On off on off

Hi all! Bit annoyed at myself. Had a bad cough then cold now head cold. Not great. Not run for about a month to 6 weeks now. Feeling rather down about it all. Running seems to help work wonders not just for fitness but mental health. Now I’m struggling to get back in to it and I’d rather have a lay in than get up early and get running again.

Anyone in a similar situation? Or is it just me ?

I’d love some motivation.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Get out there! !!!

So many of us on the IC..or just off the IC, either carrying on from where we were... or starting again... or building back up..

I ran a HM at the end of March...now I am building back up to running three times a week... 1 K at a time...

So...if the ancient snail can...you can...!

When you get out...let the legs take you...go with them...let stresses drift away behind you, as you move slowly forward...remembering why you began this...

And if that doesn't work..we will come and drag you out there..okay😉🙃🏃‍♂️

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Oldfloss. I love your attitude! Positive! Although by the looks of things your are a hell of a lot fitter than me and I’m 30!

I love that mantra. It’s hard to always stay positive but it’s great when you get someone to kick you up the bum. Mentally or physically! 😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

So...do it!! Xxxx

[Buddy34 Graduate]

You've not run for quite a few weeks due to being ill. Just go out and try to enjoy running again , in no time your body will remember what to do just give it time. Good luck 😊😊

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy! Appreciate your comment. The positivity on here is great and I feel like 95% of people on here are totally genuine 🙂. I aim to do just that. Get out and enjoy. I’d love a running buddy but I have to go out at 5am when I run! 😮

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I really enjoy running on my own and have done since I started

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

If I lived nearby..I'd run with you..early runs are awesome!!!

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

I do love the peacefulness around where I love. Which is pretty much 100% countryside. Doubt you’re near me Oldfloss. I will ping you a message if that’s ok? I don’t hear of many people being round my area. 😬

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I run on fields and tracks..it is amazing...the only run in I had...was with a badger...I don't know who was more surprised!!

Your location sounds idyllic..if remote....I love my fields...and my coastal runs ever other week...they are very special..!

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

We do have tarmac here! 😂 I have however encountered deer pretty close which is nice on a run. Blooming heck. Never seen a live badger. Usually squashed on the side of the road. I’d think it was a dog if id seen one. They are massive

[RunRunRun13 Graduate]

Motivation - here goes !

Lycra on in the morning 👖

Leave the house 🏠

Run Forest Run 🏃‍♂️

If not, then I will have to give you a virtual kick up your posterior ! 😳🏃‍♂️

You will feel a whole lot better - plus it will help with those gremlins and we will all be with you out there running too in our positive pants 🤣

[Hidden in reply to RunRunRun13]

Every the super supportive person! Thank you. Not sure if the Lycra still fits 😭. Weather is set to be just right, if I just keep running like Forrest I may end up in France! 😂

I know I will feel so much better and once you start you just can’t stop. You coming out at 5 am with me then?!

[RunRunRun13 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Maybe France is slightly too far 🤣 but would be very impressive !!

Lycra, shorts, tankini who cares what you wear or if you’ve put on a few pounds...

I have done my run today so will be out Tuesday at 6am but will be running in my sleep with you tomorrow 🤣 💤

[Hidden in reply to RunRunRun13]

Early morning run today? Not even sure what a Tankini is 😂 might have to show a bit of leg off and get the shorts out! How did you get on with your run?