All dressed and somewhere to go ... at last - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,190 membersโ€ข159,536 posts

All dressed and somewhere to go ... at last

Beanjo profile image
BeanjoGraduate
โ€ข6 Replies

Hello fellow runners ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Talk about a frustrating few weeks. After settling into my post graduation running 3-4 runs a week, I started with a really nasty virus that really interrupted the flow and has meant that for the last two weeks Iโ€™ve been unable to run at all ๐Ÿ˜ž

Having had a gait analysis just over a fortnight ago, Iโ€™d got a rather lovely new pair of running shoes ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ - and matching socks (go me- fashionista). As if that wasnโ€™t bad enough- new shoes and no running, Iโ€™d heard the founder of parkrun on the radio talking about the Contra clothing company that heโ€™s set up. Running gear for all sizes and shapes- gender neutral colours and styles and all profits to parkrun, so Iโ€™d checked it out and bought a new running top.

Shoes and top all ready but no way fit enough to run. Tried on Sunday but only managed 1k- with 4 stops so even more frustrating. However, today I got up and felt that I could probably have a go.

Got into the new gear (very comfy) and decided I would just try a short 2k.

And I DID IT!! Not only that but I could have carried on- but didnโ€™t-as I didnโ€™t want to push it. So relieved that I havenโ€™t lost it ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š. It felt so good to be back out there. Made me realise just how lucky we are to be able to run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Going on holiday to Guernsey on Saturday for a week so need to be fit for that - so looking forward to running by the sea. Happy days ๐Ÿ˜Š

Happy running one and all๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Written by
Beanjo profile image
Beanjo
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
6 Replies
โ€ข
UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Welcome back... good run. Think youโ€™ll just miss Fabulous450 whoโ€™s out there at the moment. Enjoy the trip and the coastal runs.

Beanjo profile image
BeanjoGraduateโ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

Thanks UNM. Never been so chuffed about 2k. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

Iโ€™m so excited about the chance to run by the coast-feel like a child. Iโ€™d noticed Fab450 was there this week but I think youโ€™re right Iโ€™ll miss her -probably pass in the air โœˆ๏ธ

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate

Glad youโ€™re back up and running Beanjo! ๐Ÿ˜€ Must have been so frustrating for you. A few more little gentle runs under your belt and youโ€™ll be back up to scratch again!

Enjoy Guernsey - pics would be lovely! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Beanjo profile image
BeanjoGraduateโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Yes thatโ€™s what Iโ€™m hoping ๐Ÿ˜Š. Pics it is ๐Ÿ‘

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate

Hopefully you will get some more good runs in to follow.

Happy running! ๐Ÿ˜ธ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ˜ธ

Beanjo profile image
BeanjoGraduateโ€ข in reply toKatnap

Thanks Katnap ๐Ÿ˜Š

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Shoes!

So, I thought Iโ€™d post this here as itโ€™s useful information for all runners at all levels. This...
UnfitNoMore profile image
Graduateโ€ข

week9 at last!!

itโ€™s been, in equal parts, a long time coming and also it sneaked up on me. I woke this morning at...
limberlou profile image
Graduateโ€ข

One run to go!!!

Had a tough day at work, am used to it usually, but today it knocked the stuffing out of me a bit....
Snodi profile image
Graduateโ€ข

Gait analysis ๐Ÿ˜Š

When I started Couch to 5K in the lockdown, I read about gait analysis, but of course it wasnโ€™t...
Jools2020 profile image
Graduateโ€ข

Weirdy beardy borrows Irish John's FKT, brings up the rear at the last parkrun caper of 2016, and Curly can't find Madge.......๐Ÿค”...๐Ÿ˜„

Hi all, Hope you're all having a great New Year's Eve and looking forward to the new year. Madge...
Madge50 profile image
Graduateโ€ข

Moderation team

See all
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.