found my Mo….

[Mummycav]

good evening you lovely bunch…

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

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

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 ✅👍

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

thanks AlMorr …I’ve lost it before and I’m sure this won’t be the last time but I do not like the feeling at all so I’m glad it didn’t last too long…

[Gthants]

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!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Gthants]

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!! 🤣

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏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 Administrator Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

thank you Annieapple …im a regular visitor back to the programme, I also like the stamina and speed podcasts…

I like that, repeat prescription…I’ve had many of those!! 🏃‍♀️ x

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Just proves what you say, running makes a difference and should be on prescription

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

definitely should be SueAppleRun 😉

[Oldlady64 Graduate]

Wonderful news, very well done for getting out and enjoying it!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldlady64]

thank you Oldlady64 …works wonders sometimes when you just get on with it!!

[MsFickle]

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 😅

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to MsFickle]

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

[MsFickle in reply to Mummycav]

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 ?

[MrsLydiaWickham Graduate]

Yay! Well done. So pleased for you!👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to MrsLydiaWickham]

thank you MrsLydiaWickham …I feel so positive now 🏃‍♀️

[Hidden]

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!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

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 😕

Lucky you seeing him 3 times?!!

[Scruff55 Graduate]

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 🤣🏃‍♀️🌈

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Scruff55]

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 😉

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Sounds like a good plan. ✅✅✅

[Getfitok Graduate]

Dont suppose my mojo was lurking there too? Cant find it anywhere

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Getfitok]

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

[Getfitok Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

🏃‍♀️🤣

[GTFC Graduate]

👆🏽👏👏👏👏😊😊😊😊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 😃⭐

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to GTFC]

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 ☺️

[Blink172]

Oh i thought you had to find mojo. I will just use the mo i had and like you the jo will eventually turn up.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Blink172]

That’s it Blink172 …just take Mo out for now…I’m sure Jo won’t be able to resist when they see you enjoying yourself 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

[MsFickle]

awww nice to hear your mojo is back - it’s hard at times life just gets in the way - but onwards and upwards for you lovely 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to MsFickle]

thank you MsFickle ..been out again this morning…I’m on track for my 3 runs this week…yay!! x

[MsFickle in reply to Mummycav]

That’s excellent - strange isn’t it how are mojo is up and down 😊

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate]

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!!😀

[misswobble Graduate]

Yay! Glad you’re back Cav! 💥👋😀💪👍🏃‍♀️🎵🎶😎

Enjoy 👌

[RunBrianRun Graduate]

Love this 😂 Congratulations on finding Mo! 👏👏👏 Jo will be along soon I’m sure 😊

[BahamaMama1 Graduate]

Not lost, just shy 😁

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Absolutely love this. Mo is such a fickle friend and I’m so glad she has come again. I hope Jo shows up when she’s needed!

Super run for a super lady 🦸‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️💪❤️