Fighting the gremlins

[Cairokitten]

Feeling back on track after that terrible run on Saturday. Went out this morning. No sun, so no shadow to laugh at for a start! Went much slower, much better. Even though chunky people (not as chunky as me) were overtaking with slow walking. I thought I would go back to Week 8 but somehow I ended up listening to Week 9 and suddenly Laura said well done you've done 15 minutes which is when I realised. I had a couple of little stops to catch my breath but I think these were more psychological than physical needs, and I managed the 30 minutes shuffling along. I won't count it as Run 2 though because of the stops. Running outside is WAY HARDER still and my legs are dead. But I am now looking forward to the challenge of getting better at it. For about 10 seconds I actually enjoyed it. The view was amazing! Brighton is a great place to run, no one cares what you look like. As I shuffled past a man in a mini skirt and a fur coat this morning who was clearly very comfortable with himself, I realised this!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Ah! Cairokitten, so pleased it's going better - you sounded so despondent before and now you are on the cusp of graduation!

As you get used to the great outdoors you'll find each run gets better!

[davelinks Graduate]

Well done! Was at Worthing yesterday, I fancy doing the Parkrun along the front there....

[Cairokitten Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Yeah there's one in Hove as well but I am not sure I'm ready for a park run yet. Baby steps ...

[davelinks Graduate in reply to Cairokitten]

And Hastings... I did my first Parkrun at w6, just jogged & walked....with what I felt comfy with...have now done 19 Parkrun's

[melly4012 Graduate]

Well done for getting back out there and doing the 30 minutes. What an amazing place to run! I used to live in Brighton when I was at uni and you are so right - there is no such thing as standing out in Brighton!!

Once you get used to the differences I'm sure you will enjoy it. Keep going - graduation is in sight!!

[dddd4 Graduate]

So pleased you are more upbeat now and back out there. Keep going!

[Kmcm66]

I have been wondering how you were doing and so pleased to see this update. Well done you. Keep running.....

[Cairokitten Graduate]

It is so nice to know that people are thinking about me and wishing me well If it wasn't for you lot I probably would have given up after Saturday. THANKS A MILLION!

[Tombenoly Graduate]

Well done I was only thinking about you thismornin

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Oh that's brilliant news, well done.

And thank you for posting about the mini skirt/fur coat chap!

[Hidden]

Well done! Great to read of this success and of course your encounters on the way!

[Hidden]

Wow, lovely place to run, glad you got your mojo back x

[Feelingsilly]

Ah well done for getting back out there, so glad this one was a little easier, you'll be flying through your graduation run 😀

[FranAndHen Graduate]

I am finding the gremlins are strong week 8 and beginning week 9- but you can beat them! Keep going