Run with your heart ❤️

[ju-ju-]

This really resonates with me... I'm currently on a semi IC under an amazing sports osteopath ( who has assured me by the end of the summer I will be stronger and better) and I have been reflecting on my running...

I have realised when I disappear into the woods at the weekend, its my therapy, but when I start worrying about my time, distance, running form etc thats when it goes all complicated. However when I run with my heart, its therapy and love...

I hope this resonates with others too?

Juju

xxxx

[Tomas Graduate]

Spot on, JuJu. I totally agree.

Sadly I'm not very good at running with my heart, and there are hundreds of things that drags my thoughts right into the "performance obsession" mental treadmill. But you're absolutely right; when a run is just a run for the sake of enjoying it, then it's beautiful and wonderful and very therapeutic.

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Tomas]

I also think when you are pushing yourself you can feel that too as it feels so good when everything is working properly!

[Hidden]

Still new to all this, but I am learning this lesson. I am a really driven person in my career but am completely the opposite with the running. I find it quite Zen and do so much better when I set off in a cheery but disorganised sort of way. If I set myself too many goals, I just end up feeling that I haven't been 'good enough'. I know every one is different and there are lots of people on here who get a real buzz out of the pushing harder, faster longer, and all the best to them, it's not just me

I hope you will be fighting fit soon!

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou and I'm very similar in my career, it's very full on so I find here and my running a perfect way to de-stress

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

It does Juju...we were obviously quite like minded today? Hope your healing goes well!!

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

And you too, loved your post 😎

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

x

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Wise words as ever! Thank you. 🙂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Absolutely!!!

Is it just me? ............ when our delightful Juju states that she's on the couch, under an amazing osteopath.............well, I have a picture in my mind...........sorry, I'll get my coat.......

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yes.. you should.. tut tut!!!x

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

That is hilarious because yesturday I was actually under him as he was manipulating my hip!!!! 😉

[Tomas Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Is that what they call it nowadays? "Manipulating my hip"...

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Sorry to hear you're on the IC JJ but, knowing you, it won't deter you and you'll be back to it as right as rain 🙂

But you're right. Runs with nothing to prove are just the best.

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thankyou, and I'm aiming to come back stronger 😎

[AJ46 Graduate]

What's IC?

[Tomas Graduate in reply to AJ46]

Injury couch.

[runlikeagirl Graduate]

Running but with achievable and gentle goals. That is my current 'therapy' from the insanity/inanity of modern life. (I wish I could be totally goal less and joyful but havent quite mastered that yet).

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to runlikeagirl]

That sounds very sensible and doable too ...

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

I don't know How I would of managed the last few years without my little trips outdoors on my own. They just helped to ground me and build me up and put myself back together ready to face whatever was there when I came back through the door. I can imagine your going to come back so strong Ju-Ju. Very wise words

Take care Rfc x.

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thanks RFC, and yes that's so true isn't it!!

[aliboo70]

yep that's a brilliant attitude! Hope you get all sorted and i know you'll come back stronger than ever