And I start again

[SueAppleRun]

I would like to keep my posts on the Bridge if that's ok. Ive only run 10 runs up to today this year so following the Get started NRC training plan but I'm likely to break the C25K rules so posting on that forum doesn't feel right. I should think most of you know by now I'm retiring in a few weeks, crikey I've mentioned it often enough, I've had this plan rolling round in my head for over a year, retirement will give me time to look after myself, time to plan good nutritious food, time to run, walk, swim, and get my poor dusty saxaphone back out, I really have struggled to fit everything in around an often more than full time job.

Well it's come a bit early, so last Monday I decided I'd start on Tuesday, woke to rain lashing against the windows and snuggled back under the duvet. Wednesday the same and Thursday the wind started to pick up as well, dunno what happened Friday then Saturday I started to sniff and cough a bit, Sunday I woke to clear skies and a very sore throat! For goodness sake was everything against me?

After yet another broken night, Garmin keeps telling me my sleep score is poor, I woke to sunshine and blue sky. Today is the day. Crikey I've written a long post and haven't started on the run yet! 🤣

I won't bother with the routine stuff or I'll be here all day but suffice to say I wrangled my shoes away from their game with the gremlins and off I went, slow and easy running, First run with Coach Bennett, decided to head out to the main road and go north towards the downs rather than south towards the sea, I've never run along this path before, there are some pretty front gardens on my right, a not too busy road on my left, blue sky above, the South Downs up ahead, a 70's playlist in my ears, it was going so well when CB asked "Why did you want to run today?" Well actually I haven't a clue.. . And that released a lot of emotions. I was running slow and steady and felt like I could run all day, but let's be sensible so just over half way time I turned right into a side road and turned it into a loop.

My plans? Oh I had so many and still have a lot but some will be different, for now though, just do it all again tomorrow, read and reply to posts here and sort out that flipping car with a flat battery, and get a spare key cut so I don't have to take my bunch with me.

A big shout out to OLDFLOSS, who is such an inspiration to us all here and is celebrating her birthday 🎈🎈🎂🎂🎉🎉👏👏 today

Run happy or rest well .

I forgot to take a photo so here's the sea

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[backintime Graduate10]

Sounds like a breath of fresh air got into those shoes!

Well done!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to backintime]

It was about time

[OldManRunning Graduate10]

Ah WillowandSola, thinking of you. I took this photo of some poppies and yellow flowers (I have no idea what they're called) whilst running on holiday this morning. A bit random but don't know what else to say 🙂

Poppies

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to OldManRunning]

So beautiful, Datura or Brugmansia don't know why every flower has to have more than one name , they smell divine after dark, although I'm not sure if that's just the while ones, your holiday photos are beautiful and there's no need to say anything, just enjoy every day .

[OldManRunning Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I will go smell them once the sun goes down 😉

[Bruch1 in reply to OldManRunning]

Be careful, they are poisonous!

[OldManRunning Graduate10 in reply to Bruch1]

Thank you I'll send Mrs OMR 😂 😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to OldManRunning]

Good idea, I forgot they were poisonous

[OldManRunning Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

😂 😂

[59er Graduate10]

You make me feel very guilty - I haven't run for weeks. I went out under clothed and caught a chill and it ruined my weekend so have been waiting for the warmer weather - where is it? I went to some classes instead and really enjoyed them but now I'm away. We have the winds here in France too.... maybe tomorrow 🤔

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 59er]

I've been a bit like that this year, but now I have no excuses left. Your runs will wait til you are ready

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Nice to see you out there . Not a cloud in the sky here but -2 this morning. Fingers were numb. Grass first cut today. Look after yourself. 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Doris8]

Thank you, it was chilly, the funny part though is I'd forgotten how it hurts to breathe through my mouth when it's cold, and my nose is totally blocked , usually I nose breath some

[grumpyoldgirl]

Hi lovely, I was never sure where to post on a restart, but I think since you didn't reeeeaaaally stop, this is the best place. Sounds like a good and very much needed run today 💐

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

I need to start following my retirement plan, it might just keep me sane, and I'd hate to just give up, I've run most weeks just not as much, Willow sat and I sat, it's not much fun sitting on my own

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to SueAppleRun]

I can confirm that running keeps you sane. I'm a little bit injured and not running , and I'm going ever so slightly cuckoo.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Ooh, I didn’t realise you were injured GOG, I hope you’re on the mend soon!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks, I kicked the leg of the bed and my toes haven't been right since! (4 weeks now) GP finally sending me for an x-ray.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

😱Aagh!!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Sounds lovely. Keep running, keep posting. Your VRBs are all cheering you on!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sandie1961]

Thank you so much

[Cmoi Graduate10]

You know what SueAppleRun , this post has actually made me giggle. Obviously not because it's "funny haha" but at your optimism and positivity. Go you! xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Cmoi]

Well I giggled a bit as I wrote it, I seemed to be going on and on and not getting to the running part, it was good to be out, I went so slow I could have gone on but know I need to build up xx

[Cmoi Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Such a great post to read though! xx

[damienair Administrator]

Brilliant. Good luck on getting back at it again and hopefully the worst of the weather is behind us now.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to damienair]

Thank you ☺️

[nowster Graduate10]

I slimmed down my set of keys when I started running. Now I've just got the three needed to get in the front door (porch, rim latch lock and mortice bolt lock).

