A Steady 5K and Mr Garmin is happy ! 😁🏃‍♂️

[Instructor57]

I had a window of opportunity this morning before work .

I have been cutting down on my weekend work and have finally got it down to one 1.5 hour lesson on a Saturday afternoon.

The weather was fine this morning and I was out just after 8 with the intention of doing 5K

The horse in the picture is right at the start of my run and I usually go and say hello 😁

It was 4 degrees this morning with a stiff breeze.

I had tights , T-Shirt and zipped thermo top (love the new bright running top 😁)

Set off feeling fine on my usual route , the chair by the field gate in the picture always makes me smile , I resisted the temptation and kept running 😁

no NRC this morning as recently I have noticed my music not reducing volume when the coach comes in ! Very frustrating! So just went with my playlist .

I actually found this more enjoyable!

The run is going well and at just over 2K there is a bench !

Again, temptation resisted 😁

At around 2.5K there is a 'Pinfold' (see pic) where stray animals were retained and then released back to their owners on payment of a fine 😁

3K in and feeling good, a bit more like my pre illness self !

I have no idea what my pace is on this run and I don't care , it feels good and I'm enjoying it and that really is all that matters (to me anyway)

At 4K I considered running on to 6 but decided no !

I will keep my steady progresion back to my former self .

5K done and feeling good !

Happy that it was a very comfortable 5K

And even Mr Garmin rewards me again with another year off .

My fitness is probably still short of where it was before I was unwell but again, that's fine .

There really is no rush .

Back home and Misty is waiting for her 2nd breakfast !!! 🐷

The chickens are squawking away wanting a treat

Ive not even had my first yet 😐

Ahh well, stretches done, animals fed , porridge made and eaten .

And a relaxing bath 😁

Happy running!

[Hidden]

Hey nice post! I started running again, I had break from running from September till around now because I have rheumatoid arthritis and I had a massive flare up of that so I was in a lot of pain from my feet, knees, hips, hands! Nightmare! But it’s more under control now so I started over, to surprise in progress pretty quick, I tried 10 mins run on NRC last week and I couldn’t finish, I did few intervals since and yesterday I ran consistent 12 mins. I know it must sound like a joke to a lot but yo me considering it took me like 2 months last year to run consistent 12mins and this time it took me a week, so I’m pretty excited and so grateful I can move! Running is so awesome I missed it everyday! It trains our cardiovascular sysptrm and it teaches us about being active and also about life

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Well done you ! 👋👋👋It's certainly not a joke !

It's the sensible way to get back into it, slowly rebuilding your strength and stamina , and also your resistance to injury !

There is absolutely nothing good to be gained long term in rushin any form of recovery!

I see so many flogging themselves to death after illness. . ... And for what !

They become frustrated and disalousioned and risk a trip right back onto the IC.

Carry on with your sensible recovery, you will get there 👍

[Indielass00]

Great run Instructor57 and sounds like you getting back to your normal running self after being poorly. Love that the horse greets you at the start 😀

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Good news! So glad that was a comfortable run for you. I agree it's a good idea not to push it yet, but good to get that one under your belt. Take care.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks , and yes, I'm in no rush 😁👍

[nowster Graduate10]

A nicely controlled re-introduction into things. 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Thanks, I'm happy with how it's feeling 👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

So glad you had a nice comfy enjoyable 5k! Well done 👏 you're getting back to your old running self again. 😀Am just running a nice relaxing bath myself after my run and in between the rugby matches.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks Diane, it nice that it was a comfortable run , hope yours was also (I'll look for your post) 👍

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Great post Instructor57 - sounds like a lovely run and good to read that you are gradually building back up to your former fitness levels. Very wise to take your time.👍Always good to see a furry feline friend too!🐈🙂

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, im getting there and Misty is always happy to take part in a photo opportunity 😁

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

🐈💕🐈‍⬛💕😄

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Well done you and terrific photographs!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss 😁

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

I love the chair positioning and have been known to pick up abandoned chairs on a homeward run and deposit them in our garden.... with flowers growing through them!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

Haha that's a good idea 😁

[H4CS Graduate10]

Fab run, commentary and photos, animals are the best 😁 glad you are finding your routine again

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ah what a great run and post. I chuckled because like you, I see so many seating possibilities when I run, it’s as though someone put them out on purpose just to test our willpower! That chair at the gate is very random 🤣. Kudos to Mr Garmin, and Misty looks very happy. 😊😊😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Kate !There were several more seating possibilities en route but I declined them all , but yes, that chair is very random 🤣

[Hidden]

Sounds like you had a good run and that you are slowly getting back fully into the game!

Cute Misty 😻

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Evy ! 😁👍