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[Vintage61]

Not sure how this happened!!! On line for my first bling all being well. Would feel happier if I didn’t feel so shattered this week. Going to try a little run out tomorrow ready for ParkRun on Saturday. Is this bleh feeling common?

[Rogie55 Graduate]

Yep. Having a difficult week myself. Run day tomorrow, so hope I feel better, been working lots! So my energy is low.

You’ll be right. The weather has gone from cool to hot! Can’t win. Well done for taking the plunge.👍👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Cool... when’s the 5k?

Sometimes we feel tired, sometimes it’s hard to get out there, and yeah “bleh” but life’s like that with or without the running. Have a nice relaxed slow one, it’ll feel great.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

I’m impressed Vintage! Hope it all goes well!

[Run46 Graduate]

Ooh, well done you, very brave 😊.

And is it wrong that I'm glad it's not just me 😉...I feel shattered and am sleeping like the dead! Still been running and am assuming that what with running more and doing all the associated stretches and strengthening exercises that my body is in revolt! I'd already added in planking and glute bridges (I think that's what they're called anyway 🤔) to support my lower back, then when Juju's plan called for squats it just did me in. I'm assuming any moment now we're supposed to get used to it and feel invigorated 😆🤞🏃‍♀️

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Run46]

When I thought about it I almost doubled my running time overnight, so not sure if I’ve overdone it. Definitely lost my mojo re drinking etc after some busy days so need to get back on it!!

[Run46 Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

That's a big jump, no wonder you're tired! And life/work is so rude...it doesn't just stop coz we want to get fit 😉

[CAFC62 Graduate]

Good luck with the race - look forward seeing your medal 👍🏻

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to CAFC62]

Thank you 😊

[Irish-John Graduate]

Definitely let us see your medal

And remember - start off slow I leaped like a hyper Grayhound at the start of my first race It seems to be so instinctive to do so

Slow, steady, enjoy. That will ensure a good first one

Wishing you many happy miles in your 5k

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you, yes I’m not good at running with peeps 😐

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

It's good fun. First time, everyone is nervous but just remember...

You ARE a Runner

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Am I though??????? 🤔

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

Is Mo Farrah still a runner when he loses a race, yes he is.

What is the difference between you and Mo Farrah?

He runs faster - but you both run.

So yes, you are a Runner and have earned your place in that Park Run legitimately.

And if anyone tells you different, refer them to me...before I've had my coffee in the morning....👹

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Bless, that’s fab thank you 😊

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

Simply the truth