For Decker...from my Maple to yours..

[Oldfloss]

Decker has got another lovely, long run in....and accompanied his post with a beautiful photograph of his Fire Maple. I love the photographs he sends us.

That's all we have in common right now..I couldn't even get 1K in this morning, waking late, having slept badly; this does not bode well for the longer runs that I am trying, without success to accomplish!

So..not a Canadian Maple here, but an Acer Palmatum, just about to head back to Winter sleep....I am just hoping the fire glowing in their leaves, will spread into my running legs.

Onwards and upward..🐌

[Decker Ultramarathon]

That is a beautiful tree Floss. And you are one up on me since mine was not a pic of my tree at all - it was just a tree I pass on my route We have a bendy Blue Spruce in front that the Blue Jays seem to like lately.

You will get out for the runs I am sure. Just take it at your own pace and enjoy your run whatever the distance.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Decker]

Thanks you.. I will get there.. as ever

[Bluebirdrunner]

A beautiful tree Floss...🍁

That next run will be there waiting patiently...

Onward and upwards my friend.🙂xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

This running has taught me so much patience! Thank youx

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Aw but you, of all of us knows, the runs are always waiting for us, for when we're ready 😘👍🏻

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I do.. and yes, they are the constant.. always ready, when we are.. xx

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Loving these tree pics! More trees, please!!! 😊😊😊

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to roseabi]

I have loads of autumn shots!! Gorgeous... they slow my running down wonderfully!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

😄😄😄

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

What a beautiful tree! Hopefully, your running legs will be ready to go soon! In your time at your pace.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Lavender1962]

They will ! I have five Maples in the gardens... my house is called.. Maples

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Lovely photo floss! 😊

Sorry to hear you had a bad night. I'm a bit like that lately....

But you'll soon be back out there don't you worry my super yellow stripey friend xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali... I will be zipping along again I am sure.. did you see my pikkie of a yellow striped snail on Strava.. I thought of you and my lovely little snail that you sent me when I photographed her

[LiisaM]

OF: me, too--too many things going on today including taking my son back to college after an at-home weekend.... So now here's a serious question: I alternate running with walking 2 miles every other day. I ran yesterday but didn't walk today--so do I run tomorrow anyway? I suppose???

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to LiisaM]

I would run... and enjoy.. you have had a busy time... just let it all float away

[LiisaM in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks, Oldfloss

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to LiisaM]

Hope it went well

[LiisaM in reply to Oldfloss]

It was good. I generally don't enjoy the run while running, but it makes me feel so good afterward (e.g., less pains in joints) that I always try to get my runs in. "A bad run is better than no run at all."

Thanks for being you!!!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to LiisaM]

The words of Laura..C25K echo it..any run...

Well done you..you are out there...and you are staying strong xx

[LiisaM in reply to Oldfloss]

P.S. I don't enjoy running much because I don't feel like I am very good at it, and it's an effort, being as I'm in the "overweight" category.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to LiisaM]

You are...good at it..and if you are carrying a little extra luggage...then doubly so...believe it ! Xx

[Granspeed in reply to LiisaM]

Sounds like you are very good at it if you are running even though it’s hard work. 👍👏🏼

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Granspeed]

She is..and completely amazing...

[LiisaM in reply to Oldfloss]

No, I am a real snail even though I work hard at it! Trust me!

[Irish-John Marathon]

Lots of good wishes winging their way to you for an awesomly awesome inferno to power your legs ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Irish-John]

It is what I need... fingers crossed, my friend

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Not only fingers but toes

Mind you, it's taking me quite a while to walk around the house this morning lol

[Mummycav]

Wow..beautiful x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Mummycav]

Feast for the eyes..food for the soul x

[Mummycav in reply to Oldfloss]

Absolutely x

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

The colours are stunning this year Floss, I went to the arboretum the other day and it was just jaw dropping. Must take some photos.

Sorry you’ve had a dip, big hug to you xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks you...do, please post some of the arboretum..they are always beautiful photographs of your runs xx

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I will xxx