Nrc 10k plan run 4

[Gwenllian1]

Well this was an easy and fun one. I'd had a struggle with YWA yoga today so was pleased to do something which looked easy and positive. It was cold with the tiniest amount of rain in the air but I thought 20 minutes had to be doable and it was. Now feeling ready for something harder. The next run is the long one of the week and I'm wondering whether to do it tomorrow or Friday. I have a funeral to go to on Friday and while it perhaps seems odd I'm wondering if running will help. Somehow we are both feeling strange and discombobulated. Our friend died very quickly with only three weeks from diagnosis to death. It has left me feeling rather at sea. Perhaps a run after the funeral might be a way of anchoring again. Really don't know.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

From someone who went through a sudden loss last year, I'd say run Friday... It was the one thing that felt normal for me. Of course, we are all different but the fact you are thinking it might be the right thing to do means you are half way there. Sending healing hugs your way

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you for replying sue. I don't generally post very much here but I always read and I remember vividly the shock of willow's death and I remember your running. I do understand that it might feel normal so I think I will plan to run on Friday. Thank you

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Gwenllian1]

A good plan, and thank you, building a life without someone is probably one of the most difficult things we do, running can let some of the emotions out so we can think straight. I will be thinking of you tomorrow

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏I too have a funeral today of a dearly loved friend. I plan to run in remembrance of her. A run where I think back to the happy times we shared with her, a private time to grieve & shed tears, to smile too.. so sorry for your loss Gwen 🤗

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Annieapple]

Sorry for your loss too Annie

[Annieapple Administrator in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sue! 🤗😍

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you Annie and to you. It's hard to lose those we care about. Running as a tribute is a great idea.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Gosh, I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. Sending deepest condolences. I really hope your runs can bring you some peace and time to work through your grief.

I lost my best friend just over a year ago. It was really hard to deal with but I found running helped by giving me some distraction, some time to think about her and miss her and something positive to focus on. Thinking of you ❤️

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you missu. I can really understand how running could work in the way you describe. I think I shall go today either this morning or later after the funeral.