🍏Run, Rewards & relationships

[Annieapple]

-3 & a rewarding 5.2k run with a clear view of the Rocky Mountains. Farewell beautiful Canada 🇨🇦where I have learned to dig a little deeper in my runs. Farewell to my family whom I love beyond words😍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh wow..that is so beautiful...happy memories and fond farewells. Back home refreshed and revitalised xxx

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss I ran at one point next to a wall & the sun posted my shadow... yes I was putting into action ✅

....head, shoulders 🤣 Thank you!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Safe journey and welcome home Annie

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you 😊 will be 🏠 on Wed & hopefully a short run on Thursday to help the jetlag! As you will understand I am looking forward to the sea!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

The sea is lovely but so cold at the moment

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Beautiful photo Annieapple, you've had great runs in Canada and loved the time with your family. Safe journey 🤗🤗

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy 🥰

[SaskAlliecat Graduate]

I'm glad you had a wonderful holiday (and got to experience a bit of our Canadian winters 😁). Have a safe trip home.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thank you ☺️ I was here in -32 😱one February but that was long before I was a runner. Canada is beautiful in all seasons for all reasons! ⛄️ 🦌 🏔 ☀️

[SaskAlliecat Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

This was much warmer thankfully!

[Debston Graduate]

Wow, what a landscape! It's got to be adieu, rather than farewell, am sure that you will be back!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Debston]

I hope so Debston! Xx

[apatsyf Graduate]

Ah, Canada is so beautiful and hard to leave, especially with family over there. I have relations in Vancouver and am looking forward to being able to run over there next time I visit, but that won't be in ice and snow! Welcome back to ploughing through the mire over here....☔🚜

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to apatsyf]

Vancouver is simply stunning & Vancouver Island too. We had a lovely few days there one Summer😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Oh, so sad for you leaving them. But I know you have plans for visiting other family so all is good. Safe trip home when the time comes. Take care

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

You understand my heart! Thank you xx

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Always 💓

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

What an amazing and totally fantastic running experience and all whilst having a lovely family visit. Wtg 👍😃🏃‍♀️. Hope you have a good journey home.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to 2Tired2Run]

Thank you 😊 How are your consolidation runs going?

[2Tired2Run Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I've been mixing it up so far, as I've been using a treadmill because of the dreadful weather we've had in uk ... I'm sooo not a fan of wet 🌧. Strangely I'm finding the treadmill more demanding on my legs! Plus a couple of longer runs outside - including one 5k but with 2 walking breaks and one with my younger dog .... who was great. I love joffling outside ... inside is a means to an end tbh. Looking into trying some of the C25K+ podcasts soon as I'm missing the structure of the plan. You've been doing brilliantly .... amazing what you have achieved 👍😃. Thanks for asking.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to 2Tired2Run]

Sounds great! It’s good to have the option of the treadmill but even better to have a dog to enjoy the great outdoors with you! My next target is a parkrun. Feel ready for it now. Xx

[2Tired2Run Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

You'll absolutely smash it, I'm sure and have a great time into the bargain. It's on my list but for the new year.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to 2Tired2Run]

👍👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[MummyTum Graduate]

5.2k - awesome 😀 And what a dramatic and beautiful backdrop.

Safe trip home - we’ll be glad to have you back among us Annie 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ But holding you in heart and mind as you say farewell to loved ones x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to MummyTum]

Aah thank you so much 🤗😍

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Fab photo Annieapple! What a lovely time you’ve had - and more trips planned for the future! Your family will miss you I’m sure, as you will miss them - but I bet there are some great memories to cling on to! Safe home - and happy running!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Much appreciated!! 🥰

[RunningMigster Graduate]

What amazing scenery to run through.

Hope you enjoyed every minute of it

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

I have thanks 😊 !!

[Jacca Graduate]

Simply beautiful Annieapple !! Glad you enjoyed time with the family and had some wonderful and scenic runs! 🇨🇦

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Jacca]

Appreciate that Jacca😊

[Sallysensibleshoes Graduate]

Safe trip home Annie. I feel for you, the wrench of leaving family.

Hope the jet lag isn’t too bad, and you can get back into your running routine easily. Take care x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Sallysensibleshoes]

Aah thanks so much Sally xx

[Getfitok Graduate]

Glad you’ve had such a wonderful time. Safe journey home. 😊🐾🐾🐾

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Getfitok]

🤣 escaped that bear! Thanks 😊

[Run46 Graduate]

Safe journey Annie, you may find it a tad warmer here...was 8 whole degrees today and dry, perfect for a run!

Happy homecoming 🏠🏃‍♀️👍

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Run46]

😊 Thank you for this lovely welcome! In transit in Amsterdam. Raining ☔️ here!

[Run46 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I can't make any promises about the UK either 😉🌧

[Lifluf]

It's really hard when family are so far away isn't it. I find goodbyes get harder. Well done for running in such cold conditions.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Lifluf]

Yes... feel quite bereft😢 & you are right the partings become more painful. However I always love coming home & have much to be thankful for. We are a close family & keep in touch on WhatsApp etc

How are you doing with your runs?

[Lifluf in reply to Annieapple]

Not doing quite as many as I should as the tracks round me are very wet and slippery at the moment but doing at least one 5k per week. Still slow but maybe doing a fast snail now 😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Lifluf]

That’s great! I love 🐌 running! So enjoyable!