Back after a 2 week break

[Mum22boys]

I last ran on Friday 20th October!!! Half term hit and the cold I'd been fighting off for a few weeks finally caught up with me!! And it lingered for quite a while too. Not 100% yet but went out this morning and did a 30 min run & walk from nrc to ease myself back in. Might do this one a couple more times before I try a solid run. This has been the time of year the last 2 years that my running has dwindled off... the bugs hit thanks to the small people and I lose impetus and motivation. I am determined this year will not be the same. Keep your finger's crossed for me!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

My fingers are crossed, well done getting out, coughs, colds and other little people induced germs just have to be got through

[Mum22boys Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

That's what my mum keeps saying... it's just a stage! I think because the youngest only started this year he's bringing a load of germs in! Hope you're running is going well

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Mum22boys]

Once he's got through all the run if the mill germs, you'll be ok until grandchildren come along 🤣 I'm good thanks and enjoying running

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Hello again... fingers and everything else crossed for you ! Well done on that walk... we will be here to try to help keep you moving!

[Mum22boys Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you 😊 it really does help that there's a lovely bunch of people being both my motivator and conscience!! How are things with you? I haven't had time to catch up on the site for a few weeks? Are you back running? How's Mr OF now?

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Mum22boys]

I am back ... slow and steady... C25K repeat.... Week 8 Run 1 done Sunday and hopefully Run 2.... tomorrow or Thursday!

He is doing okay... nearly 4 months on... it is slow but his confidence is returning Thank you !

[Mum22boys Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Excellent, enjoy your next run.I can't believe it's been 4 months but glad to hear he's doing ok and I think the knock of confidence is a bit of a silent side effect that often gets overlooked. That's so good to hear though 😊

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Glad to see you back! I think a fair few of us have had enforced breaks recently. Here’s to a happy return! ❤️

[Mum22boys Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

It does feel like there are a lot of bugs doing the rounds!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Mum22boys]

I’ve just started with a runny nose this morning! Hoping it doesn’t go anywhere!!

[Mum22boys Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Oh no! I have my finger's crossed for you!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Mum22boys]

I’m still a bit drippy but nothing worse! 🤞

[grumpyoldgirl]

Fingers well and truly crossed for you here 🤞xx

[Mum22boys Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you!! I really don't want to lose all the fitness I've built up again since May!! X

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

I have run in the last two weeks, but over the last 6-8 weeks one cold has led to another and I have been unable to truly plan or structure anything. And I know exactly what you mean by the change in the weather: I only started in the spring, so almost all my runs have been in fair(ish) weather, usually in daylight, and without the layering that's becoming necessary! It's much more of a faff now, isn't it?

[Mum22boys Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Sorry to hear you've been plagued by the lurgy too! I really hope you get a clear spell for a while! I still think the cold and rain beats running when it's hot though 😅