W4R1 Done! 😃

[Hobblethwaite]

So I had a two week break between run 1 and 2 in week 3 so I was unsure about moving onto week 4, but decided I would give it a try. What's to lose right?

Off I set in the lovely cold air focusing on going slowly so I could complete the 5 minutes and it was great!!

I'm a mental health nurse so I'm all about mindfulness and I really tried to stay in the moment throughout this run and notice what was around me and the wind cooling me down etc and it was actually enjoyable. I noticed I wanted to go faster but really tried to keep a nice pace in order to complete it and I'm pleased I did.

It's nice doing something just for me as life can be so busy I often don't take time out.

Onwards....

[Hidden]

Totally with you Hobblethwaite. I am a GP and a fairly newly single mum to three girls, two teens and a tween and find running such a good time to be mindful, even if it is just concentrating on my breathing or feeling hot or looking at where the dog walkers and puddles are.

It is exclusive time for me and I don't have to feel guilty that I should be doing something else for someone else. 30-40 minutes just for me 3 times a week is a crazy great treat and I know I am getting fitter, rather than just telling everyone else to. Win Win xx

[Hobblethwaite in reply to Hidden]

This is exactly how I feel and bizarrely the aches and pains afterwards only spur me on, remind me I had that time and let me be a bit more connected when I might just want to zone out.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

And upwards 😊....

Well done.

[Hobblethwaite in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you