Consolidation 17 - not my best run ✂️

[Jools2020]

It’s not often that I say I didn’t enjoy a run; but I knew as soon as I started running that I wasn’t feeling it. No particular reason. (Although it was dark, chilly, raining and the air quality didn’t feel good!)

My plan for this morning was to run for 30 minutes which for me would be about 4K. After pushing myself on Tuesday for a fast kilometre time, it seemed the sensible thing to do - so no personal records broken on this run.

When I set out for my warm up walk, dawn was nothing but a promise - but, hey! I had my brand new chest torch to fight the darkness! I managed to work out how the strap worked (major achievement!). It has a red light on the back, as well! Very pleased with it.

So off I go in the rain. It really was a tick box exercise. The Deadend Track seemed to have doubled in length since I last ran along it. I was going to try for negative splits, but although my first km was pretty slow, I couldn’t even manage that today.

So ✂️ I cut myself some slack, listened to Santana and plodded on through the run. Waterproof jacket kept my top half dry and my peaked hat kept the rain off my glasses, so it wasn’t all bad!

When I got back, I realised that I was, in fact, pleased I went out and although I didn’t much enjoy the run itself, I got up early and went out for a 4 kilometre run in the rain! ☔️

[MccHa Graduate]

Good on you Jools 👍 you doing well 👏👏👏 glad no lorry drivers this time 😂😂😂

Keep it going 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to MccHa]

Thank you, MccHa! 😬👍

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

There will always be runs that feel like 'duty' Jools - but you got out there anyway so big tick. ✔️ Plus, you seem to have got all your kit sorted, so that's a plus too! Enjoy your day! 🙂

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you! Yes, kit all good. 👍 Slow run on Saturday, looking forward to that! 🙂

[CBDB Ambassador]

Yes, there is something about autumn 🍂 rain ☔️ that is wetter, deeper, mustier than summer rain. And that feels like it makes getting out there that little bit harder, so we’ll done!!

It’s my workout today, so looking out the window at the wet weather 🌧 , I feel lucky to have escaped a wet run, but tomorrow will come soon!

Well done! There should be a “running in challenging weather” badge!

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to CBDB]

Thanks. I’m still glad I went! Gave me a chance to test the new chest torch 🙂. Enjoy your workout 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done for doing it Jools !

Dark wet mornings are the perfect conditions for Gremlins ! 😁.

I have certainly had a few runs when it's been a case of just ticking the box !

Well done ! 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks, Ian. It really is a miserable morning here - but, yes - I still went out running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

Well done for getting out. I started and abandoned due to a tweak in my hamstring which I picked up right at the end of my last run😢 am going to stretch and have a hot bath and try again later this evening😞

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Sorry to hear about the hamstring - not good, I hope it eases for later,

I had no problem getting out there - it was literally as soon as I started running. Stress played a big part, I’m sure, so I just knuckled down and did what I could. I thought if I got to 4K that would be neat and tidy and I would be satisfied with that this morning! Plumber came early and I’ve persuaded him to start Couch to 5K 😀

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Ha ha. Well done on spreading the word👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Well done for persisting.

I went out yesterday evening after failing to prise myself out of bed after a lousy nights sleep. It felt ok until the rain started, a light drizzle at first, then ever heavier.

I had planned on a 5k and normally I don't mind the rain but thought to myself "what on earth are you doing you crazy woman?" and just stopped after 3.8k.

Mind you I think I got wetter by walking back than if I had carried on running!

Glad your new kit is working well!

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you! I was tempted to stop at 3K, but I knew that I would be disappointed in myself as I had planned for a 30 minute run and 4K. I turned up my music and would not listen to the 3K gremlin! Santana rules!

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Yeah I know what you mean and yes I was a little disappointed.

But it was my decision to stop, but also knowing I could have kept going if I had really wanted to.

Call it Girl Power!💪

[ThisGirlNowRuns Graduate]

Well done!! I had a similar run yesterday morning but also felt much better for finishing what I'd set out to do.

Santana definitely a favourite for all occasions here too!

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Thanks! 😊 I think we all have these runs now and then. Humidity was definitely a factor.

[Scout37 Graduate]

Some runs are to be enjoyed, others to be endured...but they all move us forward, literally and metaphorically.

Kudos to you for doing it...but then, it's not in your nature to quit, I think!

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Scout37]

Haha, you are spot on! I don’t give up easily. I wavered at 3K, but forced myself to carry on. My plan was 30 minutes and 4K! I’m already looking forward to my slow run on Saturday 😀

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Hey Jools2020! You went out and you ran! You’re right, you should be pleased with yourself. 🤗 Some runs just don’t hit that spark, but thankfully they’re still a run that’s done and when you’re next out it will be a new and whole different experience. But one thing is for sure is that every run is a win!! And 17 post graduation runs is always something to be proud of.

You did a great job going out there! Enjoy the rest and your next run! 😁❤️

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you so much 😊. You are right! I’m looking forward to my next run. Saturdays I do a long, slow run, which I love. Thanks for the much needed boost 🙂❤️

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

You got up and out there, so well done you and any run is better than no run, it all contributes to improving your fitness. The weather sounds pretty dreary but you battled through and got it done.....my turn tomorrow morning 😯 hope I get better weather than you had 🏃‍♂️

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thanks, I hope you do, too! 🙂 I realised afterwards it wasn’t so much the rain, but the humidity that got to me.

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

The air quality makes all the difference

[Health2020 Graduate]

Well done you for getting out there and doing it

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Health2020]

Thanks 😊. I’m still glad I went! 🏃‍♀️

[Roxdog Graduate]

That's a really positive post! Interesting how even the difficult runs leave a good afterwards!

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

That’s very true; and although I didn’t much enjoy the run, my 4K time wasn’t too bad 😊

[SJ60]

Well done! You got out there and did it 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to SJ60]

I did 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ And I was only faintly flushed, but my hair was wrecked 😂

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Good girl! You went and you conquered! ... And I applaud you for going out in the dark! 👏👏👏

I also love that you also have a pair of slack cutting scissors! ✂️

(So you should!)

Loving all the running gear you have... 👌 even tho I’m scared of the dark I’m getting a torch too ... it’s a must

💕

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thanks, Princess TT! Much appreciated. 🥰 hope your back is on the mend 💕

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks 🙏🏻 it’s feeling better x

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

I’m SO glad to hear that 💕take care

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Been for a little walk today - being sensible 👍💕

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Good - pleased you’re being sensible 💕

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

4K, in the rain, dark and when you wasn’t feeling it, that’s a great achievement. Well done! Sounds like you have some great new kit!

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Thank you 💕 Yes, the new kit was great. I’ll be buying some more to cheer myself up x

[Hidden]

Wow! A run in the dark and in the rain!? Impressive! I can't wait to get to that point.

What's a "consolidation" run? 🤔

[nowster Graduate in reply to Hidden]

It's one done after graduation, to embed and reinforce the habit of running 30 minutes.

[Hidden in reply to nowster]

Oh ok, thanks!

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Haha, yes, I remember this run 😀