A Gift to Myself

[Foxyblue]

Running is the gift to myself I never knew I wanted.

That unexpected present at the bottom of the tree with no tag. You’re not even sure if it’s meant for you but you think what the hell I’ll open it anyway even though it might be a box of men’s hankies.

But then you open it and it’s not hankies, it’s something you’ve never had before or even suspected you might ever use but you’ve got it now so you give it a try and suddenly it becomes something you don’t want to live without! Something life changing.

Running is the gift that keeps giving and in so many ways. To celebrate my achievement so far and to act as a visual reminder that ‘I CAN’ I treated myself to an actual gift too, a notch bracelet (see picture - for you Tinytears60 sorry it’s not a great picture! I’m just impressed I worked out how to add a picture 🙈😂)

Thank you to Tipee for the inspiration 😊

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

Great idea and great post. Sometimes we need a reminder how far we've come over these past couple of months. Wear it with pride..👍😀

[Foxyblue in reply to MontyMooDog]

I definitely will, I love it 😊

And I love running - I NEVER thought I’d say that!

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

That's brilliant! What a fantastic reminder of your achievements 😃👍

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

👏👏👏👏👏😍

Now that is delicious!

Serious bling!

I’m on it!....

Love this post!... Got emotional reading it!... the gift at the bottom of the tree with no tag! 🥰

I just love how much this changes people’s lives! It’s brilliant! As you reference- life changing for us all! I can tell reading your words what a difference it’s made to you! 💕

You most certainly CAN!!!! Your smashing it!

... This girl (YOU!) is on fire 🔥 🎵 (thanks to Alicia Keys)

The photo is great! 👌😍 well done! A runner who can now post pics! 👏👏👏

Will post mine when I’ve got it

x

[Foxyblue in reply to Tinytears60]

Have you decided what to go for yet?

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Foxyblue]

Definitely leather and definitely silver for C25k graduate.. its the 5k one i'm torn on but after seeing yours.... i might opt for the same.. if you don't mind...

[Foxyblue in reply to Tinytears60]

Course not!! The question now is what colour for the 10k, I’ve just joined the bridge to 10k forum 😱

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Foxyblue]

oh Wow!.. you are on a mission!..... Way to go!!!

Yes!... WHAT colour for 10k?....... We will have to give some thought won't we

x

[MccHa Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Can Men wear this as well ☹️☹️ I’m jealous now!!!

Where is the link gone? I though I saw a link to the website somewhere 😤😤

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to MccHa]

Absolutely! There’s a bloke on here got one... they are for everybody 😀

go take a look..

the black leather looks smart 👌

mynotch.co.uk

[Foxyblue in reply to MccHa]

Yeah definitely, I’ll get one for my hubby but not til he graduates 😜

[Tipee Graduate]

Your welcome it looks great 😀

[sally1993]

Beautiful way of thinking.. beautiful watch! What is it? X

[Foxyblue in reply to sally1993]

It’s an Apple Watch 😊 I wanted something to track my runs and allow me to listen to music without carrying my phone too 👍🏼

[Nervousrunner Graduate]

Thank you for posting a photo of your notch bracelet Foxyblue. I'm so impressed you know how to do that😃

It looks great. I still haven't decided what colour bracelet to go for. I like the black leather. But the fact you can't get it wet, is slightly putting me off.

Did you find they allowed enough room for it to be comfortably loose? From wrist size measurements? Not quite sure what size to order🤔

I love you analogy of running being the Christmas gift, you didnt know you wanted. Your post really resonates with me

I am currently going through, the worst period of my life. And this gift, is pulling me through.

I am thankful every day, that Lockdown gave me the time, to learn to run. Because without it, I would be in a very dark place now. It is indeed life changing. And I am so thankful for my new found ability.

There is always a positive to be found in the most negative of situations.

Running, is most definitely that positive.

Your posts are always inspirational and amusing.

Enjoy that bling.....😊

[Foxyblue in reply to Nervousrunner]

I’m sorry your having a difficult time but so glad you’re finding running helps 😊

(Bracelet is plenty big enough, the size guide makes allowance for the notches I think so no need to order bigger 😉)

[Laldy Graduate]

"Running is the gift to myself I never knew I wanted.

That unexpected present at the bottom of the tree with no tag." So well described. I love running too!