Some things are worth repeating...for me, anyway:)

[Oldfloss]

Well people...It's me again.

I am holding fast to my two of my Quest targets and I have already got two runs in this week, ( one of my targets was one run a week ). One in the sunshine and one in the rain this morning...and despite the dampness, I enjoyed it so much.

Why? Because I am keeping to my second and main target of, taking the time to run, and enjoying it.

I got wet this morning, it was chillier than Monday, but as I finished the last bit of the run, I found myself, once more, singing along to my ABBA running buddies,

Singing is not something I have felt much like doing over the last year and a half and, from my October blip until I repeated C25K again, not at all. My past whinging posts bear testament to that )

This morning, though , I wanted to sing. (In my head, IannodaTruffe , as I do maintain the pace of holding a conversation, but not being able to sing out loud).

That in turn ,made me recall a post from way back.... and I make no apology for repeating the truly awesomely, awful rendition of Thank You for the Music, that I posted...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5.......

To the tune of Thank You for the Music... and as ever... massive apologies to ABBA.

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I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore

If I say SLOW and STEADY, you've probably heard it before.

But I have a talent and one that's such fun,

'Cause I have discovered that I'm able to run

I'm so grateful and proud

All I want is to sing it out loud.

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So I say, thank you for the running, the runs I'm taking,

Thanks for all the friends I'm making

We all can live without runs, I know, in all honesty,

But what would life be

Without a run in the sun, who are we?

So I say thank you for the running

For giving it to me.

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I started this plan walking faster than I was able to run

Mmmm... but with SLOW and STEADY the adventure was quickly begun

We all know the history, of the C25K start

But who'd ever think that this could capture a heart.

Like a gentle run can...

And I am absolutely and completely a fan.

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So I say, thank you for the running, the runs I'm taking,

Thanks for all the friends I'm making

We all can live without runs, I know, in all honesty,

But what would life be

Without a run in the sun, who are we?

So I say thank you for the running

For giving it to me.

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I've been so lucky... I am the snail with the Golden shell,

I want to sing it out to everybody,

What a joy , what a life, what a chance!

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Thank you for the running, the runs I'm taking,

Thanks for all the friends I'm making

We all can live without runs, I know, in all honesty,

But what would life be,

Without a run in the sun, who are we?

So I say thank you for the running

For giving it to me.

Thank you, every single one of you, who have been there for me, every step of the way and got me back to this point; still slow and steady, but definitely getting there

Floss x

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

🐌👏🏻👏🏻😘

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

A good run! The nice thing is, that Hidden who I mention in my original post is running Couch again with her daughter ! x

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

There is always good company on c25k. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏾🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I was watching BBC Breakfast News this morning and just before the 7 o'clock news there was a promotion for C25K.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Floss, that’s beautiful… Thank you for the music and thank you for the run, slow and steady wins everything because we can keep going and you taught so many of us just that.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Its does doesn't it.? Wherever we wish to be, safely and mostly having had fun ! T

It took me ages to warm up and after our cycle ride later, with a picnic in a rain shower I had to have a shower to get warm again , ( cannot believe it is August) but it was a fabulous day. Lots of singing and smiles:)Thank you x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Sounds wonderful xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

In these turbulent times, it is so wonderful to feel like we do, but hard not to feel the pain and worry from those who are not so fortunate x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

You are so right, it’s been a terribly sad time for so many and very worrying for many more x

[LiisaM]

Oh, dear, OF! What a nice run in rain! I ran in a mosquito outfit today (because I am sick of being bitten. ) The humidity is horrible--93% here today and the temperature seems close to that although it is not....

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to LiisaM]

Oh goodness! I do not blame you... those pesky biting things are dreadful! A runner on another forum who is up in Scotland, where every kind of biting thong has its day... recommended Smidge to me, ( got mine off Amazon) and it seems to really work!You are doing so well... stay steadyand slow and safe x

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate]

Whoop whoop!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sparkey5000]

I'll second that...that is how I feel x

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Great to hear you singing (even in your head!) Love this ABBA version! 😍❤️😃

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Great fun, Melinda and guaranteed to keep me going...

[Granspeed Graduate10]

🎵🎶🎵👏🏼🎉 So glad you feel like singing again. Hurray. As ever, my inspiration - I think I’ve organised a bit of outdoor time on my own, at last, so walking briskly and looking out my gear…. 🤞🏼😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

That is terrific news. Finding the time, however short to just be, you and get out and enjoy Well done...I shall watch for your post, and thank you x

[Yogamaz Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Fingers crossed to see you out running again Granspeed 🤞🤞

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Yogamaz]

Thank you! It will be back to W1R1 after so long, but keep those fingers crossed for me!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

That’s great news Granspeed, and you have such lovely places to run too. It will be good for body and soul. 😘🌳🌲🌳🏃‍♀️🌲

