RED February completed 🥳🥳

[Sandie1961]

Well, it definitely wasn’t what I’d planned, but I finished it. To be fair, it was more correctly WED February. Having been suffering with piriformis issues ever since last September and having had numerous physio appointments, exercises etc. I was feeling a bit better so signed up for RED Feb on 29 January with the aim of working back up to 10k over the month.

By the end of week 1, I was in pain and went back to the physio. She said I could carry on if I reduced the pace and distance, but even at 2k at 7.30 pace, I was having to lie on my stomach rather than sit down it was so painful. Thankfully the physio then told me I should avoid running, but that walking would be good (combined with stretching, strengthening and massage, laser, acupuncture from her). I made sure I was setting out each day specifically to do my RED separately from normal activities and aimed for 2 miles at 4mph, which is fast enough to increase heart rate and breathing. Anyway, 95.23k, which is not too bad, so I will get my medal and I earned 2 Garmin badges too 😃 Now I’m off skiing for a week and will try a little run again when I get back, in time for my 💯 parkrun on 16 March. Fingers crossed 🤞

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Super well done Sandie 🤩

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha. Just keeping fingers crossed I manage to get back to better form!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Wow! Love your determination to complete this Sandie, despite the piriformis pain. Well done on completing your challenge and hope you enjoy your skiing holiday too!👏🙂

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra. I can be very determined when there’s shiny bling at stake 😂

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏A very brave lady! Well done on your well earned badges. Enjoy your holiday & trusting all goes well for you! X

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you 😊 I have been assured that skiing shouldn’t cause any damage so 🤞

[CBDB Graduate10]

Well done!!!! I just completed a red-circle February, not quite as walking intensive as yours! I clocked up half of your km running and walking (45km), but rowing I racked up a bit more!

Well done!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Well done! Rowing is far more of a full body workout, so I’m sure required much more effort!

[Week7 Graduate10]

Congratulations!!! RED ✔️ .... and who doesn't love a Garmin badge?

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Week7]

Ooh yes and a real shiny metal badge to come too 🏅

[Week7 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Perfect- you really earned that one!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done Sandie, it's not been an easy month so you must be proud of yourself. Enjoy skiing 😄

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

It would have been so easy to just give up but that’s not me! Thank you Sue 😊

[Folkylass Graduate10]

Fabulous! You have done brilliantly and deservedly earned your medal and your Garmin badges. Have a great ski-ing trip.👍😂😂

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Folkylass]

Thank you 😊 It was definitely harder than running it last year. Need to make sure I keep up the exercises now 🥴

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done on completing your RED February despite everything you’ve faced Sandie, and that’s a good mileage achieved too.

Have a wonderful time skiing . ⛷️ ⛷️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I was pretty pleased with the distance when I totted it up. I’ve actually enjoyed my daily walks - met various doggy friends (and their owners) who I haven’t seen in a while, so had some good catch ups too 😁

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Well done! 👏

[Mudita11 Graduate10]

Well done Sandie. Your determination made it happen! Have a great time skiing 🎿 x

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Bravo Sandie1961 ! Safe, happy skiing ⛷️

[Shake-and-run Graduate10]

well done girl!! Hopefully the bling will have arrived by the time you return from skiing xx