If you have read any of my replies to posts lately you might know that my mojo has upped and gone….I have tried everything…my ankle was giving me some jip too so I had to rest that for a week or so but I was starting to use that as an excuse …I’ve a lot of things going on in my life at the moment (not that I ever haven’t 🤪) some good, some bad…so it’s here, with the bad things, that’s I would usually reach for my running shoes…but even trying to convince myself that I would feel better with a run…I know because it’s worked in the past…but no amount of ‘having a word with myself’ was working…so I’ve just left it…and a week turned into 2…3 runs turned to 2…then 1…then none….
I have been on here searching high and low for some inspiration…for my Mojo but it wasn’t hiding here…it was nowhere to be seen.
kids have broken up from school so that means that I can start work later, a teenager rolling out of bed and straight into my car for driving lessons is not a good combination so I’ve given them all an extra hour where I can…and this morning that worked to my advantage…
There was no question in my head that I was heading down to the canal when hubby had gone to work…I didn’t think about anything else & I had no doubts that’s what I was going to do…so running kit on & off I went…
The sun was shining but it wasn’t all that warm and I was running in the shade of the trees so I had my natural parasols…
I started with my warm up..5 mins…I decided to just go to week 5 run 1 so it’s an interval run…run 5 mins, walk 3, three times…it felt easy peasy…I was happy that I’d not lost any of my fitness…when Laura said I’d finished todays run, I just started running again…& I carried on, for about another km…everything was working together…my legs, my heart, my lungs and most importantly, my head!! I took it nice and steady, no rushing, no pressure…I got overtaken at one point but that didn’t bother me, I was out & I was happy…I felt positive and strong…and the events of the last few weeks melted away as Bruce Springsteen took over my brain…
So it’s with great pleasure that I can now announce that I have found my Mo….im still looking for Jo because I have to just have this feeling again & get 3 runs in this week, that’s when Mo&Jo will be back together…I can’t wait for my next run, even if I repeat this one, it will make me happy…because I’m out…doing my thing and having a good time in the process…I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…running should be on prescription!!
Have a lovely week everyone
MC xx
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So happy to know that once again you are enjoying your running and have now got your Mo but not Jo back Mummycav, but I agree with you that I am sure Jo will be back very soon, running as a prescription, hmm, that sounds good to me ✅👍
That's terrific - and what a great run to do! When I'm back on my feet I may do the same - especially liked that you got yourself into the zone and added a run onto your run!
thanks Gthants …I often go back to the programme when I’m at a loss what to do…or I’m easing myself back in for any reason…I’d recommend it…I might carry on through the programme to the end , who knows? Doesn’t matter what I do as long as I get out & if I get into the zone again, I could end up anywhere!! 🤣
🍏Sounds to me like you found the prescription that was absolutely perfect for you today! Guess what? You can even get a repeat prescription if needed!!! So very pleased for you & you have given all of us a good idea for those “I don’t wanna run” days!!! 🤗😊🎶
Mummycav it’s been a long time - rewind 6 years ago when we were both enthusiastic experiencing our first runs - - looks like your mojo is returning - my enthusiasm back but my body won’t respond 😅
oh my MsFickle …I do remember our early days..are you running at all? I hope you find some inspiration on here somewhere and get those shoes laced up? x
hi nice to hear from you 🥰yes I’m still running - never stopped just didn’t run regularly - now I’m on my own mission to complete a 10K for my Runniversary in September- fair way to go just managed 7.5 k today , how about you ?
Fantastic news Mummycav. I find Bruce Springsteen helps with most of life's problems! Been lucky enough to see him three times - the last was at the Etihad in Manchester about 10 years ago. At around 1030 a bloke from the council came on stage to say it was time to end the gig....I don't need to tell you what happened. Now that you've mentioned him, I'm going to have an exclusive Bruce run next time out. Thanks!
ohhhh, I went to see him in Birmingham about 4 weeks ago & he honestly touched my soul…I have liked some of his music from the past, my hubby was more of a fan but now, I just can’t listen to him enough…I am desperate already to see him again but I bet this is his last tour 😕
This sounds like such a great run for you. I’m so pleased that Mo joined you and am sure that Jo will be there soon. Well done and welcome back to that beautiful place where you can feel like yourself 🤣🏃♀️🌈
thank you Scruff55 …I think Jo will need a bit of time to catch up…I’m looking forward to my run in the morning…I’ll get everything laid out and ready to go before I go to bed tonight 😉
All I can suggest is that you sneak up on it Getfitok …take it by surprise…just get your shoes on, music in your ears and just run…run for 2 minutes…run for 1 minute, then walk…run some more when you’re ready…why not try week 2 of the programme?? Or even week 1?? Start from the beginning…maybe that’s where your mojo is, at the starting line?? I hope you find it…when I go out in the morning, I’ll have a look x
👆🏽👏👏👏👏😊😊😊😊I'm super proud of you for getting out there and doing it. I know how much running has given you over the years and how much you give to us all on here. I'm willing you along your new running adventures ahead. It's brilliant that you assign times and days to run across the week; it's the best way to give yourself the opportunity to go. Next run you have, think of people like me cheering you on 😃⭐
aw thank you GTFC ..I know you’re always cheering me on…i always know you’re going to give me kudos on Strava or a like on Garmin and whenever I post on the forum there you are…we’ve been vrbs for a good few years now so I know you know my ups and downs but hopefully I always show a bit of determination to get back out there…and here on the forum, I love to cheer people on & make runners old and new realise there’s always someone feeling just like them ☺️
hey, thats sounds great, and it must be so nice to feel like that again. Im sure it won't be long before all the jigsaw pieces are back together and you're a full jigsaw!!😀
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