Flipping daughters!

[SueAppleRun]

Yesterday the wise and wonderful daughter pointed out that I had a window of time between waking up in pain, taking the pills and feeling lethargic and miserable for most of the rest of the day and that was when I must run….. I do love her, slightly more than the cat that swipes my ankles on the way past or tries to bite the hand that feeds him if I dare to stroke him…..

Anyway, so this morning up I got, looked at the array of pills while the kettle was on, decided the pain was bearable so took one and left the one that makes me sleepy.

Drank tea dressed, out the door. Warm up walk …..and run!

Slow gentle in the morning sun, decide to turn left, head for the village, joggle along I can hear my breathing over the music and zombie chatter, slow down keep going….

Over the railway line and head south, past Asda, should pop in and buy cat food…. could do that and walk home, nah I’m one kilometre in keep going.

Sun is shining, warm on bare shoulders, how do I feel? absolutely fabulous.

Pass some older guys sitting outside the coffee shop “keep going they call out” so I smile and do just that.

Take a right, this is the road that leads to the sea, past my daughters house…. I could always knock on the door play with the dog and beg a lift home….. nah 2k run and keep going.

A minor miracle reach the seafront and there’s a gap in the traffic so sprint across and watch the sun glinting off the sea as I run on. I’m passed but a guy who says hi and well done, he’s wearing a hydration vest, pure muscle, looks like he’s on a good long run, speed up a bit but can’t keep up so keep going,

Decisions, carry on towards next town or cross road and head for home? Traffic lights are red so I cross, whoops lights go green engines rev and I sprint like mad across the road and laugh!

Slowing down now, steady run home, looking at daffodils and tulips in front gardens, trees full of blossom, turn right and a few minutes left and I’m running along our close, not quite 5k so keep going, through the gap into the park where there’s a football match going on, round the fenced off newly planted trees and back out the park again 5k whoop whoop.

In doors, put kettle on and STRETCH

Oh my goodness that was amazing 😻 V02max not so happy. That run aged me a year but who cares? 54 minutes pure joy

Didn’t stop to take a picture so here’s my route

Happy Sunday all my great VRB’s enjoy whether you are running or resting.

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Really well done Sola what an amazing run you did , what willpower. and a 5 km. Really pleased for you. Have a lovely Sunday take it easy 😊👏👏

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Doris8]

Thank you Doris8 it was wonderful

[Knittingrunner Graduate10]

Well done. Now you can revel in the afterglow. 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Knittingrunner]

Yes it’s amazing 🤩

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

That was a nice run for you today Sola, so you ran as fast as that man you thought was on a long run for at least a short time, well done 😀 🏃🏾.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to AlMorr]

Just a few seconds thanks Al

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

👍 🏃🏾

[HeavyFoot Graduate10]

Fabulous post!

Don’t worry about VO2Max. We know where he lives and we’ll send someone round 😎

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to HeavyFoot]

Ha yes and thank you

[59er Graduate10]

Well done you! I am enjoying today but unfortunately resting - hey ho! Hopefully I'll be back running soon 🙂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 59er]

Fingers crossed 🤞 you will be soon out there running, rest well

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate]

Hope you realise how infectious your happy posts are. The pure joy just oozes and lifts my spirits. It’s so nice to hear you feeling better and wanting to do some jogging. I’m sat here smiling with you. I’m stuck indoors with covid for the second time just as I’d got back into running again.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sparkey5000]

Oh nooo Covid is such ……..(insert whatever bad word you want) isn’t it? I’m still ok which is amazing

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10]

Very well done! Now you can bask in virtue for the rest of the day. 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

A track round garden centre thanks and I’ve still got energy, we have no bread so I’m making some 😂

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

You're an absolute Energizer Bunny! 👏👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

You won’t believe how much better i feel, codiene obviously doesn’t do me any favours I’ll have to be in a lot of pain to take it again

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I can believe it! Quite a coincidence, but I am allergic to codeine - it triggers the most awful migraines if I take it.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

Oh that’s awful, for me it’s the lethargy and misery it causes but it does take away all the pain

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Fantastic! Your daughter sounds like a wise woman 😊, I’m so pleased you got out there. I find the smallest interaction during a run is so nice, so having the coffee guys and Mr. Muscle en route sounds fab. Well done you! 🌼🌸🌺

