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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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Shake-and-run profile image
Shake-and-runGraduate10

you are an amazing person!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toShake-and-run

Don't feel amazing but determined to keep going and finding my way and running and this forum helps hugely

Runnin-g profile image
Runnin-gGraduate10

Sounds wonderful, a great start to your day.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRunnin-g

It was great 😀

Roxdog profile image
RoxdogGraduate10

You are just awesome. That's wonderful.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRoxdog

I can go back to my book now and eat 😀

59er profile image
59erGraduate10

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 🙂

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to59er

Thank you I don't know either and I don't feel strong or brave so I do what I can and I can run a bit

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Instructor57Graduate10

Well done Sola.And feeling at peace is good 🙂👍

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toInstructor57

It really is thanks

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10

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. ❤️

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toMissUnderstanding

I am thanks, I'm so slow but I no longer care, my legs keep going and that's all that's important right now 💗

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Absolutely. Run, walk, sit for a while. It’s all good. Do what you need to xx

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LottieMWAmbassador

You’ve got this 👍🏼

Sometimes when life is sh*t, running is the easiest thing to do…🏃🏻‍♀️🐌

Now lose yourself in a book and eat…📖☕️🍴💕

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toLottieMW

Thank you, yes reading helps too

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply toSueAppleRun

🤗

Cmoi profile image
CmoiGraduate10

Another beautiful photo and post SueAppleRun .

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. 🤗😘

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCmoi

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...

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CmoiGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Oh thank you for that gift SueAppleRun 🥰 It's made me laugh-cry. What a perfect way to complete your celebration of Willow's life xxx

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCmoi

It was one of my favourite and so many people who were there yesterday were in the photos

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LeotigrisGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

oh Sola, that was so lovely

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RuddyRunning in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks for sharing that, it was beautiful, I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm in awe of your strength. Well done for just keeping going.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRuddyRunning

Thank you,

Oldlady64 profile image
Oldlady64Graduate10

In so many ways that is a really lovely post, thanks. I’ll use it to help me to get out for a run once I’m back home from my trip away, later today.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toOldlady64

You will run when you are ready

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10

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.

Dancing hares
SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toDexy5

They are lovely aren't they?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Just sending you my love....xxx

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Thank you Floss and sending some back, xxx

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FolkylassGraduate10

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”🥰🥰

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toFolkylass

Thank you, I should hear soon the results of the coroners investigation, but from every doctor I've spoken to it wasn't preventable, I just keep going

Frenc profile image
FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

I’m so pleased you got out for a run, you are pretty awesome Sola. 😊

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toFrenc

I just have to do something otherwise I'd wallow in bed all day and be even more miserable

Frenc profile image
FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toSueAppleRun

I hear you. 😊

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Birdlady64Graduate10

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.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toBirdlady64

Sometimes the run releases the emotions, yes, it's really hard but I know it will ease

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Such a strong brave lady. ❤️

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply tocheekychipmunks

Trying to be

Week7 profile image
Week7Graduate10

Beautiful weather for walking or running just when it's needed....

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toWeek7

Absolutely

Doris8 profile image
Doris8Graduate10

Well done Sola you are very brave. Willow would be so proud of you, like everyone on hear is 🤗

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toDoris8

Thank you x

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Wavy-chick28Graduate10

Do what makes you feel good, fast or slow long or short it’s good to get out .

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toWavy-chick28

It really is I'm so glad I can run

GTFC profile image
GTFCGraduate10

Love this Sola 💚

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toGTFC

Thank you, 😊

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Maisiecat1Graduate10

I love to read your posts and I admire your inner strength 💪. Keep on keeping on. 👣We are all here waiting for that next photo Sola. 📸😍🏃‍♀️Xx

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toMaisiecat1

Thank you, I don't feel strong, but running helps xx

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apatsyfGraduate10

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. 🏃‍♀️🐈‍⬛🌳🕸⚘🍂🫖

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toapatsyf

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

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Melissimo

I love this post. It's real, its life and it's all of us. 🙌

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toMelissimo

It certainly is, thank you

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CantstopmenowGraduate10

Beautiful ❤️☀️🤗

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCantstopmenow

Thank you 😊

Run46 profile image
Run46Graduate10

Well done Sola...you are doing so well in what must be a very difficult time in your life. I'm impressed by your strength.

It sounds to me like you're doing your best to take good care of yourself...& great that you have your daughter close by & looking out for you xx

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRun46

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

Run46 profile image
Run46Graduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

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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