Shouldn’t have bothered ...... 🙄

[cheekychipmunks]

Well contrary to my usual upbeat posts about PR, this one is not going to be one of them, dear VRBs. 😅 It was my worst one yet!

I really should not have bothered. My legs were feeling like limp lengths of rope, I have the very beginnings of a cold and I’m cream crackered after a busy week of all sorts.

Still, in true “nothing will stop me from doing PR” fashion, I found myself and Flossie driving into town. All the while I was thinking .... why? I looked at the clock and saw it was 8:18. One hour from then I knew I’d be regretting my decision.

And yes I was! It was windy - a cold wind - but I was still in just my 50 PR top. I felt warm, but not very, which is unlike me. My rope legs were less effective than rope, and I was practically crawling up the hills. But stubborn daft little me wouldn’t allow myself to walk. Why not?? It would have given me a quicker time, I know. 🤦‍♀️ Flossie was literally walking next to me. The shame. Come on Flo, I thought, at least trot along! 🐾🐾🐾

So I finished (my different Garmin recorded 4.75k, as oh the faffage at the beginning, I’m not even GOING there). The 4.75k time was slower than the usual 5k, not even counting the starting at the back with dog position. Not good.

I went into Tesco to get some shopping and immediately felt really hot. I’m clearly coming down with something, and I need to know when not to bother running!

So the moral of this tale is ..... if every bone in your body is saying stay in bed, maybe listen! I’m not talking gremlins, those can take a running jump. I know a gremlin when one comes knocking. I’ll step back a bit next week and be nice to myself. 💕

Hope all your PRs/runs were more successful! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[Runsome Marathon]

Feel better soon 🤞

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Runsome]

Thanks Runsome. First Defence usually works for me. 🤞

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

Sorry to hear that cheeky, well done for getting out and now give yourself some TLC

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

Thanks S&R. Having a nice hot cuppa now and I won’t run again until Wednesday. Have a few solid days off I think. 🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Take care and get better soon. Another fan of First Defence here - had never used it before my impending HMs last year 🤣

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

It’s great isn’t it Linda? Someone on here recommended it in a post last winter. I tried it, and I swear it’s nipped several colds in the bud. 🤞 it works this time too. 🙂🤧🤞

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Sometimes, very rarely, bowing to the inevitable is the best course. Sounds as though that is where you are CC. You will soon fight it off.💪

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Very true BC. But PR is so ingrained on Saturday mornings, I immediately swept away the fleeting thought I had about not going. That’ll teach me! 🤦‍♀️🙄😅

[Katnap Marathon]

I really feel for you today! I ran over 10miles in total yesterday afternoon and evening. It was a real challenge to just not stop at today's PR.

Well done for toughing it out!

Somehow kept enough in the tank for the final segment Final Sprint Across The Grass in a 'bronze' time.

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Well done to you too Katnap! You’re clearly made of super tough stuff. 💪 I tried a few times in vane to make my legs go a bit faster, but they were having none of it. Even downhill they felt sluggish.

It’s being chalked off as a bad ‘un I’m afraid! 🙃

[Katnap Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I'm calling mine a recovery run! 😁

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Nice! 👊 😀

[Hidden]

I wouldn’t let it bother you. Every run is a learning experience. I hope you’re ok and will feel better soon xxx

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Flick, I’m not too bothered about the run - I’m just cross with myself for being a plonker and going in the first place! I’m not accustomed to lounging at home on a Saturday morning! Lesson learned. ❤️

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Probably no harm done, and you managed to run despite the obstacles, so you certainly have determination and staying power 😂❤️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Which is clearly my downfall! Staying at home would have been best, or failing that, giving myself permission to walk (😳) or even bail (😱) 🤣

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

You’re talking to the woman who has run for three months with a chest infection then it’s aftermath 😂😂❤️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

We’re not kind to ourselves, us runners, are we? 😅 I hope you’re on the mend at last. 😀

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

If it makes you feel better Munks, I had a bad run this morning too. Had no energy and every step was hard and that ruddy wind kept holding me back 💨😫

Anyway you got out and it’s still a few miles in your running bank so it’s all good.

Let’s hope you’re not coming down with something but if you are then at least it’s now and not a few days before Bath!

