Oh boy, emotional run today!

[Cakerunner]

So, it's been a monster week emotionally....work has been, well, work? Anyway, I am doing so well with keeping stress levels under control and positive assertiveness so I don't get overwhelmed at work, or at home.....I did the Pretty Muddy 5k last weekend with a good friend and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I went out this morning as usual, in our house it's 'runday'😁 my tried and tested formula is to put on my favourite tunes, very eclectic mix, and just go, as fast or as slow as the moods takes me. I find it varies a lot on route, sometimes I'm pounding down the pavement, feels amazing right? And other times it's a gentle jog. Same today, mixture of each, got a bit sloggy midway, not enough hydration yesterday is probably to blame....and I'm in the home straight, I'm tired out, but I'm finishing this, I'm thinking...I spot a lady in front, dressed in running gear, back sign says '4 person relay' and I realise she's off to take part in the local Marathon. Then I passed her, we exchanged a smile and a nod. Then I was thinking, wow, didn't know you could do it as a relay, I might try that.......next thing I know, I'm crying!! I mean...what?!? No idea why....weird...then I was home and I'm fine now. Does running make any if you cry? I mean aside from the 'oh God, someone tell me why' that we all seem to have at some point?

Also, does anyone wanna make a team for next year's marathon??😁😁

Hang on, no wait....it's still over 10k each isn't it.....might need to be longer than one year for me to able to do that!🤔

[Buddy34 Graduate]

The only time I felt a bit emotional was on my graduation day as it took me 17 weeks to get there and I doubted myself I could do it . But don't worry emotions are funny things it just happens. Well done you 😊😊

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Yes, more times than I can count I have suddenly started blubbing, sometimes for no reason at all. It's just an outlet.

Sometimes I know why, stuff builds up or I don't deal with it. Sometimes it's just hormones.

Likewise sometimes I get to the top of a hill and whoop like a 6yr old. It's cleansing. 👍🏻😉

[Cakerunner Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I like the idea of whooping like a six year old....if the new version of running me is gonna cry now and then, I shall take up whooping now and then......everything in balance, yes?🤔😋🤣🤣🏃‍♀️

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Cakerunner]

Definitely! If we're gonna cry like a big kid we get to play like a big kid too! 👍🏻😁

[Biddy62 Graduate]

Running is a great release for stress and emotion and you sound like you’re working hard to keep stress levels down. A little weep is very good for you. But I think whoooping might be even better for us!! 🤣🤣