I slept a bit better last night even though Garmin still gives me a poor sleep score, I'm thinking more a hangover from COVID than anything else as my heartrate doesn't go quite so low.Anyway, there I am, propped up on pillows with a cup of tea reading in bed and sneaky little thoughts about food started to drift in, I suddenly thought 'i can't eat until after my run so I better get a move on'
Then I started to think about all the places I love to run, up on the Downs, along the river, along the seafront, round our park and even out the door and round the streets, after a bit of a think I decided I could go to all those places without using the car, start near and go further the stronger I get.
To the park, put Run for success on NRC app, set off a generic playlist, walk to end of close and turn right. I was just pondering walk to park and go round? Or start running after 5 minutes? When my phone rang. Earbud out, answer and it's a friend of Willow's so explain I'll be back soon and put earbud back in, sadly music out of only 1 earbud even after some messing around with disconnecting and reconnecting which was mildly irritating but one ear is better than none, so I set off again and decide on a slow run. I'm an old lady and I ran yesterday I'm sleep deprived and my nutrition is probably at its worst, all things to work on.
Run along, music, coach B, sunshine, this is lovely, so I cried a bit, entered the park we ran yesterday wondering if I'd get as far as the sea, I didn't
Stopped to take photos, ran round and back home, slow pace, some walking, but so good. Text from hugely encouraging daughter. Did you go?
Stretch, made tea and feel at peace.
Run happy or rest well.
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One step at a time. I don't know how you do it - you're obviously a strong brave woman. The running is giving you what you need right now and it's good that you know that. Well done Sola 🙂
Great run. It’s lovely when the bluebells are out. Just keep putting one foot gently in front of the other and being really patient and kind to yourself. ❤️
I know it's such a cliché to say this, but I really do think Willow would be so proud of you. Run, read, play the sax, take photos, laugh, cry, whatever it takes to get you through. 🤗😘
Thank you Cmoi I did go through a stage of wondering how I could go on without him, but I have a lot of hopes, dreams and ambitions still so I have to, here's the last song we played yesterday and for me the words sum it up perfectly. 1drv.ms/v/s!Aj6XC6O35Uph1Wd...
Great that you got out in the sunshine today Sola. It’s lovely to see the bluebells out again. Here is a cheerful photo from RHS Wisley yesterday - they have a Tulip Festival on, and those dancing hares just make me smile.
Well done Sola ! Your strength seems to be returning in more ways than one. Keep going sweetheart and you get through this and to quote Shake-and-run …” you are amazing”🥰🥰
Having hopes, dreams and ambitions and feeling at peace are beautiful things. You are a wonderful person Sola, well done!
It's amazing how much release you can get from the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other isn't it? I remember coming to the end of one otherwise totally unremarkable run shortly after Dad passed away and literally bursting into floods of tears.
You are so brave, Sola and keep those runs, dreams and ambitions in your mind. But don't be afraid to let your grief emerge or be surprised if things take a long time to heal and get worse first...... Lean on your daughter and keep running and finding peace and joy in the beauty of the natural world, as you always do. You will get through this time and Willow would be so proud of you. 🏃♀️🐈⬛🌳🕸⚘🍂🫖
Thank you, it's a bit of a rollercoaster, happy memories flood my mind and sorrow fills my heart, but I wake up each morning knowing that a run, however short and slow will be my time to not think
Thank you, lots of rest, good food and running, I'll get there, I really don't feel strong though, just going through the motions, got to keep moving xx
You'll realise when things start to feel a little easier, a little more relaxed and you look back & see how strong you were to just keep on going, even on days you didn't feel like it.You can only continue to be kind to yourself...you're doing great xx
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