Hey my lovelies

[Dtay1978]

Hey you wonderful lot, how are you all. Hope you’re all still running well. I got back from saying my forever goodbyes to my mumma this week. It was a lovely send off, just family and close friends.

I think she’d have been quite proud of what we put together for her. Thank you all again for all you lovely messages and well wishes, it really meant a lot to me ❤️

I’m not going out running, My gym has reopened so I’ve gone back to that and combined my running into my workout. I do about half an hour of cardio and then various weights machines.

I didn’t like the treadmill at first, but I think I’m starting to feel more comfortable with it. I think I’ve got the gym bug back because I’m preferring doing this to just the running. Also the weather has been so unpredictable lately it’s been nice being indoors and not having to worry about it 🙂

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Good to hear from you !

I'm glad you had a good send off for your mum , it's always such a difficult time !

So, good to be back in the gym !

Will you still do any running outdoors ?

You were doing so well with it !

Although as you say the weather is not too inviting at the moment !

Whatever you do, as long as it's the right thing for you , that's what matters 🙂👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Hi Dion

Great to hear from you again and that you are doing ok.

I'm glad you gave your mum the send off she deserved.

Slightly sad you are not running but you have found your real passion again in the gym so if that works best for you fantastic!

My local pool has just reopened so I've booked 2 early morning swims for next week - in between run days 😁

I guess we will all see how we carry on with this running business as we head into Autumn and Winter, but I really want to keep it going.

Very best wishes to you

Diane

[Smile23 Graduate]

Good to hear you are doing ok. Good that you are enjoying the gym. Whatever works for you🙂

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Good to know you are out there and gym sounds good, sorry to hear your sad news though, sending healing thoughts to you and your family

[61Lady Graduate]

So good to hear from you - was thinking of you yesterday.

Such difficult times - I know.❤️

Are you deserting outdoor running altogether ?

Great you are back doing gym work !

I miss weights at my gym but it is so difficult booking time slots at the moment with work.

Hope I can get back there soon - it’s good to mix it up a bit but I’ve kinda got a liking for running outdoors 🤣 (did I just say that ? ) so will go as long as weather allows 😉

Blooming blowy this morning though 🏃‍♀️💪🏃‍♀️

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

I’d like to go back to outdoor running at some point, but because I enjoy doing the weights as well, the whole convenience of being able to do everything in the same place is more appealing at the moment.

My gym has been really quiet so fortunately I’ve just been able to come and go without any hassle so far 🙂

[Killerblue]

I’m glad everything went well for you and your family. It’s good that you are still exercising whether it be in the gym or outside and now you know that you can run a good distance outside you can always choose to do that in the future whenever you want to 👍

[Cmoi Graduate]

I'm so glad that you were able to give your Mum a good send-off.

As for your exercise, I'm impressed - I've never done weights or run on a treadmill in my life and I'm sure I'd hate it! 😉

[TallTeal2020 Graduate]

Good morning D, I'm glad you gave your mum a good send off. You're sounding like you're in a very good place mentally and physically which is great. Keep up the gym work, they sound like they're doing you the world of good and who cares if we exercise inside or out, the main thing is we are exercising and enjoying it. X

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

Morning Dion, so lovely to hear from you again. So glad everything went well with your plans for your Mum but sorry to hear we’ll be missing you from our running fun. Really pleased you are carrying on with your gym activities and doing something you are passionate about.

[SJ60]

Hi there! I’m glad you had a good send off for your mumma. I’m certain she’s enormously proud of everything you have done and will achieve in the future.

I know what you mean about returning to previously enjoyed activity. I’m back in the pool three times a week and loving it. I’m not one for the treadmill (I might need to embrace it in the winter) but I’m going to keep running at least twice a week.

Do whatever you prefer and makes you happy ...good luck! 🙏🏻😊

[Newbie59 Graduate]

Nice to hear from you. It's very sad to lose your mum, she leaves a big hole in your life.

Life is returning to some sort of normality which means some weeks it is a bit harder to fit the runs in. However, I am still loving my runs, I run two or three times a week, for 30 minutes, still short of the elusive 5k but I am finding that I am getting a little bit faster.

[EThomas Graduate]

Good to see your back Dion. I'm glad everything went well with your Mum's send off. She will be proud of what you have achieved.

Its sad that you won't be running outside, but as you say it is convenient to do your running etc in the same place. You are braver than me though as I have continued to freeze my gym membership at the minute. I'm still reviewing the whole Covid-19 situation, especially working in a hospital, and may go back over winter, but I'll have to see.

Good luck