W7R1 - First morning run

[Maddie82]

Good morning everyone!

Today was my first early run.

The only way I can keep running when life returns to what was ‘normal’ is if I run at different times of the day and fit it around family life and work.

So I took the plunge this morning and had a banana and a couple of glasses of water before setting off. Telling myself I had run 25 mins on the last run so I could do it again 🙏🏻

The first 10 mins as always was tough but kept my mind occupied by avoiding the puddles and slugs.

Once I had got to 15 mins I was settled into a good pace albeit slow and steady. The last 10 mins felt good.

The amount of traffic on the lane I run on was busier today. I have started wearing a hi vis vest and wearing a fitness watch with time alerts rather than earphones the whole time but I really miss a bit of motivation so when I struggle I pop one earbud in on a low volume.

Started doing a few stretches too and this and a warm bath has helped my body recover with a days rest in between.

Feeling good and ready for the day now.... I will probably be asleep by lunchtime!!

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

Sounds like a really good run 👍🙂

[Gwyrdd Graduate]

Thank you, I enjoyed reading that post.Epsom salts in the bath water is wonderful , Just soak your feet in it if there is not enough time for a bath.

[Maddie82 Graduate in reply to Gwyrdd]

That sounds like a great idea! Thank you 😊

[robertmark97 Graduate]

Well done I’m meant to be doing that run today but it’s hammering down so might have to wait until tomorrow 👍🏻