Thank you VRB’s

[SueAppleRun]

A special thanks to Oldfloss for her catch up corner, full of support and wonderful musings.

So Acknowledge…..Accept….Adapt we’re the words of wisdom I read in the catch up corner the other day!

That made me think 🤔

I have a tumour, in my mouth, the biopsy results appointment isn’t til 31st March….. I’m off sick from work, mostly because the high levels of pain pills leave me drowsy, lethargic and sleepy. I’m not after sympathy.

I’ve been balancing the dose of pain relief to keep the pain manageable but at the same time to be able to do things. I’ve done a lot of reading as you do and the biggest message is keep in as best condition as possible to face whatever comes next.

Should I go for a run when I’m being paid sick pay? probably not but life’s got a bit too comfy and flipping miserable on this couch however many cushions are plumped up.

To the park we go, lots of faffing beforehand, it’s been 17 days since we ran so things like eat buds need charging and for some reason repairing with the watch.

The sun shines the sky is blue the grass is green all bright and vibrant, warm up walk once round is about 5 minutes, lots of doubts fill my mind, can I run? will it hurt more? well only one way to find out!

Off we trot, really slow, gentle steps, quiet breathing, but it’s running, once round, phew it’s hot, off with the long sleeves, round again, yup 👍 😀 I can run 😀 so I smile as i potter along, feeling the sun on my shoulders with my rock Willow beside me, full of concern but also pleased to be out in the sun.

30 minutes which included the warm up walk, slow and steady.

It took a while but we

Acknowledged…. that I need to take it a bit easy

Accepted…. that pushing for speed or distance it out for now

Adjusted….by taking it slow and having no firm plan of how long we would run.

Willow enjoyed the steady pace and his knees didn’t protest at all, we enjoyed seeing spring flowers in the park and while we haven’t been to the park someone has planted a circle of silver birch trees… my favourite after the Oak.

Thank you everyone

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

So good to read this and hear you both got out and managed a pleasant run !Well done any take care 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you, well it’s being here and reading everyone’s inspiring posts that have made me get back out

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

That is absolutely brilliant! Well done. It's a beautifully day for a run in the park enjoying the trees 🤗

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

Yes it was thanks

[LottieMW Ambassador]

When life is throwing you curve balls, it’s good to do “normal” stuff. Getting out there and running…no matter how slow…no matter how short a distance…is part of *you*. Getting out in the sun, seeing Mother Nature at work is good for the soul and defo needed and perfectly acceptable when on sick leave. Sending love 💕 💕💕

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to LottieMW]

Thank you thank you and sending love back and strong legs of course

[Hidden]

It sounds like that run was perfect for today. It can only do you good, it can only help. It’s important to do what you need to do, whether that’s a walk some days or a gentle run on others. 🤗 D-d xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks and yes, a walk is good too but I was beginning to wonder if my running days were over so feeling really happy now xx

[Sunnytom Graduate10]

Well done you. Xxx important to keep mentally well as well as physically well. This weather is far to nice to stay in the couch xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sunnytom]

It certainly is a thanks xx

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Hello I have been reading your posts but not replying - sorry. I appreciate that you are not looking for sympathy. I was so very pleased that you had a run today and I wondered if you would be interested in reading about my neighbour. Also a runner, also with medical uncertainties, but only 31 and with 3 children, one a baby of just 5months now.gofundme.com/f/laurens-fund...

If you are interested I shall update you on her progress

What a lovely blue sky it must have felt so special to be out today.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to over61andstilltrying]

The run was good thanks, I’ve read your neighbours story on that page

[Solor]

Can’t see anything wrong with running while you are on sick pay, under the circumstances. It’s better in the long run (!) for your employer that you keep your morale up. Well done.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Solor]

Yes i’m sure it is, thank you 😊

[Kirst13 Graduate10 in reply to Solor]

And not just your morale, but supporting your health and ability to heal.

[tmbtrain Graduate10]

Those are wise words indeed. Thats great you got a run in the sun!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to tmbtrain]

Thank you 😊

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ah how nice to get outside and run. It really is a tonic and the weather is lovely. Wishing you all the best. 😊😊😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Frenc]

Thank you, it’s a beautiful day

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations to you Sola on getting outside and having a nice gentle run with Willow, I wish you good luck for your appointment on 31st March.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Al

[59er Graduate10]

I run for my mental health and at this point you should too. It will lift your spirits and keep you mentally strong but you know that already 🙂'Do anything you wanna do' is how the song goes I think - you're lucky too that your rock goes along with you. Thinking of you.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 59er]

Thank you so much 😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

It was such a lovely day today Sola and just perfect for your gentle trot. It really is so good for the soul that you should do it while you can. It is great that the slower pace allows Willow to joining you too.

Good luck with the biopsy.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5 it was good to stick together today

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10]

Excellent that you got out from under that cloud and had some joy. Long may it continue! 💪🤞

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

Thank you

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Oh Sola I can tell that run did you so much good. It was certainly a wonderful day to be outside.

Your run, on your terms.

And how wonderful that taking it at a slower pace meant Willow could run with you.

My thoughts are with you and I wish you good luck for your appointment on the 31st

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you 😊 we’ll he’s usually not as keen as me so it’s good to stick together at the moment

[dijep Graduate10]

It's wonderful that mother nature had your back today and put on her best show to make your run extra special.I think you just need to do what feels right for you during difficult times.