Have a bit of TLC and a nice relaxing few days x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Oh no, shame you had a tough time too IP. 👎 Yes, that wind was brutal and such a chilly one today wasn’t it? 💨 💨

I can’t even imagine how livid I’d be if I had a lurgy just prior to, or during Bath. So you’re right, having it now - if it insists on developing - is by far the best option. 👍

I’ll take it super easy for few days now. 👍😀

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Hi CC. Sorry to hear you are a bit under the weather (literally). Rest and get well soon.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thanks Stephen. It’s not often I do nothing, but now is one of those times! 😀🤧👍

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Oh no cheeky I have liked your post to support you but it’s the first post I’ve seen from you where you are clearly not happy or well. I was in bed for 3 days last week with what I thought was just a cold but it really knocked me out. So now is the time to dose up on beechams etc, wrap up warm indoors with a box (or 2) of tissues and look after yourself. Forget about the running and treat it as your re-charge week. Snuggle up in bed for a lie-in tomorrow, and don’t worry , this will pass. We’ll soon see you acting like a Duracell bunny again. 🐇🐿

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks lovely Dexy, that’s really kind. I’m sorry you haven’t been well either. 👎👎 At least we’ll be fighting fit ready to tackle QE Park in a couple of weeks ...... it would have been hard for both of us today it seems!

Yes, it did feel odd not to be enthusing about PR like I normally do, but there was zero to enthuse about. I’ll be treating myself to a lie in tomorrow and lots of potions. Unfortunately we’re out for dinner this evening, otherwise I’d be in bed at around 6pm!

Look after yourself too. 👍😀

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks. Touch wood - I haven’t sneezed today so I must be feeling better. Yes I was thinking if I get it over with now, I should be fine for skiing at the end of the month.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

🤞 🎿

[JaoJao]

Oh no cheeky I’m so sorry you had a horrible time of it today. Saying that, there is good advice in there. I haven’t fallen sick since I started parkrun but I know it’s inevitable. If that did happen, I think I would offer to do a volunteer role and forfeit the parkrun. Hindsight is a great thing. I hope you feel better soon xx

Will you be following YWA February?

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JaoJao]

Aww thanks JaoJao. I’ve only missed PR due to illness once since my first one in September 2018, so I’ve been very fortunate too.

The wind was sooo cold today💨, I’m not sure it would have done me much good volunteering either. I’m going to do it next weekend regardless. My monthly payback to Parkrun, barcode scanning. 👍😀

[JaoJao in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I’ve yet to volunteer for barcode scanning 👍 Well done you ❤️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JaoJao]

My favourite role by far. I’ve volunteered around 15-16 times, of which all but 3 have been barcode scanning! 😅

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JaoJao]

And yes, I will be doing YWA Feb - although I haven’t done anything today. I’ll start tomorrow. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️ Are you? 😀

[JaoJao in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Maybe later tonight I’ll start Day 1. I’m really pooped today, just crashed on the sofa and afternoon napping

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JaoJao]

Snap! Although we’re going to a friend’s for dinner so I’ll need to make a move at some point. 😩😅

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Get better soon Cheeky and Dexy5, great advice to you Cheeky from Dexy5, just shows how many have the parkrun habit on a Saturday morning and if they don't go it's seems very strange.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al. Good advice indeed from Dexy. I’ll be doing next to nothing tomorrow, and won’t plan on running until Wednesday. It‘ll be hard missing Monday, but I fully intend on doing so. 😇

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Just shows how some people miss others at parkruns, I gave myself a short winter break during January from running any parkruns although I have continued to run near to where I live.

This morning I went to watch the runners at my "home" parkrun which is at Dunfermline, although 26 miles away is door to door so to speak by bus, (I have ran ten there) I was speaking to the race director, she was very pleased to see me and was happy that next week I will be running again, a few other runners recognised me when I cheered them on and as they passed I shouted "I'll be running with you next week".

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

That’s lovely Al. I bet it made you feel great.😀 I do a fair amount of tourism, both local and further afield, so I only run at Eastville occasionally, but I’m always recognised by the regulars. I should mention, it’s my dog who always gets recognised first! 🐕

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I would love to take my neighbours dog Holly to Dunfermline parkrun, my neighbour comes from a village only about 4 miles from Dunfermline, every time I take Holly a walk around the park only 3 minutes walk where I live we always have a short run during part of it.

The reason I take Holly a walk (you can see a photo of Holly and my cat Eeshan on my Profile) is my neighbour has a heart condition which was made worse by a botched up operation on Thursday which makes taking Holly a bit difficult for him.

Of course if I did take the dog to parkrun my neighbour would have to drive me there with Holly.

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

We keep learning don't we? Get well soon CC and here are some flowers for you 💐💐💐

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks so much for the lovely 💐 💐 💐 over61. ❤️ Yes we learn from our mistakes, or errors in judgement, don’t we? 🙃

[BaddieThePirate]

Hope you feel better soon Cheeky. Take a week out and rest..

