First consolidation run.. not a failure but only managed 20 mins 😞

[JulesL69]

I put this off until today, I was going to run Friday but wasn’t feeling great, still felt under the weather today but better than yesterday.

Off I went with enthusiasm, didn’t go out early as had office desks to assemble this morning when they arrived ... if I see another flat pack box I will promise to myself not to move again !

Anyhow, with pooch and hubby in tow we ran around a park we haven’t been to before, still getting used to the new area. It was full of dogs so I was happy that hubby had control of Luna 🐕 so I could concentrate on myself ( I know, very selfish of me 😂) After 5 mins I was distracted by the need to pee 🙈. Continued for 10 mins then found a bush! Felt so much better, however, I just didn’t have the energy to complete 30 mins. Only managed 20 mins but I’m happy with that, Strava put me at 7.89 - always try to get under 8 😃

I’m going to rest for a couple of days and then come back with more energy and hit the 30 mins again.

Happy running to all my fellow graduates 🎓 🏃‍♀️ and a good weekend.

[Moomin63 Graduate]

The man thing Is you got out there and ran! So well done you! I had a 20 min run for the first time last week ☹️ and I felt like a fraud walking back home until I just told myself to get over it. I just wasn’t feeling it that day and actually I’m surprised that it’s only happened to me once! Keep going and good luck with the next one 😀

[JulesL69 Graduate in reply to Moomin63]

Thank you ☺️. Yes, I was determined to get out but my body was telling me no no no. Will rest and hopefully my next run will be longer 🤞🏻🏃‍♀️

[mezziejay Graduate]

I’m seriously thinking of dropping to 20 mins three times a week until the spring. If I feel I can go further on the day I can. I’m feeling less excited now seems since graduation I have lost my mojo ! It’s a nice day today so gonna get out now and just aim for 20 mins and see how I feel x

[JulesL69 Graduate in reply to mezziejay]

I think we need to go with how we feel, but also to push a little every week when we can. I feel a bit under the weather so listened to my body.

It’s strange now without a programme and a coach to motivate you, plus the autumn 🍂 weather can be off putting.

I hope you had a good run, the weather is lovely today 😎🏃‍♀️🤞🏻

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Fab Jules, well done. Don’t be downhearted lovely lady, a run is a run 😃 Defo not a failure.

Someone made a cracking comment on here a week or so back; something like, ‘whatever the time/distance, a run is more mileage in the legs.’

Each and every time you’re building up more and more stamina 👍🏼

Hope you’re feeling much better. You’ve certainly had a busy month! Hope you get some time to relax on your rest days xx

[JulesL69 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thanks CC, yes a bit more mileage in the ole legs! Still getting used to the new area also, went to the local park, where pre Covid the park runs are held. Thought I would try the route, lots of pooches about and the terrain was bumpy ( nearly went over my ankle 3 times 🙈).

Yes, busy busy! Not time to rest unfortunately assembled more wardrobes today and can honestly say I’m sick of putting furniture together.

Looking forward to a holiday at the end of the month, not had significant time off work since Xmas and my body is crying out for a rest now.

Hope all is well with you ☺️

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

All good thanks ☺️

Oh bless you, you’re non-stop. Your fitness isn’t going anywhere in a hurry so don’t let gremlins beat you up about getting out the door every other day!

I like what Burkey said about channelling her energy and going when her body says it wants to! Though I know thats difficult around a work/flat-pack furniture schedule.

I love the idea of new running terrain and park runs sound fab but eeek, yes mind those ankles!

Take care x

[JulesL69 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Think I will take a leaf out of Burkey’s book. If I wake tomorrow and feel like going for a run I will, if not there is alway another day.

Have a good week ☺️🏃‍♀️

[acountrycabbage Graduate in reply to JulesL69]

You too 🌟🏃🏼‍♀️🌟