I’ve been so good, running on average every other day since lockdown. The same basic route, 10k once a week and 5-7k the rest of the time. I’ve also been doing daily yoga, gardening (my back knows about that), and I’ve been walking my dog. 🐾🐾
So today I looked out the window, saw how gloomy it was - but mostly how windy - and thought ‘nah’, I’ll go tomorrow instead. 🏃♀️🏃♀️ I will - I’ve said it here!
But I feel guilty. I shouldn’t, but I do - I need someone to tell me it’s ok! That’s what comes of being institutionalised - all my running has been done by the book, risk free. This is a risk! What have I become. 😅😅
Oh, and I couldn’t possibly disturb my slumbering cat either, could I? 🐈 💤💙
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Your inner CC is giving you very sensible advice that you have been pushing the boundaries with all of that activity and it is time to take a mini break. Nothing to do with the weather. Good decision cheeky; enjoy your day and spoil yourself a bit. 🙂
My inner chipmunk is right! I’ll be having a less active day today BC. I’ve done my yoga, but there’s no gardening planned and I’ll busy myself with cooking instead I think. 😀
Decision made. I had a bit of a niggle in my "bad"knee after I returned to the speed challenge on Tuesday (too soon - duh!!!!) so I am having a solidarity two days off so that I can join the virtual Park Run on Saturday. Your wisdom is infectious CC, thanks. 🙂
As good C25K’ers know, rest days are when the magic happens. So just imagine all that work your muscles and tendons are doing while you’re snoozing with the cat 💪😴🙂
They’ll definitely appreciate it won’t they IP? I’ve just done a nice stretchy yoga session and that’ll be my activity for the day. A short dog walk and some cooking I think. ❤️
I read once that if we stretched like a cat and as regularly we’d never get stiff joints. Not sure I could do that “leg in the air while licking bum” move though 😳😂
Made the brownie! Left it in a bit too long so it lacks the gooeyness of my best efforts. Blaming the sous chef Mrs BC who was left in charge of the oven! Just have to eat it and make some more I guess. Try try again !!😋
I’m so glad TOF! I’m pleased I made the decision now. 😀
My cat often lies on the bed (with the dog) and they observe my yoga routines. It would mean him burning calories if he was to join in - he doesn’t do that if he can help it! 🐈💤
Absolutely nothing wrong with taking an extra rest day, but you might need to take another one so that you can run your Virtual Parkrun on Saturday 😬 I’m only running on Wednesday and Saturday and I feel fine about it 😊
I don’t know Sandie, it’s likely I’ll do tomorrow and Saturday. I’ve begun sticking in the odd consecutive couple of days every so often, to no ill effect. One thing’s for sure, I’m definitely not missing virtual PR! ‘See’ you on Saturday! 😀❤️🏃♀️
🤗🤗 Cheeky, You are having just one day indoors and it sounds like you’re having a proper ‘nothing to do but slumber day’!! That’s perfect! Hope you’ve enjoyed every minute of it!! Guilt free!! 😁🤗🤗❤️
I’m doing ok Cheeky! 🤗 I’m still running when I get the inspiration, but I’m exercising daily too. I’m being a little sporadic with the running 😊, but at the moment things are so uncertain, it just feels right to be a bit gentle with myself too.
I totally agree Fab. Being kind to ourselves is key. I’m running plenty of miles per week, but it’s on my terms. I have to keep loving it. Fortunately I still do, so all good. ❤️
Keep doing what you’re doing. One day we’ll have that PR meetup! 😘
Ahh yes I was fine in the end Baddie. 😀 I’m such a creature of habit, and once I’ve decided on something it feels wrong to change it. It worked out well though, as it meant I was able to run today feeling much more positive. 🏃♀️👍
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