A lovely xmas present run

[CredenceRainyDay]

Haven't run since 13th Dec. Life and dark nights getting in the way. Anyhoo - 2 weeks off for Xmas and got back to it today with much happiness. So looking foward to some daylight (just) runs. Anyone who lives in Scotland's Central Belt will know that the weather today has tested even the most glass half full types. ( My London based Scottish Mum used to say " There is no such thing as miserable weather. Only miserable people") The peak experience of my running life so far, a wee lady about my age, the only other person mad enough to be in the park, walking her 3 wee dogs said as I passed her "You are inspiring" no joke, no irony, just sounded heart felt. I told her how kind her words were. I felt like I'd won a medal. I laughed on a runners high, reflecting how weird life is and how the young me had a Saint Trinian's attitude to any kind of sport. Lying on the grass smoking behind Cricket huts when supposed to be cross country running with my peers. Anything but P.E. Fast fowward and looking forward to a Boxing Day run and no matter what the weather I'll have that ladies words in my head. She'll not realise that she has encoraged and inspired me. Just the same way this forum does. Have a fantastic festive period all of you inspiring runners🎄🏃🏾‍♀️🥳

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏What a wonderful story!! Kind words are so precious and make such a difference. Glad she was there for you! Well done on your run! A far cry from that naughty school girl now 🤣 Merry Christmas and a happy new year! 🎄

[CredenceRainyDay in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you Annieapple. 😊 Same to you 🎄🎅🏃🏾‍♀️🥳

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Absolutely loved reading your post! What a boost to hear how inspiring you are. You deserve a virtual medal.🥇 Just wonderful! ❤️

The weather was horrible here too. I made it out in the dark, wind and rain this evening. Not a soul about. Very similar to yours I think! We are rock stars!!!

[CredenceRainyDay in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you MissUnderstanding 😊 We are indeed 🤟 ❤️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Great post from you, I also live in the Central belt of Scotland, I WAS going to go to parkrun today wearing my Santa hat and Christmas jumper but the rain put a stop to that, instead I ran a short run wearing normal rain wear for runners, that was a lovely inspiring mention from that lady with 3 dogs you met in the park during your run, have a lovely Christmas.

[CredenceRainyDay in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks AlMorr. Shame about having to leave the Santa hat at home. Safest place for it though because I think you may have lost it in one of those 40 mph gusts that pushed me along from behind and made moving forward sometimes a slog. 🌬🎅You have a lovely Christmas, too 🎄

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Isn't it lovely when someone says something like that? Makes us smile and feel special.

[CredenceRainyDay in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes, so lovely. Also put juice in tired legs 😊 Merry Christmas 🎄

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

How the wheel turns..! Well done on ‘getting it done’ and inspiring others as well.👍 Enjoy your festive running!🙂🎄

[CredenceRainyDay in reply to Sandraj39]

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