W1R1: first post-partum run and, to my delighted surprise, I didn't wee myself.

[the_tea_fairy]

And none of my organs fell out into the mud. And schlepping about with the baby in the sling seems to have made me fitter than I realised because at the end of my 1 minute runs I was a) still breathing through my nose and b) hungry hungry hungry for more.

Maybe I wept a little bit with the unadulterated joy of being out after such a long hiatus and a pretty near-deathy kind of labour that left me mutilated and anaemic. Or maybe it was just rain on my face. And eyeballs. 😉

It is flipping beautiful out there!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Brilliant run, you are back👍🏼

[Hidden]

Nice to read you’re on the road again. Congratulations, but blimey you chose a cold day for your comeback. ..

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Perfect! I did wear a merino vest, fleece, AND lightweight down jacket though.

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

😀😀😀 Well done, Tea Fairy! I can feel your elation bursting off the screen. Very pleased for you. Keep it up!

Sadie-runs 😘

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very, very well done... back on track and looking strong

[rolysmate Graduate]

Do I take it you enjoyed it, welcome to the place to change your life!

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to rolysmate]

I bloody love running - was doing regular 10-milers in the hills after my first go round c25k and before motherhood, but it's been over a year so I'm trying to ease myself back in responsibly!

[rolysmate Graduate in reply to the_tea_fairy]

Sorry missed the "Graduate" so welcome back and I'm sure you'll soon be back to full running fitness

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to rolysmate]

No worries. I'm being tentative but I've got a spring half in mind...we shall see!

[Hidden]

Well done...i never did anything like this after any of my 4 births...always felt like my womb was about to fall out at the best of times without running!!!thats brilliant x

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Haha, the fear of falling-out is real! Does that get better? I did make to GP do a proper exam before heading out, but still terrifying 😬😂.

And delivering 4 babies is hardcore enough without running after each one!

[Hidden in reply to the_tea_fairy]

They are 21,19,16 & 4.i had my last baby when i was 40 but have never run until a couple of months ago!!!wish i had done this years ago 😊 keep up the good work xx

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I dunno; Nicky Spinks is 50 and is an absolute running goddess - you've still plenty of time!

[Hidden in reply to the_tea_fairy]

Haha...pigs might fly 🤣😂

[MarkyD Graduate]

youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-s...(Not working as expected?)

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you.

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to MarkyD]

I'm happy and I know it 👏👏👏

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Oh, this made me laugh tea fairy! Glad it went well for you today!🙂

[misswobble Graduate]

great news Teaf! I bet that wa such a relief!

I got overdressed today too 😃

You’ll be stronger now 💪👍🏃‍♀️✔️

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to misswobble]

There's so much walking in week 1 I needed it - however brisk my walking was, the temperature was brisker!

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Ooooh you're back 🤗🤗🤗

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

💃🏻🎉😊

[skysue16 Graduate]

Hooray! Well done, it is great that you are back out running 😀🎉

[Shelby1973 Graduate]

Fantastic 😀 had to giggle at ur no wee comment 😂 xx

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to Shelby1973]

Forceps assisted delivery of 10lb9oz back-to-back baby means every time I don't wee myself is an achievement 🏆😉

[Shelby1973 Graduate in reply to the_tea_fairy]

😂