A Steady 5K and a random picture of my old hot air balloon 😁

[Instructor57]

So, at last it decided it was warm enough to run 😁

I had absolutely no desire to run in the snow, ice and sub zero temperatures of late !

Even today I ran in tights 😂 hahait was good to get out .

It actually felt like quite a tiring run today , I really need to build my run frequency up again

My legs were aching a bit after about 3.5K but nothing much so no problem to carry on .

Only saw 1 other runner and she passed me in the opposite direction as we exchanged greetings 😁

So nothing spectacular about the run , just a 38 min 5k to keep me ticking over 😁

The picture is of the (or one of the) hot air balloons i used to own .

It's on my wall as I come in to the lounge and it always makes me remember what it's like to be free 😁

Hopefully we will soon have some freedom back ! 😁🤞

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Well done, Ian! Good that you got out. It’s been too cold for me, too, but I’m on the IC right now after hurting myself on a walk!!

Lovely photo of the balloon. Freedom? I’m a bit worried about that! I just might go completely crazy so everyone will just have to Look Out! Who knows what I will do 😂

Having the vaccine tomorrow, never thought I’d be so happy about an injection.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Oh no !Hope you are ok ?

Haha, yes, freedom will be strange !

Oh good luck with the vaccination !

Hope I don't have to wait too long

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Hope you're not too badly injured?

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

I think I’m ok. Hurt the front of my thigh walking on the frozen ground and trying to keep up with my friend! After a few days, I thing the problem is my lower back ad it also hurts all down the back of my leg. Just been doing gentle stretches and it’s much better today. I probably won’t run for a few more days.

[Littleoyellow Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Take care of yourself Jools 🤗

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Take care of it ! Better to take a few days off and let it recover properly 🤞

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, I will - thanks Ian and Littleoyellow 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

That snow and ice was a right pain wasn't it! I didn't dare run - walking was dodgy enough in places - even across the fields. Rest up and hopefully you'll be back out there soon 😘

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

I didn’t run, either! On Saturday I was driving and couldn’t lift my leg properly to use the clutch! But it’s been much better today. Resting well. 😊

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Well done Instructor57, I found my run yesterday loads better than the one before and like you I hadn’t been out for 6 days due to snow and ice. Your next run will feel much different 👍🏃‍♂️

Nice photo of your hot air balloon, how cool is that to say you’ve owned some of those, not many people can say that!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you !I bought it after my first divorce ! Haha 🤣

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

That brings a whole new meaning to onwards and upwards 😂

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Haha yes ! 🤣🤣🤣

[Littleoyellow Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

🤣

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Littleoyellow]

It just had to be done ! 😬

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Well done! I'm glad you got out for a run and seeing your post has cheered me up 😁I haven't been out for 9 days now - but hoping to sneak one in on my lunchbreak soon.

I forgot you did hot air ballooning - so cool 😎! I think I said to you before I've always wanted to go ballooning - my ideal venue would be the Serengeti or Masai Mara at migration time.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes, I remember you saying that 😁Let's hope one day you can do it ! 🤞

And I hope you can sneak a short lunch time run in 😁

[Littleoyellow Graduate]

Well done on getting out for a run 👍 every run is something to be grateful for 😁👍

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Littleoyellow]

Absolutely, they all count 😁👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate]

Ah well done you Ian, sorry for the late reply.

You are so brave doing hot air ballooning, OMG I would be so scared!! Although it must be such an amazing experience.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Haha no problem 😁Hope you are ok ?

I would be scared going up a ladder 🤣🤣🤣

[9weeks2Run Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

😂😂😂 I am my normal fatigued self, with sore toes, brain fog and Continuing burning sensation in my body but so much better than others, so feeling blessed. Lol should just Of said I am ok! Hope you are having a good day? Take Care my running friend

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Ha, yes you could have just said ok BUT , I prefer the honest answer 😁Look after yourself 🙏

[9weeks2Run Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Ah thank you so much!! lol I forgot miserable!! Take care and enjoy your next run x