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[Archerygoddess]

I've been away from this forum for a while. Life has been difficult these last few months, and while things are far from sorted they are improving. Running has taken a bit of a back seat too. Although I haven't stopped completely I'm only managing about 5k per week. But, as the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I've missed you guys. So here I am, saying hello and aiming to get the running shoes on more often.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Welcome back to the forum Archerygoddess, I am glad that things are improving for you, congratulations on running 5K a week, better than sitting on the couch and watching Netflix all day, onwards and upwards 🏃🏾 👍 ✔️

[61Lady Graduate10]

Welcome back ! I’m pleased things are beginning to improve for you and 5k a week is fantastic. Running is usually one of the first things I drop when times are tough but it really shouldn’t be as it always lifts my spirits. Hope you manage to take your running shoes out again soon🙂

[GTFC Graduate10]

👋 back to you!! Wishing you all the best for the comeback. There's brilliant people on here as you know and we're all here to cheer you along. It's lovely to have you back 😊

[Folkylass Administrator]

Hi🙋‍♀️and welcome back ! It so good to have you back here. We’ve missed you😀x

[orangeguy Graduate10]

Welcome back! . . . the main thing is to keep going but sometimes it can be very hard when life gets in the way 🤔

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Wonderful to see you again!! Starting having been running recently (regardless of distance) is a great position to be in. Can’t wait to hear how you get on! Lots of cheers coming your way 🎉

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

I'd say 5K a week is very much hanging on in there!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Welcome back 😁 good to know you are still running when you can

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate]

Thank you everyone! It's fantastic to have such support 🥰

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏 It’s great you are doing the runs you can! One run usually leads to another & as long as you out there smiling the number of K’’s is irrelevant. Good to have you back.

[CBDB Graduate10]

hello!!! Glad to see you back!!!

I am quite philosophical about my running. It flexes with my life’s needs, and over the 4 years of running, I have seen it wax and wane but never really disappear for long. At certain times I’ve run regular 10ks, at others only 2-3k.

All of it is ok and the flexibility of a running life is actually a huge plus.

And I love that must running apps with guided runs lean into this as well, by having 7 or 10 min runs to try out, alongside 30 to 60 min runs.

So 5k per week is awesome! Well done!