I'm back from my holidays. Thank you so much to Poppypug and Ju-Ju for looking after things so well and allowing me to have a much needed break.
I did take my running stuff in the end and I'm glad I did, I only managed one run in the week but it was a very important one to me. The Saturday after I arrived was my 50th birthday and I got up early and went to the hotel treadmill and did a run. I decided running outside was not going to be for me as we were staying on the slope leading up from the beach that ended in the magnificent mount Etna who happily smoked her way all through my holiday. Outside the hotel were cobbled streets and all hills as far as the eye could see. Taormina is a small town which is mainly a street with shops and little side streets leading off it. Later in the day I braved the cold pool and did a long swim as well.
Both these things brought a smile to my face, being 50 is fine, I felt happy and privileged that I'm the fittest I have ever been and that I'm also the healthiest as well. I could say it takes a lot of hard work to make me as fit and healthy as I am but I honestly would be lying to myself, it's my hobby and my passion and I love being me when I'm fit and active, it brings me so much more than than just the reccomended exercise a day it's become the whole of me.
I loved my break and it has done me so much good to just chill out and relax,. I read four books in a week and did just gentle walks with lots of breaks, as MrRfc isn't too well at the moment it was great to spend time together just pottering and talking and eating. (Oh my, the food was fantastic).
I missed you all, it was great to get back home put on the kettle and have a little catch up with all the posts. I am ready to get back into my own routine starting from tomorrow, I did a little run yesterday but it Bucketed down as soon as I left the house. I will be organising my new challenge for myself, the last few years it was all about being fit @ 50 so now I have to work towards something new.
Wishing you all a happy healthy week
Rfc X.
Written by
Realfoodieclub
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
We all had a big fight and there was loads of spam. (No, seriously, poppypug and ju-ju- did a fine job and we missed you 'cos we missed you rather than because there were things left undone)
Good move not to attempt to run up Mount Etna but it all sounds glorious. Welcome home!
Just pulling your leg. You look fantastic. Its great that you are feeling so much fitter and healthier than ever before due to running, what you said is inspirational RFC.😊
Thank you. I just couldn't get over how peaceful Taormina was, I don't think I heard one raised voice in all the time I was there, just smiles and calm. We really want to go back and see more when MrRfc is feeling better I fact we said its one of the first things we want to do when he's well again.
The beauty of Sicily is that it has had so many cultural influences that you can find very different styles in different cities: Siracusa and Agrigento are full of Greek ruins, Palermo has an Arabic architecture, Noto - which was entirely destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century - was rebuilt in baroque style...
When Mr RFC is feeling better and you decide to go back there, I can put together a suggested itinerary for you, if you want.
Welcome back and 50 is great plus you're a glowing, healthy 50 which makes it all the better. Love Sicily, just jam-packed with history and as a historian, I cannot get enough of places like that. The food and the sunshine just round it off, great place for a holiday. Hope MrRFC is alright.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
sounded like you celebrated in a beautiful place 😀🎂
It's all over ;-). I'M A GRADUATE ;-)
W6R1: Back to intervals, how I didn’t miss you? 
I'm back on the program
Been AWOL but I'm back and had a short run today