The rest of my "gaoler's set" which I now no longer regularly use since changing to working from home is on a different keyring.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to nowster]

I've taken my work keys off already but for now I have 2 cars so both keys on one set means I'm less likely to lose them

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I wondered what "like Kelly" was likely to be until I said it out loud. 😆

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to nowster]

Oh dear, sorry, I've changed it

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Speech to Taxed and Autocarrot can cause all sorts of probe lamps. 🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to nowster]

😂😂😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I think many people have said how much they enjoy reading your posts Sola because they’re always so uplifting and descriptive. And as ever, this one fits that bill exactly; I especially like the idea of having to wrangle your trainers away from their game with the gremlins! I’m sure you’re fine here on the bridge, all your VRBs are here and in my case I feel a bit of a fraud sometimes but I haven’t been found out yet so I’ll carry on! Though I did plod through 8km last week so I guess I’m ok ! Keep working on the retirement plans, some will come to fruition, some may not and there’ll be days when you do nothing at all - and that’s ok, you’re retired, you earned it!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you, I may even come along the coast and plod along with you one day😄

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Well we’ve muttered about it before so when you’ve retired and the weather is kinder………

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

That emotional release may well have been just what you needed. Its fantastic that you have plans - and dust down the saxaphone! Well you are a dark horse Sola 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64]

It sits there looking sadly at me

[Roxdog Graduate10]

That probably did you the world of good!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Roxdog]

I think it might have done

[Oldlady64 Graduate10]

It’s always lovely to read your posts and I’m so pleased that you got out for a run today.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldlady64]

Thank you

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done for getting out in the sunshine today Sola. Of course you should stay on this forum while you build up your runs again. Listen to your body and take each run as it comes.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy

[Coddfish Graduate10]

A beautiful day and getting outside into it and active in it is bound to do you some good, physically and mentally. I think this forum is exactly the right place for you, much better to be in a community of people who have mostly chirruped along together for a while than back in the forever changing roster of C25K.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Coddfish]

That's what I thought and I might do short runs every day for a while which isn't what C25K is about

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

So nice to see you got out there !Well done you 🙏

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Good to see you out running again…short and sweet, slow and easy indeed…running is good for the soul…💕

It looks like we may have some spring like weather at last…

🌞🌷🪻🌱🪺🐞🐝

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to LottieMW]

It certainly is, and let's hope it warms up a bit it was really chilly this morning

[Jonwil Graduate10]

Well done getting out there, love reading your posts however long!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jonwil]

Thank you 😊

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10]

Lovely post and really glad you got those trainers under control and got out. I love these bright frosty mornings as long as I have the right clothes on 🥶🥵

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Cowladyrunning]

I too love bright frosty mornings but let me it a little warmer to run, it's the mouth breathing, I'll wear my buff and breathe through that today

[johnt46 Graduate10]

Well done, out in nature is the best healer. You’ve inspired me to get myself out and off the IC., no matter how little, it always helps.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to johnt46]

It does

[Getfitok]

Hope running helps. Thinking of you x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Getfitok]

Thanks x

[mrrun Graduate10]

l love your post, and the scenery looks very familiar 😉. I past the South Downs on Sunday and visited a friend in East Preston, a senior marathoner who in his sixties still runs it within 3.50 hours and we were exchanging some views on hydration and nutrition ahead of his 75km ultra. Lovely running paths there. And here’s my photo. We probably said hello to each other on the beach. 😀

Ocean

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to mrrun]

A bit west of me but I know that part of the beach, I hav friends and go live nearby

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Well done on getting the shoes on and out the door. One step at a time and taking the time to take in the beauty around you - perfect!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thank you

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate]

Sola I think you are an inspiration too x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Runninggirl59]

I'm a mess to be honest

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Of course you are you are only human but you are keeping going. I hope the running helps you get through this. X

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Runninggirl59]

Running and walking really help xx

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Well done for getting out. I’m a big believer that running should be fun. It shouldn’t be a chore. We have so many other chores in our lives. I too struggle with finding time with a job that is often more than full time. I’m off now for Easter and I’ve lazed around for 2 days completely lifeless. I’ve had lots of chance to run but I don’t fancy it yet. I’ll do it when I’m ready, and it will be fun. Glad you finally got out and you enjoyed your run. Coach B is a good companion if a little cheesy 😂. Now, playing the saxophone sounds like fun 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thank you, it's not really fun yet but it will be, and your runs will wait til you are ready

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

I only ever post here, it just feels like home 😊 well done on that run. It's good for the soul xx