Going for Gold... my one year of running.

[ju-ju-]

So today I managed to complete my 365th run in my runstreak... so a year of running every day for me. Now- I do not recommend this unless you have been running for a few years and feel it could work for you... So, I decided to do it as I had felt the need for a long time to work out WHEN I was going to fit my run in whether than IF as I have a very busy life and I spent too long procrastinating. It gave me no choice. I do alot of slow one mile runs and these are incredibly restorative after full on days at work etc.

Mostly I go out very early in the morning. I have a theory that the first light brings with it energy and positivity, although the last few weeks have been full on darkness!

So today I set out wearing GOLD, I wanted to wear something to mark the occasion but I knew it was cold so I improvised alot. I took to the streets listening to 80's music.... Simple Minds, Pet Shop boys, INXS and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. I ran smiling, crying ( it hasnt always been easy), singing and dancing. I shouted hello to Princess, my daughters horse, and I ran down the middle of our local streets throwing my arms in the air and singing. I had a few gawps but I didnt care!!

I love running ( can you tell?!!), its my go to, my happy place, my therapy. I will continue to do this until such a time that I am not able to physically, and I feel so blessed that I can...

Juju

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[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Spandau Ballet?

This is so cool, I love it - jolly well done!!! I must try and find my gold necklace to wear in your honour when I go out later.

You have reminded me about the joy of early morning runs, and I will be seeing a lot more dawns (and a lot more runs) very soon!

Here's to your next 365

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thankyou..... I will need to consider next years outfit. More gold, more outrageous and more daring

[Gillma]

love the outfit, love the philosophy. slow one miles sound just up my street!

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Gillma]

Thankyou, and yes a slow mile is a therapy mile

[Hidden]

Wow that is a glamourous outfit for a panther, loving it! Well done on a years running streak I am always amazed by your resilience and stamina.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Wonderful post ju-ju - congratulations and huge respect for 365 days of running! Your love of this running thing is contagious May you have many more days (and years) of happy runs to come.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Decker]

I so hope, thankyou so much

[benwill Marathon]

Well done that's excellent work and something you should be proud of.

I have tried run streak's know how hard it can be to fit in and just on the body, so very well done.

What colour next year? maybe even a tattoo!

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to benwill]

Thankyou..... ooo perhaps a panther on my bum?!!!

[C3PO Marathon]

What an amazing outfit! I love your philosophy of WHEN, not IF. I particularly love morning runs this time of year, when the sunrises are quite spectacular, so I agree that there's nothing like the positivity of a morning run.

You're an inspiration to us all!

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to C3PO]

Thankyou, its such a treat to be out with the sunrise, as there are often such beautiful skies. Its the best