Hi all…some of you may remember me…some might not have even heard of me…but I’m here …& I’m here to tell you that sometimes, when your mojo is missing, you just have to take a step back to your early days…run where it all started …the joy is still there…waiting to be rediscovered….
This morning I set the alarm on my watch for 5:45…when my watch vibrated…I pressed snooze…then it vibrated again…and yes, I pressed snooze…but then I lay there waiting for the next buzz on my wrist…& I was up…
The birds were singing and my family were doing the same thing in the way of snoring…so I put on my kit, dodged the creaks on the stairs (I’m the tooth fairy & Santa Claus don’t forget so I know where they all are!!!) and I crept out of the door…
The sun was just emerging over the treetops & I’m sure the birds were singing the national anthem…I had forgotten how wonderful the breaking day is…and this morning, I was part of it…it’s definitely my favourite time of day…
I did my warm up walk to the usual parkrun circuit across the road…parkrun has been abandoned since the floods in Yorkshire before Christmas with no plans at the moment to return because the paths have been upturned…they just need a bit of tarmac in my opinion but hey ho, councils and all that!??? So I have actually missed parkrun & I am not the biggest fan…
But this morning, I took myself over to the park & the sun, glistening through the trees just made me realise that there is nothing better than being outdoors….getting out there when and while you can..I think my mojo has been waiting for me to return to the park because there was just me, the birds & Laura…doing the stepping stones podcast…the music is questionable but the pace, for me, this morning, was perfect….
Sitting in the car all day, teaching people to drive is such a rewarding & lovely job…but it’s not good for my behind…I’m very conscious of being sat down all day…the only thing that’s getting any exercise is my heart rate 🤣🤣 …kidding….I love it really…
If you’re struggling with your running, I am SURE there is a podcast out there for you…the stepping stone one is for graduates…there’s the speed podcast & the stamina podcasts & im not kidding when I say that this morning I wasn’t prepared to do the whole thing…but you get to the stage where you think “well I’ve done 20 mins so I might aswell do the next 5” and before you know it, Laura is telling you it’s the warm down walk..so I can only recommend highly these podcasts …they’re there for a reason…
Keep running, keep smiling
MC
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Hi Mummycav, great to read your post and so pleased you have found your mojo again. I have a little tip for you for while at work... do you have one of the elastics you get from the physio that kind of thing? while in the car (NOT DRIVING), put it around your lower thighs and there you go, you can practice your adductors which sort of compensates being sat down. I did that last year on zoom calls especially when I had a race the next day. You can also use a cushion (or your hands) and press inwards to do the counter exercise.
🤣🤣 I know what you mean…even people who are driving look at me like I’ve lost the plot in my fluorescent pink jacket warming up!! I would’ve at one time but now I completely get why…😉
What an inspiring read.I too had lost my mojo after having a fall. I have now joined a running club and run twice a week but still cant run the whole 5k my breathing is terrible.
Saturday was my turning point when I actually walked 5 miles with my little dog so onward and upwards, never give up x
That’s sounds like it’s worked a treat for you doggytail …I’m asthmatic so my breathing is a struggle sometimes but GoGo_JoJo sent me some great breathing techniques & also, when we ran together a few weeks ago, reminded me how slow I can run…so slowing right down really does help x
Hey you.... good to see you here x I missed you !Your run sounds excellent... and what you chose to run with, perfect for you! Glorious location too, sun shining, birds singing...!
What a super start you had to your day and I bet you carried it with you through your busy life yesterday.
Thank you for sharing this with everyone here x
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Was the Oldfloss bush still there????? Hope they haven't cut it down?
Speaking of birds singing …… I hung up a lovely little wind-chime on my rose support yesterday and was sat listening to it tinkle away. I noticed birdsong increasing til it got quite clamorous. Then a little family of sparrows fledged onto the rose support as if attracted to the jingling chimes 🥰
I missed you too!!! It was perfect Oldfloss …one of those comforting runs…you know what I mean 🥰 …And yes, it stayed with me all day, I felt like I’d achieved something wonderful …I still do!!
Yes…the ‘Oldfloss’ bush is still there & everytime I ran passed it I heard your voice xxx
I remember you! The podcasts are great am back using them myself again for the 3rd time doing c25k, well, I'm not actually listening to them this time (have heard them enough😂) my wife is listening and giving me instruction😁
Yay!!! I remember you too davelinks !! They are great aren’t they? Even if your wife is being Laura!! I’ll be getting an early one in tomorrow too, I’ve set my alarm for run o’clock 😉
Lovely to have you back!! Lovely post. I’ve had to revisit and step back a few times since that first graduation. Always benefit mentally even if at the time it doesn’t feel like it!! Look forward to more of your positive posts
Thank you misswobble …you inside me all the time on Strava…I love your runs..I just wish I could stay consistent…so that’s what my aim is and if I don’t push myself too hard there’s no reason for my mojo to disappear on me again x
I'm glad you're getting out there Mummycav I think a few of us have had some struggles recently, but that's what this forum is for isn't it, it let's us know we're not alone 😘However I'm pretty sure mentioning Santa Clause and Christmas in MAY, is breaking several laws 😅
Ah what a great run Mummycav ! That time of day is so special, it’s worth almost getting our clothes on upside down and back to front because we’re a bit bleary eyed 🤣. It’s mojolicious indeed. Hurrah! 😊
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