I know I'm not going to want to go out later...

[Maddee_6333]

...it's just that kind of morning.

I have the eldest grandsprocket, so I can't go out before I take him home at 7 o'clock tonight.

I need to go out.

It's only 20 minutes!

I just need to put my running gear on before I leave to drive him home.

I can do that, right?

[mooning Graduate]

Do it. Don't even question it, don't open yourself up to those doubts. Do exactly as you said. Running clothes on, taken him home, then you run. Done. Then a nice warm shower as it will still probably be raining. Have a lovely day with your grandson.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to mooning]

Yes mum! 😉

[RainbowC Graduate]

You can do it. And so will I! No run til I get in from work at 6.30pm. Not sure I'll be in the mood then, but we'll both get kitted up and go out, and report back here afterwards, ok?

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to RainbowC]

Awesome idea! It'll be nearer 8 o'clock before I get to leave son's house, so I'll plan to run beside the river if it isn't too rainy.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

It's only rain.. I got wet this morning.. no. sorry, soaked, but dry now

Just do NOT fall into the river

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

It's nice to get warm and dry after getting wet - something to look forward to.

Lucky me got a new rainproof jacket for Christmas so stayed mostly dry on my walk to the shops pushing grandsprocket in his buggy.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Wonderful... aren't these small ones great for improving our core strength...?

I have been averaging 4 and a half miles each morning, and the same each afternoon.. pushing the pram up hills...it has improved my leg strength too... and I have been doing that whilst supposedly on the IC with the lurgy !!

I love that feeling when we do get in from a wet run and the afterglow.of warmth and self satisfaction x

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Go you!

I did nearly 5 miles, round trip this morning, and going up hill is unavoidae for me as I live near the top of one.

I generally only have him once or twice a week, but when I do it's a full 24 hour stint.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Well.. that will be my brief when little mum goes back to work in October.. You can give me tips!!! x

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

😊

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to RainbowC]

Hi honey, I'm ho-ome!

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Here's Maddeee !

Well done Mads, bet you feel loads better after that ! xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

It's a plan.. get out there and do it... something to look forward to !

A great day with sprocklet and then a great run and a lovely shower.. what could be better !

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Hot chocolate after 🍵

[RainbowC Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Ah yes, hot chocolate makes everything better!

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to RainbowC]

And, apparently, it is good for us 😄

[RainbowC Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

At least, if we call it 'chocolate milk, post-run recovery hydration'

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to RainbowC]

That is exactly what it is!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

BTW, our small one is Sproglet... female version of Sprocklet maybe ? x