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Frenc]

Thanks, it was brilliant, I love it when people say good morning or keep going

[Roxdog Graduate10]

I love the way you take all the positives in life! You are an example to us all!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you, it’s great to be able to run

[CBDB Graduate10]

Happy Sunday! The green bits, is that where the Zombies appeared? 🤣

Well done. Sounds like you are having some challenging days so runs like these are extra awesome!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to CBDB]

Yup that’s the green bits and that little red bit, I’m keeping it very slow and steady at the moment but if i carry on like this i will be back at work in no time, Tomorrow I will get up and run 20 minutes and if my legs ache i will walk it 😀

[grumpyoldgirl]

Ah, well done Sola. So very chuffed for you! Codeine is absolutely horrible isn't it - a horrible necessity sometimes, but such a relief when you can get by without it. You take care 💐

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

I have other pills too but they seem to be managing the pain enough for now. Thank you, i’m chuffed, but lunch out, bread making and cooking dinner I’m flagging now

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yep that's a busy day!

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

This sounds like a Great run !Well done .... And it seems your daughter was right 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

She’s always right 🤣, it infuriates her children, yes it was good to be out even though a slow run

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Sola that is amazing. What an incredible run - you sound so upbeat as well you deserve to! Here’s to more of the same! 🏃‍♀️🎉👏👍🤸‍♀️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheekychipmunks, just by leaving out the codeine I suddenly feel like me again, and the pain not bad so am very happy. Went out for lunch after with daughter who said “you don’t look ill, aren’t you supposed to be pale?” I replied, try looking pale after running 5k. As no more tests and surgeon off sick I’m talking to GP tomorrow and see if i can get back to work soon, meantime I will run and walk

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Fabulous enjoyable and stoic run Sola. 👏👏👏 Really well done 💪🤙

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks Brian it’s just good to be outside and running albeit really slow but it’s a starting point

[Woollyweaver Graduate10]

Wonderful - what a wise daughter you have! I hope you thanked her? 🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Woollyweaver]

Of course

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

54 minutes pure joy sounds just wonderful! Well done to you! 🏃🏻‍♀️😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks, it was good to run and a beautiful day too

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10]

Ah this sounds like a perfect run. Great effort, 5k in the bag and so we’ll deserved. 👏🏃‍♀️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

Thank you, a bit of a push but it was so lovely out there

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Just spotted this....and simply..WOW!!JUST FANTASTIC!

You had a great run...ditch the VO whatever...that's for shiny hair isn't it...?🤣

Just do what you feel comfy with...what a super post!

Thanks goodness for daughter ! She sounds just like mine..tough love, she calls it

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You are on the way...rest now and recharge xxxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss, yes she is great xx

[Hidden]

What a great post WillowandSola looks like you had a great run, I think I would have stopped by and knocked on the door of daughter and pulled her out to join in or better still wake her up haha Well done and Happy Monday.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks and happy Monday to you too, I got to see daughter and granddaughter for lunch later

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

That's is absolutely wonderful! Yay isn't your daughter a clever girl 😃 very well done it sounds like such as joyful run!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

She really is and yes it was and because I’ve run so little lately I wasn’t at all bothered that most people could walk in that time, it’s a base line for regaining fitness

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Exactly 👍

[Week7 Graduate10]

Just seen this-brilliant -it really did work didn't it!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Week7]

Certainly did 😂

[Coddfish Graduate10]

I reckon your daughter is onto something there Sola. No matter what our circumstances, I expect most of us have a better day if we get up and do something first thing, before life takes over. Well done on your run.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Coddfish]

Quite right and thank you, I had to wait in for a doctor to call this morning and by then the urge had gone but tomorrow……. is another day as always

[Fauvemarin]

Good on you! Running got me through my cancer treatments ... and came out a lot better on the other side for it!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Fauvemarin]

Thank you and that’s amazing and makes me more determined to run

[TinaB-Lagos 60minGraduate]

Fabulous! Well done!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to TinaB-Lagos]

Thank you 😊

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

Hey well done and that run sounds amazing!😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hedgehogs123]

It was good because I didn’t know i still could run

[Me_time Graduate10]

That sounds like an amazing run and the post is full of positive energy! Hope you recover soon.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Me_time]

Thanks 😊