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks Baddie, yes I’m going to have a quiet few days. 👍

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

Arrr no.... Sorry to read u had a bad morning and are starting to feel a bit dodgy. Hope u improve soon afer a bit rest. I actually listened to my own advice today and didnt do it for similar reasons

Take it easy

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals. I’m feeling ok this morning, just a bit achy. First Defence to the rescue again (I hope 🤞), but I’m still going to forego tomorrow’s run as a precaution. 😀

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, Cheeky - sorry you had a hard run and hope you are feeling better soon. 🙂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

It is, isn’t it Sandra? 🤦‍♀️ I’m so institutionalised with my Saturday mornings, missing PR wasn’t an option! Still, I’m not feeling bad this morning. I swear by First Defence and it looks like it’s doing its thing yet again. 🤞🤞 I’ll try a run on Wednesday all being well. 😀

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Well done on seeing it through CC. Feel better soon!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker. 😀 Giving up wasn’t an option, although it probably should have been. I’m too stubborn, that’s my problem. 🙄

Just a bit achy this morning so I’m hoping I’ve nipped it in the bud. But I won’t run until Wednesday just to be sure. 🏃‍♀️😀

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Oh dear Cheeky! Hope whatever it is doesn't last too long!😢

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan, I think my trusty First Defence is working its magic again, as I’m not feeling too bad today. Just a few aches. 🤞

I’m not going to push it though, so I’ll wait until Wednesday until I run again. 🏃‍♀️😀

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Very sensible!👍

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Hope you're fighting fit for your Wednesday run. Look after yourself x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

I do too CSMN! 🤞🤞🤞 I’m tentatively hoping I’ve nipped whatever it is in the bud, although I’m pretty achy. I’m still foregoing tomorrow’s run and will see how I am on Wednesday. 😀

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Well im impressed you got out there! No matter what that's another parkrun to your total! Get well soon and have a decent rest xxx

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Aliboo! I’m realising it was the wrong decision - aching legs and body before a run is never a good sign, but being a stubborn sort, not starting, bailing or even walking wasn’t an option! 🤦‍♀️ Still, I don’t feel too bad today - still achy though - so hopefully First Defence is doing its thing. 🤞😀

[Slinkymalinki]

That's bad luck and timing coming down with a cold/bug on a Saturday parkrun. Hope you're feeling a bit perkier & the First Defence is working. Annoyingly it didn't work this time round for me. I've just run again today after nearly 2 weeks off with a head cold & bad asthma. But at least I felt like going out. Hope you're back on your feet soon. Look after yourself. x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thanks Slinky. I *think* I caught it in time. I’m not feeling too bad today, just a bit achy. Way better than I thought I’d feel. But I’m going to be sensible and not run until mid week just in case. 😇

Sorry you’ve been under the weather too - asthma much be such a hindrance alongside a cold. Glad you’re feeling perkier though. 😀👍

[Slinkymalinki in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Definitely give in to whatever it is gracefully. 😌 I had a day off work last week where I just needed to sleep, relax & not talk to anyone - felt guilty but it did me a lot of good! I have a different inhaler which is suiting me much better so fingers crossed. 🤞

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Slinkymalinki]

I definitely will, thanks. In fact this morning I lay in until 9:30am - unheard of for me! But I agree, it’s what we need sometimes and we need to listen. Like I should have yesterday! 🤦‍♀️

[MsLegs 10 Miles]

Get well soon!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to MsLegs]

Thanks MsLegs. I’m dosed up with First Defence, and I think it’s helping suppress whatever was trying to emerge. 🤞

[TailChaser Marathon]

Oh no cheeky, not you too? It's just so tempting isn't it, just to keep going? Hope you're feeling better today xxx

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

I think I’ve nipped it in the bud TC. 🤞 I’m not 100% today, but I could feel a lot worse. I’m not good at being unwell, I don’t have time for it, and of course it’s tempting to carry on as normal. Not a great idea and yesterday was a prime example - an awful parkrun. 😩😅

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I know exactly what you mean! And you with your FOMO, it's not a good combination!! Glad to hear you're on the mend x

[Hidden]

Sorry to hear that Cheeky, I hope you feel better soon. Look after yourself and well done for making the effort!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

It wasn’t my finest hour Rainbow, but I suppose I should be pleased that I completed it. I’m not feeling too bad today, but then again I’ve done nothing except cook the Sunday roast. I’ll run next on Wednesday just to be safe. 😀

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Good idea 😊

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Oh cheeky...I too sometimes find it hard to decide if it's just one of those tired, not feeling it days OR it's my body saying not today, you're not fighting fit, stay in bed!

And if in doubt...you've GOT to run right?! Don't you! 😏

Hope you're feeling a bit better by now and are resting up.

As we tell everyone else, the runs will still be there waiting.

Feel better soon 🤞😘

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Run46]

I’m ok today Run46, I just feel achy, so I’ll take a couple of extra days before running again. There’s nothing to be gained by getting back out before my body’s ready.

I think I’ve been lucky and headed the lurgy before it fully took hold. First Defence to the rescue again, I swear by it. 😀👍

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh good, fingers crossed it's gone very soon 🤞