A day of firsts

[SueAppleRun]

It’s been an awful year at times, I’m a runner not a fighter and there were times I just wanted to run away.... from work that I’m not always good enough....from psoriasis that has given me so much pain and distress. We haven’t run for 8 days due to Willows dodgy knee and the latest round of blisters on my feet.

Lousy nights sleep and supervision first thing this morning

Today our first run in long sleeves which we took off after 1 k our first run in the rain, our first 5k run under 50 minutes at 49.41 that’s almost 3 minutes off our first 5k and although as slow as 🐌 we are not our to win any races. Then a rumble and our first run in thunder

Interesting splashes of yellow paint dotted about the park after closer looking they are sprayed over dog poo maybe to remind people to pick up

Thank you everyone for the encouragement and sympathy

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on running a sub 50 minutes 5K at 49.41. I wonder if they have a parkrun in that park.

Thunder, I suppose with all the rain ☔ we have had recently, thunder had to be heard. Keep on running, not long now until you will be able to run a 5K in under 45 minutes. 😊 🏃🏾

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Al we are chuffed because haven’t been running 5k for long in fact it’s obly our second full 5 k we were both tired and have been fair weather runners up to now

They don’t do park run in our park it’s got a nice track that’s just under half a kilometer and grass at the end to stretch the distance a bit, we toyed with going along the seafront today but there are trees all round the park so it’s sheltered

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Congratulations on getting out and completing under 50min. For many that is a distant target they may never reach. Remember this feeling when you are next feeling down. I did my run along the beautiful canal past all the locks with a boat going through thinking of you both.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you so much, I wasn’t sure we would run today but just wanted to, there was a bit of walking involved but we are happy to have covered the distance

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Congratulations on your positive milestones 😄

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

It was hard work but grinning all the way round

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Glad both of you got out for a run. Hope your blisters and willows knee behave themselves and let you continue.

It really annoys me the people who do not clean up after their dog . If they don't want to pick up the mess they shouldn't have a dog in the first place .😊😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Very true on the dog mess and for the first time ever i trod in some but didn’t care because there were puddles

Blister plasters blister socks and loads of moisturising everyday has made a huge difference

Willows knee a bit sore and hip too so i think new insoles and maybe even new shoes although they aren’t that old

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done to both of you.. you are doing wonderfully... thunder is wonderful too for getting us moving faster too! And you have the choice of a sea side run too...I sneaked one in before driving home today..but it was sunny!

Steady as you go xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

We are very steady and enjoying it so much

Thank you for commenting

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

I've been following your progress!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

This forum is so great isn’t it? we see what others do and it spurs us on to keep running

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

It does..at any level too. I started at 65...and now at 69..still inspired..every single day...did Ky first HM in March..next one booked😉

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Wow that’s impressive we started at 63 and have run a full 5k twice with a little bit of walking in the middle, I’m keener than Willow now he might have reached his distance

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

The runs just evolve.... and as long as you let them and go with them... the enjoyment is still there... Willow is the name of our small runner in training !

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Aww it’s a lovely name my willow is a singer songwriter and i’m nagging him to put a steady beat play list together for us to run to

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Just wonderful.. I play the piano...and have written a lot of songs..but mainly for the children I taught : )

It would be wonderful if he did put a list together.. we could use it as our C25K theme list!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Slow beats steady running. Piano is beautiful I play sax Willow keyboard, drums, harmonica and guitar we could have a great band between us

Writing any songs is a rare talent

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Fabulous... this running forum opens so many doors x

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

It certainly does

[Debston Graduate]

Glad you managed to get out and run a 5k despite the weather! And sub 50 minutes too, well done both of you. ☺

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Debston]

Well it’s hardly sub 30 mins but we are a happy old couple so thank you

[Skeg Graduate]

Hi, I was wondering where you two had go to. Well done on not letting work and health issues stop you from getting back out there. Agree on age so the aim of the game is try to enjoy whilst keeping fit. Something you seem to be doing well - keep it going.

[MummyTum Graduate]

Well done, that’s brilliant 👏👏👏

[LUHAN Graduate]

I think you are both wonderful. I love reading your posts and see how well you are doing. It must be lovely to have someone to run with who just 'gets you' and understands where you are at that day. Take care and I'm glad your poor feet are beginning to heal again. Xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to LUHAN]

Thank you Luhan so much, Willow is amazing and is happy to run with me or walk fast for a bit, he runs faster but i can run for longer and we love running together I’m working a lot of lates this week so will catch up running once my leave starts Saturday

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Well done for getting out there.

Hope there were no nasty niggles today.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Willow knee a bit sore I got him some new insoles which may help

Me? happy as larry to be out running again

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

🤞🤞🤞

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

Yay you got out again! Love it that you got a fab time 5k in there too! Well done to both of you. How're your feet and Willow's knees now?

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Willow hobbled a bit my feet are holding up thanks, if the new insoles don’t work for him i will drag him along to the orthotics guy that solved my knee problems, thanks for asking

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Ouch to the hobbling, I hope his knees feel better in the morning. Good news about your feet though!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Thank you, I had knee pain for 30 yrs and a happy side effect of having insoles made was the knee pain disappeared completely Willow thinks it’s old age but i know better smug thing i am lol

I do love this forum it’s been so helpful

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Hehe