Week 2, and one faraway kite!

[grumpyoldgirl]

Hi runny peeps,

I'm not running as much as I'd like because - well, life!

But I'm on to week 2 now, and I've finally got proof of the the existence of "my" red kites. Only one, so you'll have to take my word on the other three. Not sure where they all are, maybe it was too cold and miserable. I can empathise with that!

The blue sky was nowhere to be seen, in fact it was looking very ominous, although the rain didn't appear. (It has toda (Thery though, and I'm not sure I'm brave enough to run in what's falling from the sky today...

...so I've added a promise of spring, from the snowdrops and one brave hellebore brightening up my front garden.

Oh yes, the runs! Well, I'm on to week 2 although I considered repeating a week 1 run, I decided that I should push on. So run 1 was very slow - Japanese slow jogging technique was needed to get to the end of the session. If I speeded up, I could feel a little twinge in my right knee which prompted me to slow back down, and then the twinge disappeared instantly. I was up and down that same lane, hearing more birds than I could see, although there were 4 magpies in the field where the red kites had been. They flew away every time I got close, just to perch in the hedgerow, then drop back onto the ground when i'd gone past.

Run 2 - same place, similar weather. Hedgerows were full of starlings, sparrows, and other small unidentifiable birds that were flitting about. There must have been dozens, but I hardly caught a glimpse.

This run was better - my legs felt a little stronger and so did my breathing. I've been keeping up with my strengthening exercises, I started off nice and slow, and this time I felt able to just a little faster, and especially for the last run session. That felt good!

That was on Sunday and I haven't got out since for a very lovely reason.

My first grandchild was born in January and I've been on babysitting duty this week. I am totally besotted and completely kn-- very tired. Going for a long walk with a friend tomorrow so run 3 might have to wait until Saturday, if I don't drag my weary bones out into the rain today.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate]

So you can be grumpy granny!! I am sure that won’t be the case. Wonderful news . Good to hear that things are going well running wise too…you’ll need to be even more fit now. 🙂

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

I'm getting an upper body workout that's for sure 💪🏼

[Beachcomber66 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

The weight load will increase rapidly!

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oh, maybe a name change is in order.. 🤔

[Beachcomber66 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Now there is a thought! Celebrate your new status 🙂

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Oh thats wonderful news Gog! Huge congratulations to you both and to the proud parents.

Good luck with your running comeback, and enjoy those oh so special grannie cuddles.💖

💐xxx

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you, it does feel very special x

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

It all sounds perfect, slow gentle runs, red kites, magpies, starlings and sparrows and the snowdrops heralding the promise of spring. Then oh time with new grandbaby how wonderful

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

I started each of these runs feeling disappointed that the blue skies had gone, but the birds and the flowers changed all that😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏How absolutely wonderful to see one of your 3 kites! A beautiful part of the country and lovely photos too. Remember it’s good to have an extra rest break when you are tired.. your body will appreciate it & your runs will prove it! Enjoy your walk tomorrow and unwind. Granny duty is a privilege and very special but it’s wearisome in the beginning getting used to that responsibility all over again. Xx

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

You are right of course. Think it will be an early night tonight 🛌🏼zzzzzz

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done to you... do what you are able to and enjoy... rest when needed... you are going to need plenty of it as the small person grows...

Slow and steady... for as long as you can.... when small person starts moving, THEN you will need to start some speed work...

I kid you not!!!

GForceGran ???? xxx

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

😁 I bow to the voice of hard-won experience 🙏🏼 x

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

Great pictures and congrats to being a Nana it’s just the best but does leave one kn….eeding rest 😂

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

😂👍🏼

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

ah lovely news grumps- my first grandchild was born in January too so my runs have taken a bit of a backseat ( much to the dog’s annoyance) but I’m off work for a week now so I’m hoping to up the ante again in between nanny cuddles / duties

Well done on keeping going with the runs and it’s good to hear that each time you feel stronger. You’ve got this! 😊

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

Enjoy your week, nanny cuddles are the best 💕

[Rustyhoumous Graduate]

Hello. So lovely to hear about the birds in your area- I’m the same when I’m out, listening and looking 😀. Also- fantastic news that you’re a grandmother! Congratulations 🥳! I am a grandmother in waiting - I should graduate in July 😁. Don’t over do things! X

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Rustyhoumous]

It really makes a run a bit special doesn't it. Oh and I hope the wait goes ok. It seemed to take ages and then suddenly there he was!