Proud of myself - don't give up

[jojohove]

Well I had a rubbish nights sleep, got up and half dressed ready for my run. Then I thought to myself I wasn't feeling great as had a tummy ache (too much food and alcohol from the day before!). Now I do suffer also from runners tummy so was serious thinking that I'd be better off going for a run later maybe early evening, but knew I wouldn't and the weather may change. So I continued to get dressed and decided to do a slow 40 minute run. Was important to run no matter how slow I went - moving is the important thing. At the end of my 41 minutes I saw that I had done 2.96 miles so I decided to continue until did 5K. I've not managed 5K yet so this was a fab feeling and it wasn't my slowest run either. The weather today was lovely and I'm so proud of myself. I also hope this helps others reading this to know that you can do it - just have to get out there. Enjoy

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Well done, and you did 5K! And you beat the gremlins, they have all sorts of excuses in there armoury to try and dissuade you from running!

[jojohove Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

LOL. Thanks

[Maturelady Graduate]

Wwell done for competing with the gremlins. Please tell what runners tummy is?

[jojohove Graduate in reply to Maturelady]

Thanks. Runners tummy isn't something you want to get. I won't go into detail but I get a terrible stomach pain and have to stop and evacuate my bowels!

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Sounds like you had a mighty old battle getting out there so hats off to you for actually going.You have been justly rewarded for your efforts with managing the 5k, well done.

[jojohove Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

[jojohove Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

[misswobble Graduate]

Yes just get the gear on while telling yourself you're not going. Ha ha, it works every time. "Oh no I aint going, oh yes I am", as you pull on those pants. Soon as you have the gear on you aint going anywhere else!

Good for you. A positive attitude is required for this malarky. Love it!!

[jojohove Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thanks. Yep I have this argument with myself regularly!!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Well done! That's a real milestone. I bet you are glad you got out there.

[jojohove Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

I am one happy lady!

[Parky-Park Graduate]

Congratulations! Isn't it funny how sometimes things just come together even when you don't think you're at your best? Very well done.

[jojohove Graduate in reply to Parky-Park]

That's so true. Thanks.

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Well done. Funny how unpredictable it all is.

[jojohove Graduate in reply to ancientrunner]

It is indeed. Thanks

[poppypug Graduate]

Well done Jo, isnt it an amazing feeling when you get out there and it all falls into place , fab stuff ! xxx

[jojohove Graduate in reply to poppypug]

It is. Now just to keep it up! Thanks