Freedom 🏃‍♀️🥳

[Sandie1961]

Having failed to get out of jail early with 2 negative tests, even though the omicold had gone by Monday, I had to do the full 10 day covid isolation, during which I only left the house to put out washing and go to the bins! It is a lovely sunny, blue sky day although rather icy, so I decided to wear my trail shoes and go for a gentle 5k. Very slow at 36.14 and it was tough going, but I didn’t stop. Got a 7 mile race through the Burghley Estate and Stamford in mid March, so I guess I need to start building up again. 2022 can only get better!

[GTFC Graduate10]

The race will stay the same but you'll get stronger. Can't wait to hear how you did it on race day. All the runs like this will get you there 🙏

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

Thank you! With an average of about 0.5k a day wandering round the house, the first one was always going to be hard, but at least it’s done. I’m really looking forward to Burghley. Such beautiful surroundings!

[Maz1103 Graduate10]

I can do my day 6 lateral flow tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a negative!!!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Maz1103]

Good luck 🤞🏻 I was really disappointed that I continued to test positive, especially when I felt fine. Ah well, triple jabbed and infected - hopefully I’m now totally bombproof 😂

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

My husband is 2 days ahead of me and tested positive yesterday on his day 6, but the line was very faint. I'm vaccinated and boosted and have had more or less no symptoms so I've been lucky. Like you say, 💣 proof !!!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Maz1103]

Funny how you stand there staring at it, willing that 2nd line not to appear 😂

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

And then think it will vanish if you keep checking it 🤔

[TailChaser Graduate10]

That’s how I see it too Sandie. I’ve not had COVID (touch wood) but it’s been quite tough already, so it can only get easier. You’ll definitely be going out more that’s for sure!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Definitely! At least it got me back into the home workout strength and flex programme, which has to be a plus!

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Yes, those lockdown routines have to come in useful sometimes.

[sparky66 Graduate10]

Ooh so glad you got out,tough as it was it must have been great running free 😂

Good luck with your training 🏃‍♀️

Yes 2022 has got to be better 🙏

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

The weather definitely helped, especially after yesterday’s downpours 😂

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Glad to hear you are free again Sandie, and enjoying some sunshine.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

It was lovely. Just got back from a walk through the woods with Mr S too - freedom going to my head!

[HeavyFoot Graduate10]

If 36.14 is slow, then I’m a banana!! Well done 👍

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to HeavyFoot]

Thank you 😊 I’m generally around 30-32 mins, but it’ll do for now!

[Marvincat in reply to Sandie1961]

I dream of doing 5k in 30 mins!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Marvincat]

It’s been a while since I managed a sub 30 and I’ve still not broken 60 for 10k, but I’ve decided it doesn’t matter as long as I enjoy it!

[Marvincat in reply to Sandie1961]

I'm sure I'll do it one day but as you say the main thing is to enjoy it and I do!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

So pleased you have recovered and are able to get out running again, I’m sure you will build up quickly and looking forward to your race report

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I hope so. I had what felt like a cold for 4 days, then nothing so hopefully no lingering after effects 🤞🏻

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Hurrah for freedom! Well done. It was fairly icy out wasn’t it, I had to be quite careful earlier. And what a beautiful day. 😊😊😊

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

It was, so I slowed a bit more than I might otherwise have done. Don’t want an injury at this stage. The sunshine and fresh air did me a world of good though.

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sandie1961]

Very wise. I bet it did you the world of good!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Good to hear that you are out of solitary and getting back into the groove Sandie. It sounds as though you have sent COVID packing; no surprise there!

22 days since my last run. It almost feels as though I have given up. At that dangerous point….dare I go for a run or will that risk a relapse? Another couple of days of exercises I think ☹️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I’ve felt fine since Monday. Just that pesky double red line 😡That is a long time, but I’m sure the fitness you’d built up will help and you seem to have a great physio. Maybe even go back to C25k, but please don’t think about giving up 🙏

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I won’t do that; a bit of decent weather would help. Swimming on Wednesday might be a step in the right direction 🏊‍♂️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

At least the days are now getting longer again 😃 Sounds a good plan!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Beachcomber66 , please don’t utter those words. Spring is (kind of) round the corner and 2022 can only be better than last year. We’ll virtually drag you out if necessary!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😊 I need to drag myself out cheeky, but a virtual kick up the backside is ok between VRBs. A stone heavier, no run for 3 weeks and mysterious foot swelling is not the ideal starting point. Physio was a bit mystified(literally nothing wrong that she could put her finger on) but her manipulation and exercise suggestions have helped. I reckon that it was a now healing small stress or impact fracture.I have just been looking at the start of week 5 C25k as a comeback route. I am spending too much time sitting on my backside, that is for sure!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

We’re with you all the way BC! C25K brings back the nostalgia of starting running, so hopefully it’ll provide the necessary 🥾 Hope the mysterious foot doesn’t get in the way. 🤞

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I think we can all empathise with the weight gain and too much time sitting - that’s January for you ☹️ VRB power definitely helps 😊

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

True Sandie, but this is a 12 year high. I am blaming Mrs BC’s chewy centred chocolate brownie…. But all down to me really. Ass in gear time!

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Tom Kerridge does a pretty good brownie using....kidney beans! I've tried them and it really works, and excellent for a chocolate brownie fix.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

🙂 Thanks Mormor1. Some of the best solutions are counter intuitive; I will investigate. The real issue at the moment is over production at Christmas time by Mrs BC’s Chocolate Kitchen, coupled with my reluctance to allow good food (which tastes amazingly good) to go to waste.🙄

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Totally agree. Tantamount to criminal to waste good food, especially chocolatey stuff.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

So glad you’re out and about Sandie. What a lovely day for it too. I can’t imagine you’d have been too happy if you were stuck inside today. Covid be gone. No one wants you! ➡️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It was lovely and I followed up with a walk through the woods with Mr S this afternoon too 😃

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

That slow time sounds super speedy to me Sandie but I’m very pleased to hear you’re out and about again! I’m sure you’ll be fighting fit for Burghley!

[JonathanP Graduate10]

At last Sandie! It must have felt great to be out there again.....

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

It was 😊 A beautiful sunny day!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Good luck for your race

[VWBW]

I agree, well done Sandie…..👏👏 I too can only dream of a 36 min 5k especially after Covid. ( not that I have had it yet! ) Good luck to everyone waiting for a negative day 6 test 🤞😊

[Coddfish Graduate10]

Glad to hear you are out the other side. We had a short break in Stamford just after the new year, thankfully didn’t encounter Covid, or at least the LFTs suggest we haven’t. Good luck with your race, it seemed a lovely area.