The difference between an opportunity and an obstacle is your attitude.

[Beanjo]

And the quote (don’t know who said it) goes on to say ... Your faith has to be greater than your fear.

That was me this morning- desperate to get out and run after nearly two weeks of not running but terrified that I would be unable to run for anywhere near 30 minutes without stopping. Fearing that I would have lost the momentum. 😯

I never intended to have so many ‘rest’ days- I had planned to run the day before going on holiday but a family emergency meant that I couldn’t, and so 10 days without running and there I was this morning raring to go in my head but really doubting my ability.

But if this programme has taught me anything it’s that my faith IS bigger than my fear and so off I went 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

And I ran for 30 minutes- and not only that - I equalled my previous best (🐌) time. I haven’t lost the ability- and the great thing is that this confirms to me that running has got under my skin and has become a new way of life.

I missed not running on holiday and now I’m back I’m determined to continue working towards a park run and a 5k in 30 minutes. But there’s no rush- just enjoying the journey 😊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Sorry for the longer post than normal- but I’m on a high 😀🏃‍♀️

[sallenson Graduate]

Well done!! Back on a roll again. Take it easy and have fun!!

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Thanks. Will do 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Oh yes Beanjo, you’re back alright!! 💪🏻👍🏻👏

It just goes to show how strong your mind has become and how committed you are to your new found amazing pastime! Brilliant that you equalled your PB too! Well done you! 😀😀😀👏👏👏

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheeky. Not up to parkrun yet but hopefully won’t be far behind you 😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great post... inspiration for those currently on holiday or nursing and injury and worrying they’re losing it.

Good run too... new PBs can often come after a short break, so long as it’s not two weeks off, run, and repeat lol

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Ah you see I didn’t know that about new PBs- another reason I love this forum- learn something new every day. Thanks UNM 👍😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Beanjo]

My mate drank himself silly for two weeks and then smashed his 5k PB... he and his wife haven’t allowed him to adapt that as “training” though!

[Languid_Lil Graduate]

This is brilliant stuff - well done and thanks for the wonderful quote xx

[Beanjo Graduate in reply to Languid_Lil]

Thanks Languid_Lil (great name). I do love a good quote 😊

[MandiV]

Gr at post and great news that you were able to pick it up and run - sometimes the unfamiliarity with this running malarkey means we aren’t sure what will happen so thanks for the post! And not surprised you’re on a high!!

[Hotheels Graduate]

I can relate to this......I was worried that I might've forgotten how to run after having to take a forced break due to a knee niggle.

My mind was willing but body was unable.

When I did get back out there, I smashed it with a PB too!!!

I love it......Faith bigger than Fear.

Very true.....and one I'm going to latch on to!!!

Very well done to you!!!!👍👍👍

Keep smashing it!