway track. Looks lovely. Very very nervous about doing a race on my own but also quite excited!! Thought this might go well in the plan to do a half marathon in October time too....

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Fantastic! Well done on signing up and being brave. You’ll love it!

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you! Hope so!

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Oh well done on the job front and for signing up for the race! I did 26 years in the classroom so know the effort finding a bit of “me time” takes. Good luck with it all.

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yes I am hoping to maintain my running so I can stay fit. School will not take over! I'll just keep repeating that too myself!

[sparky66 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your new job 🙌You will appreciate that 'you' time so very much.. enjoy 🏃‍♀️😄

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

Thank you. I think it will be good for my head!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Amazing, you’ve got a busy time coming up and running will complement teaching

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I hope so. I already heard two of the children say they like running so maybe we can spread the love in school!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Running and talking about running with youngsters is so much fun, and I’m always surprised when my teenage grandchildren say things like “you are so athletic nannie” it makes me laugh because i’m really not i just run a bit

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

That's lovely! Course you're athletic!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Woohoo Cowlady, what great news on all counts! 🎉

I hear Relish Running hold great events and you’re sure to have fun. It sounds like a fantastic course, and great prep for your HM.

Go you! 👊

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you! Yes they do the 2 tunnels run in Bath which are popular!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Cowladyrunning]

I’ve heard of that one and I’m tempted to do it. 😀

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Me too! Let me know if you do!!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Oooo, would be fab to meet you! 😀

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😊

[tmbtrain Graduate10]

Congratulations on the job and fab you've got your race to focus on training for, it sounds a lovely one 😀

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to tmbtrain]

I thought so.....a bit different!

[nowster Graduate10]

One good thing about old railway tracks is that the gradients are smooth and never steeper than 1 in 30, generally very much less than that.

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Yes hoping it is quite flat!!

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Good luck on both the job and the race. I know how hard it is for teachers to squeeze in ‘me’ time so make sure you plan it in and stick to it. Self care is so important in such a full on crazy job 🤪

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to Frizzbomb67]

I am going to really try to. I think I'd better plan time to come in here too as this forum is inspirational!

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Congrats on the new job and on signing in on the race. Good luck on beforehand on both!

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!