First evening run!

[BowlingT]

Oh my goodness that was a battle.... I was working today and usually I get up early and run first but I was too exhausted.... i trundled into work and spent all day on my feet.

Got home at 20:15, had a glass of water chucked on my running gear and went out to go week 9 run 1 .

Well I didn’t want to go. My legs were heavy and tired from a busy day (I am a midwife). I hadn’t eaten since 12:15 and all I wanted if I’m entirely honest was a glass of wine and some dinner but I bloody did it!

I couldn’t go to my new found nice path route as the park closes at 8pm so I had to run local on trails and an elevation gain of 30m... so proud of myself. It would have been so easy to have not gone out today but I didn’t give up!

[Chocoholic77]

Well done for getting out there after a busy day and not much fuel. You should defo be proud. Maybe have a quick snack before you go next time. You NHS workers are amazing!

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Chocoholic77]

I did think I should have had a snack but I always worry about getting stitch.

And thank you... I am just hugely privileged to be a midwife 😍

[Maria_ Graduate]

Wow, you are inspirational! Going out so late in the evening after a long shift! Well done!

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Maria_]

Thank you... my colleague who I worked with today when she saw my Strava upload asked if I was feeling ok 😂

Almost at the end now so I am just trying to tackle each day I have a run planned with enthusiasm 🤪. Didn’t have much enthusiasm today but I made it 👍

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to BowlingT]

You are amazing! 👏👏👏

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

There are so so many inspirational posts tonight!

Way to go!

👏👏👏👏.

You didn’t give up despite the fact you had a lot of things making it easy for you to stop!

So proud of you!

I hope you got that glass of vino in your hand while you’re reading this 🍷

Well done! 🏃🏽‍♀️👌

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

I absolutely have got a glass of Vino! Tbh it has actually helped so much in switching off from work which I find hard.

May make a habit out of it.

Bring on Friday and Run 2 of week 9!

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to BowlingT]

Totally deserved! 🍷

W9r2!! 🏃🏽‍♀️

Superstar! 👏👏👏

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

Oh my goodness I bow down and salute you! To do the job you do and then come home and run -‘I’m in awe.

Flipping heck missus with grit like that there’s no stopping you - 👏🏼👏🏼💪🏻🎖I hope you now have that well deserved 🍷!

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

Awwww thank you.... I knew I had to just get it done as I’d feel worse sat there thinking of the run that I “could” have done!

❤️

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to BowlingT]

You’re so right - I think it’s part of the running mentality that we learn on this journey- but you’re still awesome!! 😀

[Tig_ger Graduate]

Wow you are amazing. Congratulations👏👏

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Tig_ger]

😘

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

Wow! Determination in spades! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. I’m worried about how to fit in running when I’m back at work fully and it’s full on with early starts and long days on my feet. I hope I have some of your grit then.

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

I try and run first thing if I’m up, but otherwise on my days off.

I always tells myself that nobody regrets going for a run when it’s done but everyone regrets the run you don’t do. It usually gets me moving.

[GetFitMum71]

Well done and that is something to be very proud of. 😊

[EThomas Graduate]

Well done

[Jormarun]

You are a superstar🤩 yes you pushed your body a bit hard, but what mentality and determination. I don’t know you , but I’m proud if you lol 👏👏

[Nervousrunner Graduate]

Wow...grim determination there.

Fantastic. Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Nilsam Graduate]

Well done for getting out there. Very impressive. 🏃🏼‍♀️👏

[Swim18 Graduate]

That is an awesome effort . Go go girl 🏃🏻‍♀️

[Nadpri]

I also have to juggle work with running. It's not easy, so end up going at various times of the day and the hottest sometimes. Well done & don't give up the sense of achievement is wonderful

[BowlingT Graduate]

Thank you to you all for your lovely comments I am blown away!

It’s weird times at the moment and I have really enjoyed seeing people’s journeys on this forum and part of me being able to get up and do my run yesterday after work was the positive and supportive community I read on here.

Thanks for the love 💓

[Plattszo Graduate]

Well done to you!!! Thats proper runner mentality!!

You just feel super chuffed today.

Awesome work BowlingT!

[Luvlollyboo]

Brilliant! I can well imagine the immense motivation that must have taken! Leaves me with no excuses today once I’ve finished work 😬

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Luvlollyboo]

I hope you managed to get out this evening 💜

[Sonzi Graduate]

As a fellow midwife I’m really impressed you had the energy after a full day at work! Well done!

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Sonzi]

It’s not easy is it! I’m on call tonight and my next run is tomorrow so I’m hoping I don’t get called out so I don’t have to rearrange my run 🤪. I will draw the line at running following a working all night I think 😂

[58soon]

Well done you! I totally get that - I'm always thinking of excuses why I can't run today - too busy, too tired, too late etc etc. But I now tell myself NO is not an option! Just get out there and before know it, it's done - and how much better are we for it!!!!

Keep at it

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to 58soon]

Absolutely! There is always a reason not to go but you have to remember why you started the journey 😍

[SlowMo500 Graduate]

Well done you - that’s fantastic. Huge respect, for your profession and your commitment. I have never run in the evening, and am not an early morning person either. Luckily I’m retired - so run before lunchtime. I’m sure running will be wonderful for stress relief after work - as well as enjoying that glass of wine. 🍷🍷🍷

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to SlowMo500]

😍

[Run5000m Graduate]

Well done you. I did my first evening run this week and it was a struggle. You fully deserve that glass of vino. Well earned. 🍷🙂

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Run5000m]

Yeah I found it harder than the morning runs I’m used to.... I certainly earned that glass of wine yesterday 😂

[Fionamags Graduate]

Fantastic! What a great effort after a hard day at work. Only two to go now!!!

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Fionamags]

Penultimate run in the morning 🤪

[Basil_Cosmo Graduate]

Fantastic, well done you!!

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Basil_Cosmo]

Thank you 😊

[RunGirl1989 Graduate]

Well done! That is great dedication 😀 and you are almost graduating x

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to RunGirl1989]

💚 thank you x

[Runbird Graduate]

What amazing determination after such a long day in a challenging job! Well done you. You should be seriously proud of yourself

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Runbird]

Thank you ! I am so overwhelmed with the support 🥰