Bye bye August, ending on a high

[Debston]

August has been a very quiet month for me running wise. Been out of action and feeling quite sorry for myself! But I managed one walk /run /walk /run /walk while we were away in Scotland and then today felt up to a "proper" short run in the local woods. I can definitely feel that I have lost a bit of fitness - the hills were trickier than they used to be and I was bright red for a while afterwards. But my hips, knees, etc all felt absolutely fine and I really enjoyed it. Was aiming for either 15 minutes or 2.5km of solid running and ended up doing 2.6km in 21 minutes. So pleased as this feels like the start of getting back to where I was. Will keep going with the physio exercises, go for a couple more runs in the week and hopefully get to my local Parkrun next weekend. My local woods don't quite have the majesty of the Scottish Highlands but I did see loads of pheasants and a few naughty squirrels! 😂

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great running and glad you managed and enjoyed it. Well done 😊

[Debston Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, Buddy34 - am really hoping that September is going to be a better running month for me! Ages ago, I signed up for a local 10k in November, not sure if I am going to go for it but it's starting to feel like it might be within reach...

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

August was rather quiet for me too running wise but starting slowly again and loving it. After 2 more runs I reckon you'll be back to your normal self on those hils..

[Debston Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

😂 My "normal" on the hills is not much to write home about, tbh! But yes, hoping to quickly get back to just the usual amount of huffing and puffing...

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to Debston]

it includes swearing too for me in addition to the above...

[Debston Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

😂

[Annieapple Graduate]

Hopefully it’s going to be Super September for all of us Debston!

Glad it went well today! 🍂🍁🍄

[Debston Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thanks Annieapple, I like the sound of Super September! Fingers crossed 🤞.

[Joggingonthewildside Graduate]

Sounds good .. we’ll done 👍

[Debston Graduate in reply to Joggingonthewildside]

Thanks Joggingonthewildside - I am really chuffed and no twinges yet either. Just got to be sensible and not try to do too much too soon...

[Joggingonthewildside Graduate in reply to Debston]

Excellent .. I’ve been out of it for most of this month but determined to get back on track in September. Just trying out Rock my Run as I sit in a French campsite! 😂😂⛺️

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Great to see you back out there Debs, looking good too. And that's not red, I could show you red..

[Debston Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

😂 🍅

[Milajayne Graduate]

Great to see you running, I did my 2nd parkrun today and I check back on here to see my other muckers. Keep it up! X

[Debston Graduate in reply to Milajayne]

Will do! Hope to make it to Parkrun on Saturday... Watch this space!

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Hi Debs. Good to hear this news and especially to know that the hip trouble has eased. Your fitness will return quickly. Wishing you many happy September runs.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thanks Stephen_UK, you're always so encouraging. ☺

[backintime Graduate]

Brilliant debs...glad everything held together

[Debston Graduate in reply to backintime]

Thanks and yes, me too. I didn't really relax and enjoy it for the first half because I was just waiting for something to go wrong... Hopefully I can feel a bit more confident next time out.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Well done getting the run/walk done on holiday and a great comeback run just after. You’re back! Pleased to hear that the legs felt good. You’ll soon be back where you were with some nice easy relaxed runs.

[Debston Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks UNM, fingers firmly crossed!

[Oddity]

Good to hear Debston. Beautiful scenery to run in. Squirrels always make me smile 😁

[Debston Graduate in reply to Oddity]

Thanks, Oddity! The squirrels made me jump - lots of sudden rustling in the undergrowth! Naughty things!