🍏 Back again

[Annieapple]

🍏After two weeks of not running due to Trigeminal Neuralgia and the side effects of drugs I am back out there!! I feel as happy as that cartoon depicts! I tuned into Coach Corey’s 5K plan for beginners on NRC and the first run is 20 min at an easy pace. After a 5 min warm up walk I slipped back into an easy, slow run! It was effortless, it was easy, it was fun! The feel good factor was there after the first few minutes…I was just so happy to be out in the cool fresh sea air, moving in a gentle ultra slow rhythm… no music.. just Coach Corey popping in & out. I felt SO grateful walking back home. Today running gave me a gift 💝 JOY…..

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Excellent news! So glad you’re feeling better enough to be running again ❤️❤️❤️

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you!! 😆❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh my! Poor you!

Thank goodness you are feeling better and what a super run! You are so right... the pure joy of one foot in front of the other, after time out is priceless.

For me it is as you know, what it is all about... and wonderful that you are feeling that way too! x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss. 🤗💝

[PeggySusi Graduate]

Delighted to read this! So glad you are feeling well enough to get out there again 👍

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to PeggySusi]

Thanks for this lovely encouragement! 😊💕

[Jools2020 Graduate]

That’s such great news! Sounds like a fabulous run 😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

😌It was Jools. Thanks so much 💕

[Folkylass Administrator Graduate]

That’s super news Annieapple. I’m so pleased that you’re feeling better and that feeling of being able to get back out running after being poorly is indeed joyful go girl🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ 👍🥰🥰x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Folkylass]

🤣 Go girl makes me feel young & carefree!! Love it!! Thank you xxxx💕

[Folkylass Administrator Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

😂😂😂🥰x

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Wonderful, just wonderful, to see you well again and back out there, that plan sounds worth a look at as I slowdown so can do continuous running

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks so much for those encouraging words. You take running for granted until you have to stop! It’s a great plan Sue. I was more than halfway through it before and enjoying the variety of runs so decided to start again. Every run they give you a bit of time to just run without talk which I enjoy as well. 🏃‍♀️ 🙌💕❤️

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I found the 5k plan for beginners but it's coach Bennett and the first run is 15 minutes, I am planning longer slower runs for a while so not for me, have fun with it 😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Sue it’s not that plan! It’s the 4 week plan. Starts with a 20min run with Coach Corey second run is 25 min

I found it under What to focus on this week with an introduction video from a female coach.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Oh thank you, I'll have another look.

Found it, watched the intro, will see what happens next time I run, thank you

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

👏🙌🤗

[Bruch1 Graduate]

So glad you are feeling better. Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the worst pains. I'm glad you had such a good run. It's so good for the body and the soul. Take care and I hope you remain pain-free.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Bruch1]

Yes extremely painful. Running does amazing things for the body and soul as you say… definitely felt the benefits today and very thankful! Your kind thoughts are also good for the soul! Thank you! 😊🙌💕

[Cassie_7 Graduate]

That's great news! Well done for getting back on track! X

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Cassie_7]

Thank you Cassie. That’s so kind of you! 🤗😊

[Petem56 Graduate]

Wonderful to hear that you are back out running again, keep the enjoyment coming 🙏

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Petem56]

🍏😊I will try to keep up with you Pete 😆 Thanks for your support xx

[Penwithpink Graduate]

So pleased to hear your news and that you feel better and r getting back out there xx

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Penwithpink]

🍏🏃‍♀️🙌Yes it’s such a good feeling and thank you for adding to that too!! Xx

[Gthants]

I got more pleasure from reading this than from my own running at the moment! This is EXACTLY the feeling I'm searching for, but things being as they are, it's just a case of going through the motions.

Sorry you've been in pain, but what a way to boost the mood!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Gthants]

🍏 Some runs are struggles and some seasons of running just don’t bring the enjoyment we want. You have a lot on your plate at the moment & trying to push through C25K. Sometimes when our time is limited we tend to rush through the run to get it over with & get on with the next thing. Running a little slower purposely won’t actually take much more time… see it as you time… time out.. maybe change your route.. your music… You are doing incredibly well sticking to the program & a new season will dawn when you feel as I do at the moment. Overcoming these harder times and challenges will contribute to a run that gives back the joy! It will come when you least expect it. 🏃‍♂️

[Gthants in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you for this. And you are so right: the stamina that running has given me has improved my health, but three year's of illness hasn't just gone away. I'm still trying to work with that, my back, shoulder, work, kids etc. The curve is upwards but it is exactly the "my" time that I struggle with - thinking that spirals into cramming stuff in to too little time and emotional space and means I skip writing / exercise / meditation because there's "real" stuff that needs to be done.

Even when running makes me as knackered as yesterday's short runs did, I still like what it does long term for me. I just need to give it (and me) time and space to breathe ...

[maisiesgranny Graduate]

How wonderful! And it's absolutely free xx

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🤗🤣🙌Exactly Maisie! Xx

[Getfitok Graduate]

That’s great news. Glad you’re feeling better 😀

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Getfitok]

😆🥰Thanks! Appreciate the lovely response!

[MrsLydiaWickham Graduate]

Wonderful news!! Very happy for you!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to MrsLydiaWickham]

🍏😊Thank you Lydia! X

[runningforfree]

That picture brought a smile to my face. Saved it for future reference. Good to hear you are feeling better! Everyone should be running happy.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to runningforfree]

🍏😊 The runs that bring out a smile are the greatest! It’s only when we have overcome some of the runs we struggle with that we appreciate the ones that feel easier! Glad you enjoyed the fun cartoon!