Recovery run ☀️

[Jools2020]

I decided to take a leaf out of Beatlesforever ’s book and call my runs ‘recovery’ runs for a while!

Last time I ran, I made a rookie mistake in setting off far too quickly. This morning, following earlier advice from GTFC , I did my warm up walk, then started my watch for the run and walked a little faster for a minute or so, gradually breaking into a slow jog. This worked a treat and I was then able to control the rest of the run.

I found my ‘happy place’ this morning! Enjoying being out running in the sunshine and singing along to my playlist. I didn’t care a bit about my pace - I was comfortable. Comfortable enough to speed up for the last kilometre just because I could and I felt like it! 😊

Now home and drinking coffee from my new machine, housewarming gift from my brother 😊☕️.

Just loved this run! 🥰

[RunWillie Graduate10]

Yay to recovery runs, your new home, and coffee ❤️🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie]

Yes to all those things! Especially coffee 😊👍

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate]

Sounds like you've got your mojo back Jools. The perfect run, your way and because you can enjoy the rest of the day 💥

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Runninggirl59]

Thanks, Runninggirl - that’s exactly right! 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

It was a great morning to be out ! 🌞(But I'll need to wait till tomorrow)

Well done and glad you enjoyed it 😁👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks, Ian. Such gorgeous weather to run in. I was running slowly so didn’t get too hot! 😊

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

Great to see you back out there!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

Thank you! I haven’t been well but I’m better now and can start doing more recovery runs 😊

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

So pleased for you. Hope it goes well! 😊

[nowster Graduate10]

Great to hear you talking in such a positive way about a run again. 😀

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Thanks! I think it knocked my confidence when I overdid it running with the running club!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Great uplifting post! You can tell how much you enjoyed that one! Your run, your way. Well done! 👏 👏👏

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks, Diane, now to keep it up! 😊👍

[Jericho2332 Graduate10]

The sunshine certainly helps, great to see your enjoying it again 👍🏻

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Jericho2332]

Thank you, it’s been a while since I enjoyed a run!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

The best way to run, your way and it’s great to read your post

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you, Sola 😊👍

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

That's fantastic, well done Jools 😃👏👏👏 I love recovery runs that leave feeling refreshed! And I also like the sound of your new coffee machine too 👍☕