At Last!

[Birdlady64]

I finally got to run 4 miles on the NRC 10k plan this morning!! 😁

I was beginning to think it would never happen. Normal routine has been absent for what seems like forever. What with falling and hurting my ribs a couple of months ago, then having Mum to stop for a while following her total knee replacement surgery - she’s in her 80’s and lives on her own since Dad passed away during the pandemic . Then a jippy tummy and on and off toothache.

The woods have become a mud-fest again, so this one was on the road – not my favourite as most of you know. A route I’ve never run before, and as it turned out, I totally under-judged the distance and under-estimated the amount of traffic.

I reached my turning point on the run, where the tarmac runs out, I paused briefly to take a snap of the lane. The NRC 4 Mile guided run stopped 🤬 “Oh well, I’ll make do without. I’m listening to London Grammar and really enjoying it…”

The weather in the photo looks glorious and it was, ignoring the wind. And the fact that 10 minutes from the end the sky went black, the wind picked up and the heavens literally opened. Of course, as I arrived home it stopped, and the sun came out again 🙄

I’m so glad I went when I did as the wind and rain has got much worse through the course of the day. I was thinking of a walk this afternoon, but there’s no way you’d get me outside now!

I’m really pleased to have got this one done and weirdly I feel quite virtuous for having got a good soaking whilst doing it too. It still leaves me with a good chance of getting back up to 10k in time for the HU Spring HM & 10k event next month.

Depending on what happens with my cataract referral…

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Well done to you Birdlady64 for running 4 miles on the NRC 10K plan despite the wind and rain, I am sure you will get to 10K by the time of the HU 10K next month.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I actually didn't mind getting soaked that much AlMorr I kind of expected it might rain. I'm looking forward to the HU 10k too

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

You've been through the mill haven't you? And brave to run in today's weather, or slightly mad maybe. Let's hope at least the wind calms soon,. We have trees down locally

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Well its all relative really isn't it?And yes, quite possibly slightly mad! 🤪

It seems to be easing up here and the sun is trying it's best. Typical at this time of day!

[grumpyoldgirl]

We had some lively weather here too. I'm glad I was in the car and not running, the hailstones were something else. It does make choosing a time to go out a little challenging, sounds like you did very well all things considered! Congratulations on your 4 miles, job well done 👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Lively is certainly one way of describing it!I was really glad to get this one done, a bit of a milestone, probably more in my head than anything else...

Thanks grumpyoldgirl

[Roxdog Graduate10]

At last! It seems relentless when our running is a bit inconsistent, but that will be a new landmark run for you I'm sure!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Probably been overinflating its importance in my head but yes I was glad to get this one done thanks Roxdog . A month to go and 3.5k to add in terms of distance. Definitely doable

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

So glad you did it! That must feel like a special milestone after everything that’s been in the way. Congratulations to you 🏃‍♀️❤️🎉

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Yes thanks MissUnderstanding A milestone for sure- but probably more a mental than physical one.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Those are often the best ones ❤️

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

Well done for getting out. The picture looks really peaceful even if it is muddy!