Autumn running…

[Mummycav]

…it’s my favourite…..

This morning I had w5r2 to look forward to…

Now, a couple of months ago, when my running had really dropped off, running for 8 minutes had my eyes rolling and the little voice inside my head fighting with….my head…

Nope, I can’t do that anymore..I can only Jeff…..run for a couple of minutes, walk for a couple, run for a couple and repeat…but since week 1 all my runs have gone well, I haven’t had to repeat any…so I’ve been happy…but what’s my secret you might ask? Well…all I’ve done is got my headphones on…whether it’s a podcast or a playlist, something in my ears…haven’t even thought about how long the run is, just run until Steve tells me to stop….today was no different, I was pleasantly surprised when he announced I was half way through, 4 mins had passed and I was feeling good…with a spring in my step & a smile on my face as I breathed in the fresh air and felt every little raindrop on my face…who doesn’t love autumnal running?! Leaves making an Orange, brown and green carpet under foot…misty air hanging low over the canal…walkers wrapped tightly in coats, woolly hats and scarves….& then there’s me…T-shirt and shorts ..sweating like a good ‘un…pink as a tulip…enjoying that head space that running gives me…I had a fab run this morning and guess what? The programme has conditioned me for my next run and I will wear the same smile as I did this morning…bring it on!! 💪

Get out and just run x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 You definitely have the running bug back!! What a fab run and fab post!! Love it!! 🥰

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you Annieapple …it was just the headspace I needed xx

[MsFickle]

That’s excellent news it’s so good to hear you are enjoying them. Autumn runs are so pretty , I love them just slightly wary of the slippery leaves and I am blaming them for my rubbish pace I am pretty sure you will smash the dreaded run 3 xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to MsFickle]

Yes, the slippery leaves def affect pace but slow is goo, we all know that 😉 x

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Absolutely love this! I’ve got a big smile just reading-I can picture how wide your grin must have been when you were finished. ❤️❤️❤️

What to wear is tricky in this weather! I’ve been in the very fetching combo of t shirt and gloves…. Wear the shorts with pride!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

lol…I know, I’m in shorts and T-shirt, start with an extremely thin windproof jacket that lasts about 10 minutes then it’s round my waist !!

My grin def was massive!! X

[skysue16 Graduate]

How wonderful 😀👍

I am desperate to get back on the trails (4 weeks since my last run 😬) work hours and stress plus family commitments = no running 🙁

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to skysue16]

I know…I just know how desperate you must feel..I know that you know how beneficial running is..and how worrying it is when you can’t get out…but honestly, when you do manage I 100% know you will make yourself make time…FOR YOU!!! make yourself a date with a run xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to skysue16]

And it doesn’t have to be a long run…just a run..however far or whatever time you can spare x

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you for your words of encouragement and understanding…..I was up and out before 8 today - such a beautiful autumn morning. I also had a few moments of quiet reflection by the river 😊

river

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to skysue16]

Perfect x