Little green shoots of recovery 🌱

[Instructor57]

Well today was possibly not one of my best planned runs , it has ended up as a completely unplanned day off.Although I did work yesterday for a while to take a pupil for his test and he got a good first time pass so I don't really mind.

I then unfortunately did not sleep at all last night, well maybe no more than a couple of broken hours at most , certainly not restful.

I won't go into detail other than to say it's been several weeks of a rather tense situation with a very good friend of mine in China which I think we have now resolved I'm pleased to say !

So anyway not the best run prep but the opportunity seemed to good to miss .

So after a lazy morning I decided to go for my run .

It's about 8 or 9 degrees here now so I kitted up with shorts and a long sleeved zipped running top and of course my brilliant new Shokz 😬

I did my warm-up routine in the house then as I went to go out I decided the long sleeved top woul be too warm so a quick change into a short sleeved thin t shirt .

This combination felt perfect on my warm-up walk .

I am sticking to my 2k route at the moment and my last 3 runs all included walking breaks on the 2nd kilometre.

It started off well and probably even slower slower than my last runs but that's fine as although tired when I got to 1k I just carried on with a slow run .

It was perfect weather and although I am not 100 % my head is in a better place than it's been for the last few weeks

So just 2k again but without a walk and considering where I have been lately both physically and mentally I take that as progress!

So definitely little green shoots of recovery in more ways than one .

And thanks to everyone for your support, it very much appreciated .

Happy valentines day to everyone ❤️

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

That is absolutely brilliant, it's good news all around. A fab run, you're in a better place physically and mentally and it sounds like the situation with your friend is also resolved. Hopefully you'll sleep better tonight! 🤗Happy Valentine's day 🥂

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you !Much appreciated 🙏

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Good run for you Ian, well done and congratulations to that first time pupil who passed his test, by the way happy Valentines day to you.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Alan, and the same to you 🙏

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done Ian! Where the head goes, the rest will follow, so it’s brilliant you’re feeling a lot more positive. Your title made me think what spring flower would I like to be? Probably a daffodil 🌼 but then crocuses smell much nicer. Your little green shoots will grow into something amazing 🤩.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you for your support as always Kate 🙏

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That's real progress Ian, Happy Valentines day to you too

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Happy valentines and thank you 🙂🙏

[GTFC Graduate10]

You're on your way my friend. Keep the confidence and trust in yourself. Onwards ✅

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

I hope so , thanks for your support 🙂🙏

[Dendev75 Graduate10]

Good to hear you’re building up your running again. 8 or 9 degrees is just lovely weather. I felt like I needed two rest days after my 3k run on Saturday so I missed that lovely day of weather.

P.S. I had to Google Shockz; I thought they were new trainers 🙈🤣

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75]

Thank you 🙂🙏And yes , Shokz formerly known as Aftershokz 🙂

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done Instructor57 - sometimes we just have to lace up, get out there and trust in the run to do the rest! 🤞Of course it usually does! 🪄✨🏃🏽

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks 🙏Absolutely right , I really don't know why we still doubt it sometimes

[DocEmmett 60minGraduate]

👍🙌

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to DocEmmett]

Thanks 🙏

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

This is great! My run yesterday happened after staying up until 4am watching the Super Bowl eating pizza, snacks and all the rest. Tired runs can be tough but surprisingly energising sometimes! So glad you’re on your way back up again and the tricky situation is better too. That must be a huge relief.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Haha, love your run prep 😬And yes, a lot more relaxed now... Maybe I'll even sleep tonight 🤞

[LottieMW Ambassador]

You may not have had the best preparation…but you got out there and ran!

Slow and sure…enjoy life with us snails for a while! 😉🐌💕

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Thank you 🙏And I have no issue with being a snail 🙂

[Rennur Graduate10]

Hope those green shoots get bigger and don't keep you awake!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Rennur]

Thank you 🙏Just had a much better night !

[Roxdog Graduate10]

It's such good news that you're running regularly again, with no pressure and your lovely new headphones - Pink Floyd I presume!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you 🙏And you presume correct 😂

[OldManRunning Graduate10]

Good news then Instructor57 let's stay positive and long may it continue 😁

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to OldManRunning]

I hope so, many thanks 🙏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

well done Instructor57 ..on your brilliant first time pass & for taking advantage of your unplanned day off with, what def sounds like, progress happening right there!! I’m also not the words best sleeper, I know it’s definitely not, but it always seems like a waste of time to me!! Lol…there’s always something I could be doing!!

Belated valentines wishes to you too x

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks Bev, Small progress but progress non the less !

Slept better last night but never sleep all through !

Yes, he was 2 DF's on his test .

But those 1st time passes are always nice as you know 🙂

Belated valentine's wishes to you also. x