Back to Stepping Stones

[limberlou]

Having got through C25k again, and done 3 consolidation runs I thought I’d revisit Stepping Stones. I’d forgotten what they were like.

Starting with 10mins at 150 bpm, then 10 at 155 bpm,then 160 bpm to finish. Which would have been fine if I hadn’t foolishly started running with the wind behind me and looping round the town to finish running the slightly faster bit full on into the wind. Thought my legs had turned to jelly by the time I was In the last 5 Minutes 🤣🤣.

But as I walked the last bit home I was so glad I had gone out. I usually run alternate days but yesterday morning I woke up in a funny mood. Very emotional and just wasn’t feeling it. I missed my family so much and we are a very huggy family normally so I ended up squashing my big fat tabby girl cat into a very tearful soggy hug for some time( she loved it anyway) and then pulled myself together and decided to keep busy. I had a longer than usual shower which made me feel better. Then FaceTimed eldest son and chatted for a while. Then wasted several minutes watching smallest black kitty play with a HUGE field spider that had foolishly decided to wander across the room.

Then I reviewed the freezer and decided on a big batch of sausage casserole and then also made some rock cakes. I did a bit of gardening for half an hour and then after lunch went for my 30 minute walk. And then my daughter FaceTimed me for a while ( and my son who lives at hers stuck his head round the door and said hi too) and they both wanted to see the cats 🙄 so I had to wander around the house with the iPad so they could see them. I’m sure they miss them more than they miss me!!!!

Then I’m afraid after my evening meal I binge watched old episodes of Call the Midwife. I am so glad I have my cats here though, even though none of my kids are, because as I was watching the episode where Chummy’s mum dies of cancer and Dr and Shelagh get to adopt their little girl, I welled up again and sniffled a bit and suddenly my 2 black girl kitties suddenly both got out of their beds and made a beeline for me. Roma rubbed all round my feet and legs and rolled on her back showing me how cute she was and my Luna leapt up on my lap and head booped me and snuggled till I stopped sniffling. As soon as I was composed again they both cleared off out to their food bowls but it made me think how lucky I am. I’m not completely on my own in house and although it’s mainly food based love they are a great comfort to me.

Sorry for waffling on ( Crazy Cat Lady syndrome) but I expect we are all having the occasional wobble. Today is a different day and I feel much more upbeat after my run.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday’s lovely VRBs 💕xxx

[Agingnovice1 Graduate]

I think lots of us had a wobbly day yesterday 😢 didn’t feel like a Saturday one bit! Well done though for starting Sunday positively. It’s great you were able to FT your family. I guess there’s going to be tough days but as long as we can draw a line and pick ourselves up again we’ll get through it. Yesterday my only steps were between kettle and tv 😩and I felt really fed up by bedtime. Others I’ve heard from we’re much the same. Definitely getting out for run today once the wind dies down later. Good idea to go back to stepping stones might just do that. Take care x

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Agingnovice1]

Feeling so much better now. I usually do my Pilates every day too and I didn’t cos I felt low but I think I’d have felt better if I’d made myself do some

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great you got out and ran limberlou, I think it makes us feel good and kind of forget what's going on even for just a little while.

I like to think of myself as a positive person and I've been trying so hard to stay that way. I'm also missing visiting my mum and dad and my mum would come to me once a week .

You're right about our animals though, aren't they just great .

Stay safe and keep getting out the door as much as you can. 🤗🤗🤗🐈🐈

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks. I’m so used to one or either of my kids popping in and out. Used to joke I never had time to myself. Never again.

[Roxdog Graduate]

Thank you for your post! Yes lots of us are feeling a bit emotional at the moment and it's a feeling of solidarity to know we're all in the same boat. We all just need to keep going and keep running somehow.

When I've been out I've noticed so many very novice runners So maybe there'll be a huge increase in cto5k graduates by the end of the lockdown (and it will end!)

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Yes it WILL end!! I’ve just spoken to my middle son, his girlfriend and her daughter on video call which was really nice. They are all well and we put the world to rights and discussed what our Sunday dinners are going to be ( both roasts) and I feel a lot calmer today.

Yes there have been several posts from people deciding to start C25k since the restrictions and they can’t go to gyms

[skysue16 Graduate]

Sorry to hear about your ‘wobbly’ day 😕. Things are so strange and worrying. I agree our pets are a comfort. I am glad you feel better today and got out for a run.

[limberlou Graduate in reply to skysue16]

Thanks, yes I’ve spoken to other friends today and it seems a lot of people had a wobble yesterday. I suppose with it being Saturday where we usually relax, meet up with friends or family, or go out for the day, it felt strange.

Much better today though thanks