W5r2 I think I’m dying!

[MuddledGardener]

I nearly didn’t go this evening. I had my very poorly little granddaughter sleeping with me last night. She had a raging temperature, and awful headache. She kept moaning and grinding her teeth in her sleep. Then I had to get up about three a.m. to administer Calpol, which was a battle of wills. Then the dog wanted to go out for a wee. And so it went on.

Fast forward to 5:15, when my favourite running buddy showed up, and I was glad to see her, because, left to my own devices, I would have sneaked upstairs and gone to bed!

Today’s run was 2 x 8 minutes, and it was very difficult at first. Despite my inhaler, and being very well hydrated (my wee was almost colourless! 🤣), my lungs felt like they were on fire. I am so grateful for the chill, brisk wind, which woke me up and revived me somewhat.

The five minute walk in between runs was sheer bliss! I was so disappointed when I had to start running again, however... the second eight minutes seemed to pass a lot faster than the first one. I also managed to out-run my other running buddies for the last thirty seconds, when normally I trail behind them throughout the run. I shot ahead of my best buddy, who is normally quite fast! Mind you, I could hardly breathe afterwards! 😰

I will do run 3 on Friday. It is just the next run in the programme. (Apart from missing one week due to a stomach bug, I have done every run according to the schedule.) I will join hubby in the pub afterwards, as it is on the way home! I will celebrate with a pint of ice-cold Aspal’s cider and a bag of peanuts. I know how to live! 🤣

[backintime Graduate]

Look at you living life on the wild side !

Well done on getting out there despite sick grandchildren, dogs and gremlins.

Good luck for week 5 r3.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to backintime]

Thank you! I’m actually looking forward to the challenge. 😊

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

Way to go! 👏🏼🎉

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

HUGE well done you... caring for our small ones... is so full one. I do hope small one is feeling better now?

You did brilliantly... keep it slow and steady and just enjoy...Enjoy your reward after your Friday run and take care of you.. We Grammys are awesome and amazing, but we need to look after ourselves too... we're worth it :)xxx

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss. My darling girl is feeling much better, due to the miracle that is Calpol! I don’t know how our mothers coped! Xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

I am really glad she is better...my own daughters could not stomach Calpol and small granddaughter is the same...!! It make it so hard... But we handle it..because we are incredible! xxxx

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Of course ! 😁

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job. The run obviously toughened by tiredness and stress... but you did it.

Looking at your post run plans for Friday... I’ll come run with you if you like 🤣. Enjoy.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

You just want the booze and peanuts, don’t you! 🤣🤣🤣

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

I do love both after an evening run... never tried the cider after a morning one, but there’s time 🤣

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I only run afternoon or evening, so I’ll be okay! 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Can we all come

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Get yourself over here! The more the merrier! 😁

[Debston Graduate]

Well done for getting out there this morning, despite not really feeling like it. Sounds like you pushed yourself pretty hard! Like the sound of your plan for Run 3, the thought of that ice cold cider will keep you going! Slow and steady though for this one, is my advice and leave a little extra in the tank for the last minute. Let us know how it goes.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Debston]

I said to my friend that I strongly suspect that there won’t be a sprint at the end of the twenty minutes run! 😂

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

Oh dear! Sounds like you must he shattered. I hope your little Granddaughter is feeling better today?

Wow, that is some commitment you and your running buddies have to go out at 5 15! Especially after your eventful night! I am in awe!

Well done on getting through it despite everything 😁 onwards to run 3 and that very well deserved cider afterwards. Perhaps start your run 20 minutes away from the pub then run towards it knowing that drink is awaiting.......that will keep you motivated all the way! 😉

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Lindsey-joy]

🤣🤣🤣

[Jen302 Graduate]

Well done! Yes I know what you mean. It's a tough job looking after kids in the middle of the night with a high fever.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Jen302]

Thank you!

[Granspeed Graduate]

Well done in spite of all the obstacles. Oh the joy of running buddies, either real or virtual. In this case I bet real was essential. 🤪

And well done on that second 8 minute section! Some of us do better after the first 10 minutes are over, so maybe you are one of us. Anyway, all the best for the run to the pub! 👏🏼

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you!

[TeeBedders Graduate]

Well done you for getting out there and doing it! Tiredness is absolutely hideous! You deserve that cider on Friday! 🍻

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to TeeBedders]

I can’t wait! 😁

[Meepmum Graduate]

The lure of the pump and a pint glass with condensation on it will bring you through, bag of crisps is my cure all. Hope he has it waiting on the bar for you 🍺

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Meepmum]

I’ll prime him, don’t worry! 😁

[Meedeb Graduate]

😂 I love this post and thread. Made my morning. 😂 Go you!

Well done on getting out despite very little sleep. Don’t know that I would have been so motivated.

5:15 - blimey that’s early. Must catch some good sun rises though.

Glad to hear little one is feeling much better.

Enjoy your run and your well earn cider - let us know how it went!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Meedeb]

That was 5:15 PM! 🤣

[Meedeb Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

😂 numpty that I am.

[Pianism Graduate]

Sounds like you are making fantastic progress! Good luck for the next run... you'll really enjoy this one. It's a wonderful point in the programme.

And definitely you need to re-charge with protein and carbs... cider and peanuts is a very wise choice!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Pianism]

Absolutely! 😁

[Teejay113 Graduate]

Your Granddaughter will be so proud of you. Well done 👏

[nowster Graduate in reply to Teejay113]

It's wise to check the age of posts. The original was from May 2019 and the original poster hasn't been active here since December last year.

[Teejay113 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Ok thanks🤦‍♂️