Having not run for 9 days (due to an iffy knee) and with a poorly guinea pig, work being FULL on and being in tier 3 was all getting to me.
Sitting on the sofa, checking the weather, trying to analyse how I feel, I decided that I should just go out, 30 mins, put Jo Whiley on for encouragement, get a new playlist and try and do something.
Trying not to analyse everything as I go, I slowed up a lot in the last couple of K, just to keep myself moving. It became more about completing a 5k, then.
39 minutes (ish) later and 5K is done, with some singing done along the way. So feel good endorphins
I realised how much I miss music, like real LIVE music and dancing. This is the next best thing, I guess.
Came home to have brunch, a nice brew and pumpkin carving with the bin lids.... picture is of my creation 😊
Peace out ✌🕊
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Excellent run Plattszo, sub 40 minute 5K, congratulations, glad your knee is better and I hope your Guinea pig is better as well.
Being in tier 3 is annoying, where I am it's the same, however, we can still get out for runs as you did and I ran my 19th (not) parkrun this morning, I hope you enjoyed your brunch, nice photo of that pumpkin.
Yes, once you have registered with your local or the parkrun you wish to run, they will tell you age grading and ranking on the parkrun website, you tell them the time you ran it in, within a minute you will see your position and age grading.
A few years ago, I did a couple of park runs, but was a walk/run mix so I have my number and registered on my local run. Will aim to do it on Saturday next week. Thank you. Would be nice to see where I fit in the stats now 😊
We had a few things postponed... one of which was Nile Rodgers and Chic!! I cannot wait for that. Need to take note of when they have been organised for as 2021 as I'm worried we might miss something!
I am going to have a party night in ours I think. Get the old disco lights out and might invest in a smoke machine 😆😆
As to live music, during Autumn half term my local amateur drama group would normally be putting on a concert. My usual job would be to rig all the sound and lights, act as MC on the two evening performances, then de-rig.
I'd even done an arrangement of a medley of "flower power" songs for it.
The lighting is "Church Hall" type. Usually three options: centre spot for solos, front row for group songs, everyone lit. Making sure there aren't any dark spots is the important bit. Secondary is making sure that the performers can see their sheet music.
I usually take a day off work to do it. We often don't get more than an afternoon to prepare for the evening. It's mostly running around with ladders stringing up wires.
With the music, I wanted it SO loud (and to drown out my heavy breathing). I had people turning to look where the (probably abysmal) singing was coming from 🤭😁
The guinea pig has a swollen bladder, caused by either a UTI or bladder stones... just finishing off antibiotics right now. He's almost 5, so pensioner in guinea pig years, so going to be tough if we need to decide on surgery... he's comfortable right now, I feel.
Back in September I was really cross when I heard the news about the local lockdowns here in Wales as it felt like a right smack in the face hearing that!
Now until 9 November it's a national lockdown here and in some ways it's easier than last time as I have an idea of what to expect so today decided on a great 7 mile walk this morning dodging the showers which I enjoyed.
Well done on getting out there Zo, with all you’ve got going on at the moment.
2020 has been a right old fun sponge 🧽 of a year, so it’s nice that in such a crappy climate we’ve discovered running and how good it can make us feel.
A new playlist sounds good, I’ve added a few to mine recently. Next time you’re out try the Nike Run Club app 5k with coach Bennett he’ll keep you company and encourage you and you can still listen to your new playlist too just like C25k.
Nice pumpkin....Halloween joke for you ...why didn’t the ghost go to the Halloween Party.....because he had no body to go with! ........😱🎃 👍
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