Post birthday run....

[Jell6]

I had to work yesterday so it was business as usual, with a few cards chucked in!.

This morning I was up and out at 07.00, it was glorious. Clear blue skies, sunny and with a chilly wind=Perfect 🌞🌞

As I tootled along I was considering the changes that running has made to my life.

I decided to do it before I hit 55, and before it was too late, of course I realise now that its never really too late.

Cut to two years later and a lot of lycra...I am a different person!. Stronger, fitter, I drink a lot less alcohol and a lot more water.

Anyone thinking about doing this, go for it!

You don't have to be fast, or run races. Just go at your own pace. It will change your life.

Have a great day everyone 🤩

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Brilliant advice from you Jell6 . 👍😀

Anyone who’s faffing about whether or not to start or continue their running journey should absolutely go for it. It’s life changing and life enhancing, especially in the current climate. I think I’d be climbing the walls without my 3+ runs per week. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Just one thing though - it was your birthday and you didn’t tell us Jell? Excuse me, that’s not on. Here, some belated celebrations for you! 🎉 🎂 🎈 ⭐️ 🤸‍♀️😍 📣❤️ 🎊 Hope it was a fantastic one! 😘

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Ahh thank you cheeky 😘

Didn't I mention it?. I have had a lot on recently, busy at work, getting back to fitness after the dreaded covid 19.😷

Plus I have reached the age where I am seriously considering counting backwards 🤣🤣

I hope you and your lovely family remain well 😘🤗

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Jell6]

So glad you’re back to fitness after a stressful time Jell. Isn’t this awful? I bet that run felt amazing. 🏃‍♀️😍

Judging by your post and using my O Level maths skills, I’m only a year or so behind you, so I know how you feel about birthdays. 😩😅 Never mind, running keeps us youthful doesn’t it? 👍

All good here. Got a houseful and it’s lovely (although our grocery bills aren’t!) 😳😳😳

Take lots of care. 😘

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Hmm, about 9 months I think, but who's counting 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Not me (clearly!) 🤣🤣

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Belated Happy Birthday wishes Jell🌷💐

I'm sorry that I missed seeing your post about your having Covid19, and its so good to see you recovered and well again. A scary time no doubt.

I feel that being a runner may well have helped your recovery.

Your birthday will have been a happy one, and I hope there was cake! 🍰 xxx

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Ahh thank you Bbr, no there wasn't cake, usually if I have a birthday at work, or someone else is I take a big cake in (Costco, not homemade 🤣) but I am trying to avoid communal food at the moment so I took in some bags of individually wrapped sweets 🍬🍬🍬

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Jell6]

I will be clapping for you tomorrow. ⭐xxx

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you!

[Nilsam Graduate]

How true. Happy birthday and happy running. 😎

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Nilsam]

Thank you Nilsam 🤗

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I am so sorry I missed your other posts... I am so, so glad you are out there again and feeling so much better..forgive me for not checking.

Happy belated birthday and what a glorious photograph

Back on track.. take great care of yourself! xx

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss . Nothing to forgive!

I'm not sure what the blossom is, but it looked lovely, and it may even have smelled lovely!.

Apart from the loss of sense of smell I think I am back to normal!!!.

Stay safe and well, and thank you for doing a great job on this very busy forum 😘