Found my Mojo in Paris

[Razouski]

I haven't posted here in ages. Having been on the IC for some time and then gradually getting back into my stride I was finding running quite a chore and didn't seem to be enjoying it anymore. This weekend, on a trip to sing in Paris with The London Symphony Chorus, I had hoped to get in time for a run.

Usually the Queen of Faff, I had hoped for a good start this morning, especially as I was sharing a room with a mother singer who wanted a lie in.

And fate was against me:

• woke early, and stumbled around in the dark trying to find my kit without waking room mate

•No leggings/Capri pants

•in my attempt to get out without disturbing too much forgot to go to the loo

•locked myself out of the room so couldn't go back in

But I was determined, so dressed in my leisure shorts (pockets, zip, belt) decided to replace the belt with my running belt,. Warmed up in the fitness room and discovered a convenient "convenience" within, and then I was off.

The run through Le Parc Villette provided me with some interesting running spaces, and then I was alongside a canal. There were several runners about. Now I know my French isn't great, and that I also find speaking when running something of a challenge, but you would think they could have acknowledged my attempts at saying good morning. I didn't mind though, as I was getting into my rhythm and my Mojo suddenly made a reappearance! 😀

After about 4K I came back, and was rewarded, in a different part of the park, with an outdoor exhibition of African art.

Hot happy, and rewarded with a big Parisian breakfast. 😀

Now to get ready for some serious singing.

[Slinkymalinki Graduate]

Good for you having the determination to indulge in some tourist running! I stayed in that area last year but wasn't running at the time. Having seen your post I'm hankering for another dose of culture but with running included. Hope the singing went well!

[Razouski in reply to Slinkymalinki]

We were singing at the Paris Philharmonie. It was so exciting, I loved the experience. Doing the same concert at the Barbican on Tuesday too!

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

I was wondering about you the other day, lovely to see you back. A little break can do us good sometimes, I'm so glad you found your mojo again though, and in such a lovely place too!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

What a fab run, running in a new place brings a new freshness I think. And good luck with your singing 😎

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Brava! Brava! Those European gremlins were no match for you.

Lovely to see you again 😍

[Davoda Graduate]

😀👍😍👏🏃‍♀️🇫🇷

Now you can sing:

"I love Paris in the springtime

........"

So happy to hear that the Mojo's up & running.

This made my day!