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

True! Feel better already, just having the plan forming. 😊🤞🏼

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

I love a plan x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

I was 🎶 singing along with that new version for running of Abbas 1970's hit of Thank you for the Music, new title from OldFloss, Thank you for the Running, well done Floss,👍🎶

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you my dear friend It is probably a good job that the snails and I are the only ones around sometimes

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I actually saw a snail when I was running 8K on Wednesday morning, that 🐌 snail did not overtake me, I would say that at the ".speed" he was going, it would take about a week to complete 5K. 😊 🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Wonderful..but they really do and can move faster than many people imagine and their determination is formidable! X

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

They certainly eat fast too. I seem to grow plants that they enjoy!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Kind lady

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Love that song what talent you have. Happy running 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

All good fun... and yes, happy running are my by-words right now x

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Wonderful OF! I was singing along - in my head (hubby asleep 😉). Slow and steady…..when a see a snail on the trail when I am running, I always think of you 😊 🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Thank you... yes, I have a real empathy with them... and here in Wales, a spot of rain really brings them out on my warm up route

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

We are off to Snowdonia tomorrow 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Yeay!! whereabouts?

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

You know you are feeling good when you burst into song....this is music to my ears Floss. So happy for you.You know I have been singing since April.

Happy running dear friend. 🌻xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you, my friend, for everything. Where would I be without your endless support

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

Absolutely glorious!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

Not getting far right now, but thank goodness the enjoyment is back, ( without the worry). x

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

Great song and great running.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

All good fun

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Love it Oldfloss! We should all be singing it out loud 😂😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Most definitely, it can lift the spirits wonderfully, if necessary I am just glad that I am back to the stage where I want to start rhyming again... come the Winterval there will be no holding me... watch out x

[Lifluf Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

So glad your feeling better and are back in the swing of running. Looking forward to the next song. In the meantime I can't get this one out of my head 🤣🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Ha ha.. it will drive you loopy... I love it

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Super well done for picking yourself up and getting back out there OF. Perhaps when the time is right a few of us here could get together and record that version of the song. The lyrics are great! I’m sure there are many musical people on here. 🧐🤷‍♂️😮🤔😅

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks you and what a great idea!!!! Rhythmic Runners...!! Couch Choristers...!!! I am liking this idea! X

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

Oh yes, Sandie1961 and cheekychipmunks sing in choirs, and RunaroundSue plays a ukulele I believe.

[RunBrianRun Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I play guitar so we’re practically there 👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

I play piano and keyboard and have a reasonable singing voice???

[Hidden]

You keep the singing in your head. I tried singing out loud the other day and I am pretty sure I was to be glad of the weather keep all other folks indoors! 😹 First and last time I tried it!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I do occasionally burst the odd line out...!

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

On my run just now I sang along on Murder Incorporated of Bruce Springsteen. But I checked if noone was around first! 😅

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

Woohoo 🙌 🎶🎶🎶 well done OF. Great music great 🏃‍♀️ run. Happy running at last 🎉🎉🎉

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

Indeed, thank you and phew!! X

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

I remember your first post on this Floss! It doesn’t seem that long ago 😱

I’m delighted that your running is going well , running for pure joy is what is really special and gives us so many wonderful memories 😍

Have fun lovely lady xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Hasn't it whizzed Maj...I?I just feel now, hopefully, that I am back in a place where my running is for enjoyment and not just for an escape from everything.

Wanting to post again and trying to catch up with neglected friends here is a good feeling.

Thank you x

[Lablove 60minGraduate]

I took some valuable advice after posting a while ago when I was feeling that I wasn’t running further faster… my last 3 runs I’ve just left the house and off I go, no real plan of where I’ll go, kept the pace slow ( and I mean slow). I can honestly say that I enjoyed the runs, mostly round about 5K around 50mins, but didn’t feel the pressure I was putting on my self. Thanks for your inspiration. Still new to this running game, but I think I’m starting to look forward to it.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Lablove]

That is excellent...as the Original Grey Snail later being renamed, Yellow Snail.. I can recommend your approach. Enjoyment not endurance...xx

[Deals1 Graduate10]

ah this is fabulous!!! I have an ear worm now. Thanks for sharing this. great post

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Yes..with you all day now ..I did a 'knee' post once to their Chiquitita! Truly wonderful! Chiquitita is exactly the right 1234 pace for getting me up hills

😀xx

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

❤️🎶🎤🎶🥰x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

xx

[dijep Graduate10]

And Thank You Oldfloss for this post x 😊Made me smile 😉

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Always a plus xx

[Irish-John Graduate10]

You're a Star! 👍🏻❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Irish-John]

Not really...just thankful that I feel more like me and so thankful for the support of friends here x

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

So uplifting and so glad to hear you are enjoying running again xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks you... feeling a lot more like my self, and a lot stronger mentally and physically too again