Post festive battle

Blimey. That was so tough.

Today was run day and to be honest I just did not want to go. It was grey, damp, miserable ..... and I had a hangover.

However, I just knew I had to do this. I was in a bad cycle of alcohol and junk food. As much as I was enjoying it I knew it was the reason for my heart attack in March. I had to break the cycle.

Man tights on - yay - and my new Brooks runners laced up and off I went.

Two minutes into the run and Gail the gremlin started. You're not going to do this Alan. You haven't got over covid yet Alan. Your new shoes aren't as comfortable as your old ones Alan. You're panting already Alan and are going so slowly.

My brain then engaged and figured out that gorging on pork pies, sausage rolls, salted peanuts, roast chicken crisps, profiteroles and cheesecake for the last two days was going to make this tough. I also knew that Gail the gremlin was completely wrong that bottles of wine, gin and whisky could be counted as part of my hydration package 🤣🤣

So, I managed 2.5k. It was tough. Very tough. But I am so pleased I got out to run as I know that I have broken the downward spiral and I will be out again tomorrow in a much better state. 🤞

Happy running everyone. 👍

[GailXrunning]

You did it! You made the choice! You feel better and know that you’re going to get back on track. No Gail the Gremlin can get in your way! (Not that I’m too happy about sharing a name with the little demon on your shoulder, you understand.😉)

[Hidden in reply to GailXrunning]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The positive is that I know I will be back out again tomorrow.

Apologies for my gremlin 🤣🤣🤣

[GailXrunning in reply to Hidden]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣Best wishes for the next outing. Hope it proves a tad easier on the inner-monologue front.👍

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Not surprised you found that hard! Running with a hangover? Top marks for getting out there! Like you said - you've broken the downward spiral - and shown Gail the doir at the same time. Yay!!!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Love this! Despite that awful Gail nagging in your ear, you did it 💪 Well done.

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you IP.

I've just been out again for 30 minutes this morning and I suspect my engine is playing up. I don't think its pork pie related though. I am assuming this is the ongoing after effects of Covid I'm struggling with ☹

Still, I am pleased I was out again getting some much needed Vitamin D (rizzle) 😀

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

That’s great! Just being outside at the minute is a gift.

[swim63 60minGraduate]

So difficult getting back out there after Christmas and junk food. I went out today and feel a whole heap better for it.However, if you are recovering from covid, really need to go carefully and avoid long covid at all cost, it’s really not nice!

[Hidden in reply to swim63]

Its certainly great getting back out there. Not sure how I avoid long covid mind 🤔.

[swim63 60minGraduate]

Best way to try and avoid it is by taking things slowly, pace yourself and listen to your body.Probably doing all that anyway!