Carer finding time to run

[Scobs]

i Would say, I am a 54 year year old, woman runner, who cares for a severely disabled person.

I graduated from 5 k quite a few months ago, and the most worrying thing for me was my timing. But as I was advised it would come with more running. Out of the question.

So I did two park runs and one park walk. The way I improved on my 5 k is by joining a group , dark in the park, which is once a week in the night time, and going for one other run. I can now do about 8k, but at my own pace and my own time. I have a goal in mind which I’m training for which is a race for life, in July. Also another park run in October, then that’s me done for this year.

I have now met two new friends who are ten and twenty years younger then me, who do races , runs etc every week, which obviously I don’t do. They leave their personal best for these things and park runs, and just do a gentle run with me. I tried to keep up with them but failed, now it’s definitely my own speed

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

I am terrible running with others. I am Constantly trying to keep up and failing. It is always best to run at your own comfortable speed. When my husband was ill I was a carer and my runs were so precious to me, it was just that time that allowed me to relax a bit and settle my headspace. Sounds like you have some supportive running buddies as well which will help. 😀. Good luck with your race for life. Rfc x

[Scobs Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thank you

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

I run with a couple of other ladies, and they are ALWAYS faster than me. One is nearly 71! I’m carrying extra weight, so I know that doesn’t help, but I know that with more running, my speed will start to increase. For now, I’m happy to joffle along way behind my buddies, who, every now and again, loop back to check in on me. 😁