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Bad news first thing stopped me going out.

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BeekGraduate
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I was up and dressed, ready in good time to go on my run when received some very bad news from the other side of the world. It made me feel horribly cold physically, upset and I had to be pushed outside by my husband. Go for a run, it will help you.

For once he was right. I went and did my usual Stamina through the park, followed by a do on the outdoor gym. Normally I would then run home to one or other of the 5K+ pod casts but today was a grumpy, humpy drag through town back home. Horrible day.

BUT, the running did help me and I have not spent the afternoon crying.

It's going to take a lot more sessions to get this one out of my mind! Anyway

HAPPY RUNNING EVERYONE! :) :) :)

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FolliegirlGraduate

Well done for getting out there ... take care and happy running to you too!

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BeekGraduate in reply toFolliegirl

Thank you. I've got to wise up and stop worrying about things I cannot change! :)

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Oh Beek! So sorry to hear you have had bad news. Your husband was right though, running is somehow very healing and gives you precious time to think things over - or not think at all.

Chin up. Hope you begin to feel better soon. Big hug

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BeekGraduate in reply toUllyrunner

Thank you so much. I need a big hug at the mo! I need to get out a lot don't I in order to run this off?

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Sending a virtual hug. Good for you for getting out. It dosent make things better but it can make things more bearable. Hope things pick up for you.

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Fitfor60Graduate

So sorry to hear about your bad news It's even worse when you so far away and can't pop round to see people involved It just makes you feel even more helpless. Sounds like you have lovely husband who understands how much running can help you . It's easy for people to say not to worry about things you can't change but you just have to try and be strong and deal with it in your own way . Running will give you 'you time' to get your thoughts in order. Sending you big hug

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DH164Graduate

sorry to hear that you are so upset. May i join with the others on here and send you a virtual hug.

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Scrappydee1Graduate

virtual hug sent your way... keep up the exercise - great de-stresser

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Keep running, keep smiling.

Sending you a hug. Running may not seem practical, but it is a great way to get some you time to help process the emotions you must be going through. Hoping everything will be ok. X

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BlanketGraduate

Hi Beek, sorry to hear you had bad news. Well done for going out and getting some air and some brain space. Sounds like your husband knows you well and is kind to you, tell him to throw in some hugs from this forum for you! :o)

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OldgirlGraduate

Thinking of you and sending you a big hug Beek, (0) stay strong and brave which you always are. xx

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ju-ju-Graduate

life can be so painful at times...the running is there to keep us sane...well done you for getting out there...

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suzybenjGraduate

Well done Beek - sounds like you have a lovely and supportive husband - who knew what you needed. And like everyone here there have been low points when the running has helped process the emotion. Solidarity in the running- as has been said - time is a great healer ....

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thinlizzyIwish123Graduate

Well done for getting out there when you were feeling so low. The way I used to think of bad news was that you can't control everything in life - it just happens. So you just have to work round it and find ways of dealing with it. Running is a good way of mulling things over. I hope things look up for you soon. Sorry you'e been so upset.

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notbadGraduate

Sorry to read that Beek, I'm a bit of a worrier too & it's hard to just switch off but agree running helps, I'm glad it's helping you.

Virtual hug from me as well.

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danzargoGraduate

Your strength is inspiring. Well done for getting out there and taking a positive from such negative news.

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BeekGraduate

Oh my goodness! What a lovely bunch of people you all are. I have only just got up, feeling guilty at not running today as I had planned. And to open up my computer and find all these very kind replies of encouragement. Sincere thank you to all of you. Please excuse me replying this way and not answering each of you individually. That is the most special thing about this web site - the feeling that I am not entirely alone helps hugely.

I was planning before I went to sleep that I would get up and do my new 9K up-the-gentle-hill run. I'm afraid I've blown it now though and will do it in the morning. I am going to do a Parkrun in Harrogate on Saturday and give it a really good go!

Hope you are all managing to make good use of this great running weather. HAPPY RUNNING :)

OldNed profile image
OldNedGraduate

Take care; keep running

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AnniemurphGraduate

<ctrl-HUG> I'm sorry about your bad news. You have a lovely husband who knew to do the right thing.

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