Consolidation Run No.5 - better late than...

I hadn't planned on going out quite so late tonight and a big part of me wanted to just snuggle up with the pups, make a tall G & T and watch some cheesy tv. But the guilt set in! 😂 Can you believe it!! I think my left leg actually started to twitch in anticipation, either that or I've got restless leg syndrome 🤦‍♀️

But no, changed into my running gear, layered up like an onion and off I went. The evenings are definitely a lot colder now, trouble is I soon warmed up and found myself wanting to strip off after 5 minutes. And that's exactly what I did. Kind of glad it was a night run because I ended up wrapping everything round my waist and just carried on.

Tonight was a slower run. I've definitely noticed that when I do a night run I generally don't have the same energy as that 'first thing in the morning' run on an empty stomach. I seem to be able to go a lot further then.

Still glad I did it though. I just want to keep knocking off these runs and already I know I'm getting stronger as each run ticks off.

When I first started doing anything from 25 mins upwards, I would get to the cool down walk and it felt like my legs would turn to sand and they just wanted to stop. Now when I finish the 30 minutes I know I could actually do more. I don't get that 'jelly leg' thing any more so from that I assume I'm building some strength somewhere 💪😁

It's quite a nice feeling and actually, it's rounded off this week nicely as I a) turned 47 and b) have just secured my first interview for a fab job post redundancy, so things are on up the up and I'm feeling very grateful indeed.

I've decided it's water before bed and I'll save the G & T for tomorrow evening instead.

Hope everyone has a lurvly weekend and happy running. Stay safe and healthy out there ❤️❤️

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Look at you abstaining from a Friday night G &T 🍸 and going for a run 😆 it's gets into you this running malarkey Burkey46 👍. You're already feeling that increased energy and leg strength, don't be afraid to run. A little further as you feel able..... Cracking job news 🙂

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Thank you my lovely 🥰

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Most welcome btw happy 🥳🎂 birthday youngster 🙂

[JulesL69 Graduate]

What a great start to the weekend ! A few more miles into your legs and great news re your interview. Happy Belated Birthday too... hope you had a fab day.

Enjoy your weekend and your g&t... I had one this evening, I do love the rhubarb and ginger gin with ginger ale yum 😋.

With every run you do it’s increasing your stamina and strength, I just find the first 10-15 mins a bit of a slog, then I get into it. I have mixed it up a bit, my legs don’t feel as heavy in an afternoon run ( possible because I have been working them all day?) but I have more energy in the mornings.

Good luck with your interview 🤞🏻☺️

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Rhubarb and ginger gin is my absolute favourite!! Love it 😋😋

Thanks for the good wishes Jules, you have a lovely weekend too 🥰

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Happy Birthday Burkey! 🥳🥂

Good luck with the interview 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

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Thanks CC 🤗

[David_G]

Well done Burkey46, I bet you never thought you’d be going for a run rather than watching TV when you started this running malarkey!🏃‍♀️🙂

I much prefer to run first thing in the morning. Somehow I just haven’t got the energy later in the day🥱 Well done for getting out there!👍

Belated happy birthday 🎂and best of luck with the job interview🙂🤞

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Yep I reckon morning runs suit me better I have to say. Going to put that theory to the test tomorrow. 🤞😁

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Good luck! I’ll be out tomorrow morning too😊👍

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Brilliant news on the interview hunni - Well done to you! I'm chuffed for you and know only too well how it feels!

That G&T was definitely deserved!

Brilliant on the run too!.. I see you have learnt how to strip mid run too?.. the good thing about tying it round your waist is it hides your bum (well it hides my bum anyway!)

oh and Happy birthday (I don't know its your birthday but theres a theme from other messages)

x

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I think Bum Wraps should be a thing. Specifically for that purpose. 😁 what woman doesn't love a good bum wrap! Could be the next big thing after buffs, muffs and all the other things I notice Runner’s wearing 😂

I am so chuffed about this interview honestly. And it's right up my street this job so I've got everything crossed 🤞🥰

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I will run with my fingers crossed for you too 🤞

Best of luck x💕

[CazzaW Graduate]

Whoop whoop, great news all round 😊 Fab news on the job interview, another good run and a belated Happy Birthday 🥳 🎂🍸

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Thank you Cazza, appreciate your kind words 🤗🥰

[EngFan Graduate]

Well done you, and good luck with the interview

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Thank you so much 🤗

[Roxdog Graduate]

Definitely progress - sounds like you ate getting stronger on your runs. Jelly legs aren't nice, but maybe they're banished now!

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Yep unless I run a marathon I don't expect to see those jelly legs back 😁

[GardenGnome12 Graduate]

Happy birthday 🎂and huge congratulations on the interview! Having just moved into the new world of consolidation runs, I found your post really encouraging - thank you

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From someone who didn't know what a consolidation run was back in August, thank you 🤗 I'm learning so much about my body and what is/isn't possible. Educational in more ways than one 😁

[Neverhare Graduate]

Sounds like you are doing really well, Burkey"47" - have a great weekend!

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Thank you so much 🤗

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Absolutely fabulous Burkey, great news all round, very good luck for your interview, 🤞🤗

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Thank you, yep hoping for a good result interview wise 🤞😁

[mg1011 Graduate]

Well done on getting out and doing it.

Who doesn’t love cheesy TV, dogs on lap and drink of choice (mine being red wine).

Congrats of the interview, hope it goes well and happy birthday.

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Thank you my lovely 🤗 have a great weekend

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Well done for getting out there 👍

Fab news about the job 🤞🤞🤞

Happy (belated) birthday 🥰

Have a great weekend 🐌🐢🍂🧡🍁

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Hey Lottie 😁

Good to hear from you and thank you 🥰🤗

[9weeks2Run Graduate]

Ah that is fantastic, massive well done.

Belated Happy Birthday and good luck for your interview.

Enjoy your G&T you deserve it

[Health2020 Graduate]

Serious respect to you to go out running in the evening. I try to do my runs on my days off (I don’t think I’d be as disciplined as you to go out when all I want to do is flop!)

Well done x