I’m here again 🙄🙄🙄

[Mummycav]

Hi my running family, bet you thought you’d got rid of me eh???!!! Oh no, I’ll be popping up all the time!!!....so, Daddycav announces last night that he was having the day off again, same as last week, so, again, my Monday morning run was scuppered..not that I’m complaining, I like his random days off!! Anyway, I enjoyed the day, then this evening he had to go out and price a job..I was absolutely itching to do my post graduate run so as soon as his van pulled back into the drive, already changed into my running kit, I put on my trainers & off I went...it went well..it was a different run completely because I ALWAYS run on a morning...I’ll let you into a secret too...I’ve over come the ‘Sister Gremlin’....the one that has been telling me all the time, including tonight, not to run on an evening in case my ‘Sister’ (& I use that term extremely lightly) who lives 10 doors away & I haven’t spoken to for 7 years, sees me...well, guess what? She was sat in her car & I walked past on my warm up walk..then when I’d been running for about 10 minutes she drove passed me...then after 20 mins while I was on the home straight she drove passed me again but do you know what? I wasn’t flippin bothered...I was out there doing my thing...& proud to be doing my thing..so my post graduation run went well....really well...I have no more gremlins on my shoulder now, none...they’ve moved on...& so have I 😉

[Polly2810 Graduate]

Ah well done!! Glad the sister gremlins tackled then..blimey 7 years long time how have you managed that only living 10 doors away??? Was she driving past on purpose?? Good for you head held high doing your thing!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[Sweatyfaced Graduate]

I was terrified of my local vicar seeing me run but once he had (and had to pull his car over to allow me to pass on the narrow road too!) I was totally fine, even run past his house without worrying about it! So odd, the things we worry about!!

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to Sweatyfaced]

If the local Padre here ever saw me running he probably went the opposite way to console potential victims LOL

[Fishypieface Graduate]

Wow, that is one big Bu88er of a gremlin! And a very personal one. Just shows you what running's done for you.... Given you the confidence to not give a toss, you love it so much that you don't care anymore....and you won't let it get in the way.....you can go out there with 2 fingers to the world (or 10 doors down...) because you want to. Bl**dy brilliant!!! (sorry I swear a lot... I, er.... can't think of an excuse for that!!). Proud of you, fellow runner

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Fishypieface]

Lol..thank you FPF...I said this running malarkey had changed my life...& it has!!! I’m absolutely not bothered what anyone thinks...none of us should x

[quirkybee Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Same here to Bev. I used to worry and sometimes still do, in general, not about running. But who gives a toss eh, do things for us I say ,because nobody else will. Good for you doing that, no doubt your sister may have been a tad envious. At least you were doing the running and the exercise and not driving around in the car. Wey hey lovely xx 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to quirkybee]

You’re right Beth...she’s always been a tad jealous of my life...hers has always been tumultuous...mine calm & happy...we really shouldn’t worry about what other people think, only the ones who’s opinions matter to us x

[quirkybee Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Well, if I had a sister like you, even though we've not met yet, I'd be very proud of you and would be cheering you on when you ran. 😊 Unfortunately, I'm an only child x

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to quirkybee]

Awww, that’s so sweet xxx ....you have Brothers & Sisters on here don’t forget, who are very proud of you xx

[GingerBohemian Graduate]

You have all the sisters and brothers you need just here.

And we were all there running with you.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to GingerBohemian]

I feel it Ginger...I feel it 😍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh you!

What a run... you are amazing.... first post grad run done and a few gremlins squished too...

Life is so odd sometimes... our running paths take us on very strange routes...but, how strong we have become...well done

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss...I feel like I can take on anything now!!! Not sure if it’s because I’m still happy about the graduation or what..but I like it!!! I covered 4.9k in the 30 mins tonight, I know it’s not 5k but it’s not very far off now 🏃🏼‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

So close... Give the girl her badge... watch out world

[Fishypieface Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Wow! That's a fab time! You are really rocking it all! Go you

[Decker in reply to Mummycav]

You are rockin the runs! Go girl!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Decker]

Cheers Decker

[skysue16 Graduate]

Pesky gremlins! Well done for well and truly seeing that one off👍

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to skysue16]

🥊

[Hidden]

Gremlins totally overthrown....when you're doing your thing you're doing it and nothing beats that feeling...

Sisters are doing it for themselves, (as were you) sung by the great Aretha and Annie L.

There are two ladies who would beat the crap out of any gremlins....

Well done mummycav

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Great song that one JCR...& two very strong women...💪🏻

[RunForestR Graduate]

Good for you, life's too short for gremlins. Keep on running.

[Tricky2836]

Good for you mate, you have gone through a lot of emotions in the last 9 weeks or so and now you are full of confidence and able to take stuff on.... keep going your brilliant 😀

[Wannabefit19 Graduate]

wow massive well done for beating that sister gremlin ---- after 7 years what an achievement - showing her what you are made of such a great feeling ... you re rocking it right now !!!!!!!!!!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Wannabefit19]

Thanks Wannabefit19 ....I'm def a different person...especially with my trainers on!!! x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

May your running adventures continue, carry on being brilliant Mummy Cav, and getting stronger every run remember...😊xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Yes Bluebirdrunner ....I keep forgetting that I'm getting stronger with every run!! Thank you

[runswithdogs Graduate]

This forum is like Hotel California. You can check out any time you like but you can never leave.

Good for you for getting over that gremlin. Life is too short to worry about people seeing you run.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to runswithdogs]

That's a brilliant comparison runswithdogs ....You're right life is def too short to worry about things like that

[Irish-John Graduate]

I have one of those sisters She disowned me about 18 years ago.

But anytime she does try and upset my serenity I just deal with it like she is a ghost - a bloody nusiance but nothing of substance or importance.

Some people think because they are related by blood to someone they can be as Brutal as they wish - eventually though you just have to let go of toxic people. Used to really depressing me but after a few years I realised it was a happier situation for me anyway. Sad but such is life - and "family" - sometimes.

[quirkybee Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Well said, John 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

That’s so true...It’s strange when somebody you used to know becomes a stranger...& life’s too short to have people in your life that bring nothing but trouble & squeeze every ounce of goodness out of you for their benefit...& also kick you when you’re down...I’ve got my own lovely family & a MASSIVE family on here for which I am truly grateful ❤️

[lardofale Graduate]

Love it! You can't choose blood relatives but you can choose running relatives ;0) (and partners and kiddies of course!), well done for kicking that one into the long grass. I'm looking forward to the MummyCav movie, I reckon there will be loads of volunteers to be extras!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to lardofale]

Ha ha..I could def write a book...they always turn the best sellers into films so look out Hollywood!!! Lol 😂

[Vixen67 Graduate]

Your a speedy hare gazelle (insert all other fast creatures) super stuff gooooo you !!! 👍🎉🎉🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Vixen67]

Thanks, I’m getting there Vixen 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️😉

[mzye007 Graduate]

Wow speedy! Well done for beating the gremlins. You can't choose your relatives but you've got lots of running friends!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to mzye007]

I know mzye007....I feel so blessed 😊

[HeleneCorsa Graduate]

Well done for chasing that very sticky gremlin away - that can't have been easy, and took courage. xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to HeleneCorsa]

Thank you HeleneCorsa ...at least I know I’m ok with that now xx