Look after each other x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to dijep]

Thank you djep x

[Lookslikejames Graduate10]

I hope the biopsy goes ok! Running will definitely help your headspace while things are uncertain, and you have all of our support on here as well!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Lookslikejames]

Thank you James,

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Oh what a good idea to go for a run. Sorry about your news, but hopefully it will be sorted out quickly.Take care. X

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you, well if i can have a bit of a run and lots of sleep it’s good

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Well done and glad to hear you have had a run . Look after yourself. Looks like a lovely day as well

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Doris8]

It’s been beautiful 🤩 it’s about balancing pain relief and still being able to function and i’m getting there

[PeggySusi]

Glad you are doing what you can in spring sunshine. Sending virtual hugs to you both 🤗🤗

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to PeggySusi]

Thank you very much 😊

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Brilliant 🤩 you got back out there. Well done 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks Brian 😀it was a beautiful day too

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

Very glad you made the decision to run and enjoyed it. The fitter you are the stronger you will be to face whatever comes next and that includes work. And we all know that exercise is great for mental health too. Thinking of you both..

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Mormor1]

Thank you, I keep thinking i should be at work but i need this downtime

[Yesletsgo Graduate10]

A beautiful day for a run in a lovely place, go for it! Good luck 🤞

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

Thank you 😊

[Hidden]

A beautiful and inspirational post Sola. Great that you managed to get out for a run with Willow. Wishing you all the very best on your road to recovery 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Glad you enjoyed your run. It’s good for the soul, especially in the spring sunshine. I find it puts me in the moment too which gives me relief from the stresses of life if only for a little while. My friends husband recently found a lump in his neck and has had to have intensive radio and chemotherapy for 6 weeks. Every week I ask her ‘Still running?’ and the answer is ‘yes’. He’s only got one week left and he has run throughout.

Just do what you feel is best for you.

Every best wish xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Now that’s so encouraging thank you

[GailXrunning]

Sending you very best wishes. What an important run that seems to have been for you and in such gorgeous weather 💕💕💕

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to GailXrunning]

It was, I’ve been full of uncertainty and thank you

[Week7 Graduate10]

Running 🏃‍♀️ is good , running🏃‍♀️ + 🌞 is better but running 🏃‍♀️ + 🏃‍♂️ + 🌞 THE BEST.Thinking of you both. Get out and do whatever makes you both feel good.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Week7]

Thank you, we need to shop for a toaster ours went bang, you can’t run 🏃‍♀️ without after run 🏃‍♀️ toast

[Week7 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Shocking idea!!!No toast!!!!Actually there is a solution 🎂 😃

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Week7]

I’m happy to use the grill but well it was the toaster Willow brought with him when he moved in 9 years ago, as to 🎂 we have a run of birthdays coming up so some baking going to be done

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10]

That is so good to hear. The run and the outside world and the companionship all lifting you up. Thinking of you both and so glad you have each other.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Gwenllian1]

So are we and thank you 😊

[123gogo]

It sounds as if you gained a lot more than just a good, enjoyable run. Lots of wisdom and strength in your post and I can only imagine and hope that this strength and wisdom will carry you through this difficult period. Take care, I'm sending good thoughts your way.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 123gogo]

Thank you so much 😊

[CBDB Graduate10]

Oh, tough times! Sending you lots of well-wishes! 💜💚💛♥️❤️💙💜💛💚

But it sounds like those walks and runs give you that strength we need in these kind of times.

I’m still in isolation and cannot wait to get back to something like a normal life, one that includes some gentle runs outside.

And reading posts like yours give me real motivation to keep on keeping on!

Keep on keeping on! You got this!

👏👏💪💪🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to CBDB]

Thank you so much 😊 yesterday was a good day, today not so great but we managed to get some shopping and looked at the blue sky Hope you can get out of isolation soon it’s no fun being stuck inside

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I’ve not been keeping a very close eye on the forum recently so have only just read your post properly Sola. I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and will be thinking of you on 31st. In the meantime, the wonderful Willow will keep you steady as you get yourself out there for a walk or a run in this wonderful spring sunshine!🤗

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you and he’s looking after me well, it’s not a great time though so on good days i will run a little

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Same as OGR I haven't been on the forum for ages. Sorry to hear your news - hopefully you wil be sorted quickĺy and make a good recovery. Obviously that run was just the thing for both of you. Sending lots of hugs and positive vibes your way. Xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks, some days are better than others so we go out when we can xx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Oh my dear...few words, except...that little run sounded perfect, and very, very well done.Sending my love to you both xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Your post inspired me and gave me the tools to adapt…. I was sinking into gloom so your post was very well timed xx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

I'm glad xxx It is lovely to know that we are all here, for each other, come what may xxx

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate]

Great stuff…..was just wondering how you were doing. Sick leave does not mean you need to hide away. Best thing you can do is what you fancy. A little run in the sunshine is not the same as a full on shift!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sparkey5000]

You are right there at the moment I certainly couldn’t manage a shift at work

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

Thank for sharing this with us. It was so moving and inspirational. I’m so pleased you were able to enjoy your run. I will be thinking of you in the coming week and on the 31 st. In the meantime enjoy your exercise and rest well. As you so rightly say you need to be in the best possible condition. Take care and 🤞.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Scruff55]

Thank you 😊 xx

[apatsyf Graduate10]

Ahh, thank you for letting us know, I wondered how you were. As ever, you are such an inspiration and so positive, though you probably don't feel so at the moment; it's the scariest time waiting for results but those three As will help you through whatever happens. You have always taken such joy from the natural world and I am sure it will wrap you its warm embrace and help you through 🦋🐌🌻🍀🌳🌨🌞. Keep doing what you can and want to do, especially eating toast 😋 👌🏃‍♀️🏃🧗‍♀️🧘‍♀️ . All the best for 31st.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to apatsyf]

Thank you so much 😊