Confession time

[limberlou]

Forgive me Forum for I have sinned. It’s been a week since my Last run and during that time I have had sinful thoughts like “Why am I doing this?” And “ I like it on this Couch”....

And then it came to me

-“who do I turn to when I’m feeling down? “

-“who is always there when I need someone to pick me up? Or pat me on the back and say well done?”

-“who was there when I COULD not run?”

Yes, you guys and with thoughts of you all running about all over the world, some starting out and some looking at Ultras!!! I dragged my reluctant body out of bed this morning and went for a run.

It wasn’t the best run I have ever had ..or the worst....or the longest but it was a run and I am determined to get my mojo back!!! 6k in a time I don’t even want to mention BUT it was 6k more than the last 6 days and that’s the main thing. And the sun didn’t appear until the last 10 mins , just fairly cool and damp so that was nice for a change

I have been working on my core strength while I have not run and am going to try to keep that up too. After all I have foolishly decided to come out of retirement and go back to work for 15 hours a week so I need to keep my strength up ☹️....( I think that’s why I’ve been a bit Meh this week) not really looking forward to it but I have a new UPVC back door to pay for and I want I get my loft floored out properly and my drive sorted so I’ll do it till those jobs are done and then re-retire. It’s just 3 x 5 hours shifts and I’d like to reduce that to 2.... but they have a minimum number of hours they can recruit apparently. I’ll see if I can work on that. It’s meant I’m having to replan my runs as I’m working Tues -Thursday 8-1,

And Wednesday was always my long run. So short one Wed morning and long on Monday maybe? And possibly ParkRun Saturday??

Still I’m glad I got out there today and i feel much better

now for having run. And I wouldn’t have done it without you lot 💕💕

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

Lovely post LL.

Go you.

👊💥🏃‍♀️⭐️👏👏

[Hidden]

I think the answer is in the fact you’re working again. It’s a shift in focus that’s temporarily wrong footed your running.

I’m not someone who normally wants plans etc. but the twice I’ve done something structured with my running (Marcothon December streak and now HM training) my motivation has picked up no end, especially now with the training. I actually look forward to runs now, am disappointed when it’s one of my two weekly rest days, and can get out and run any time anywhere, regardless of whether I’ve slept or not or am under the weather. The mind has such a huge effect on running!

You got out and ran. Good for you! X

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Aw, bless you, maybe a slight bit of an anti-climax hitting the 10 mile combined with rejoining the rat race...

So glad you got out regardless, the distance and speed really, really don't matter. What matters is you climbed that mental mountain and got out that door!

It will sort itself out, and extra cash will mean more running gear 👍🏻😉🤣🤣🤣

[limberlou Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

True about the extra gear, my parcel arrived today with my running hydration vest and cleaning kit . Yay happy me 😁😁

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

So glad that you got out LL. All that core exercise work will pay off . I know that I am tempting fate, but post injury calf and thigh exercises have made me feel stronger, and therefore more confident. Whatever the distance or pace, it is the post run feeling which is the best bit; easily forgotten with the pressures life brings, but we know it is there waiting for us and definitely not to be missed. Take good care of yourself😊

[misswobble Marathon]

Good for you, well done! I bet you feel better for that, if not in body then in mind. LOL

I had a lovely, relaxing short slow jog this morning over the magic bridge and through the park to Lidl to pick up some lunch

Enjoy the rest of the day

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Good for you LL. 🏃‍♀️👍😀 You got out and you ran. And you did 6k! Imagine “just” 6k when you were on W1R1. Awesome! 👊

I’m in a “meh” mood too. I had to have one of my bunnies put to sleep this morning and I’m quite sad today. ☹️ I need to gear myself up though as I’ve promised everyone on here I’ll be doing my 19k this week. It’ll help getting out and doing it, I know, but today I’ve just made do with a saunter in the woods with my dog, thinking about my sweet bun. ❤️❤️

Running is amazing therapy. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

So sad about the bunny xxx

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Flick. ❤️

[limberlou Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Aww sorry to hear about your bunny. It’s always sad when we lose one of our furbabies

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to limberlou]

Thanks LL, it really is isn’t it? ☹️❤️

[limberlou Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

We had a little Netherland Dwarf for my daughter when she was a toddler and were told they live between 3 and 5 years. He was 14 when he finally had to be PTS, due to an abscess on a tooth. Every time we took him to vets for his booster jabs they’d ask “ I’d this Clover 2?” “ nope still the original Clover”. He was a lovely little chap who used to come indoors and evict the cat from her bed. She used to get so annoyed with him but was scared of him too.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Aww, so sorry to hear about your bunny 🐰😢

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie. She was a brave little girl, but I had to make the sad call yesterday morning. It’s sad seeing her buddy all alone. I’m keeping an eye on him as buns don’t always like being alone. So far he seems ok though ..... 🤞🐰❤️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Next time you're wavering, just remember I need you to run for me at the moment, keep me going please.

Good luck adjusting to your new work pattern, changes in routine take a while to settle into but you'll get there 🙂

[limberlou Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Ok, il remember 😉

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I’ll think of you tomorrow during my soggy 19k attempt Linda. I wanted a wet day - looks like it’s going to be 💦💦💦💦💦💦💦, but I’m looking forward to it! 🤪🤪

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Well done for getting out there and for the 'core work' (I always find it hard to get motivated to do strength exercises). You will soon get back into a new routine when you start work. I am starting a new job in September but luckily I will still be able to run on Sun, Tues and Thurs since I am working Mon, Wed and Fri (just happened to work out like that!). I have decided Saturday is going to be my lie in and rest day

[limberlou Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

I belong to an online Pilates/ exercise group. The lady who runs it does classes about 5 miles away from me but also has this online group (£14 a month) and you can do as many exercise classes with the online tutorials as you like. She explains and demonstrates each class and also answers any questions and addresses any issues either through Messenger or on the Facebook group. She has just added some new ones including Core Strength, Head and Neck Relaxation, Hip Flexor Release and Piriformis Release. Each exercise is clearly marked Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced and they range from 10 mins to 25 mins so you can “pick’n’mix” and do the assortment you want WHEN you want to do it. Her idea was that it suits people who cannot always get to a class or who are working round shifts or small children and babies.

She used to dance with the Royal Ballet but broke her ankle and then was advised to do Pilates to strengthen it. This helped so much she was able to take up her dance career again but now she has a young family and also teaches ballet locally.

rachhall.com/yourdreambody. This is the link if you are interested. She has clients in South and North America and other places too

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to limberlou]

That sounds very interesting, thank you for the link, I will have a look. I have never tried Pilates and only had a little go at yoga.

[limberlou Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

I find Pilates easier than yoga. I can never get into any of the odd poses in yoga 🤣

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

A 6 day break won’t do you any harm, especially after a long run but well done on getting back out there. I just did my 4K circular run this morning to make sure I didn’t wait too long after my 10 miles, so 6k is great. Going back to work after retiring is quite a decision. I’ve semi retired in that I work part time in winter and not at all in summer, but it keeps me out of mischief and tops the pension up a bit. Think how nice your house will look when you’ve had your work done 😃

[limberlou Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Yeah I’m just talking to my son about him fitting some new flooring in my bathroom too

Handy having a flooring fitter in the family

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

I’m sure you’ll get into a new routine soon limberlou. Stick with the forum and we will keep you going.