I’m back again

[Tasha99]

I’ve had a few tough months. It’s a shame as I was training for the Yorkshire marathon and things were going great. I had a fabulous 20 mile run on September 1st. In fact, I wish I’d kept going to marathon distance as I would’ve got my sub 5 hours in but I decided to save myself for race day. Unfortunately, I drove myself into the ground in the summer holidays (I’m a primary school teacher) creating a website for my running club with my IT geek friend, and then going back to work was when the wheels finally fell off. I lasted three days and then went off on the sick. 💥 running form went and I didn’t do the race. Things are much better now. Work is good. I went back after 3 weeks. Running is on the way back. I’ve entered Manchester marathon but I’m not telling anyone about that ( you guys can know as we’re VRBs) as I feel too much pressure when others know. If I do it, then good. If I don’t, no one I know will know. We’ll see how the next 12 weeks pan out. I’m starting to up my distance again and working on decreasing the heart rate. I hope you’re all well Xx

[GTFC Marathon]

You are inspirational and such a wonderful person. I'll cheer you all the way! So many on here are ready to back you, whatever happens, you will have us behind you 😊

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GTFC]

You have had my back the whole time. I’m really grateful 😊

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

Welcome back Tasha99 You’ve been missed. Sorry you’ve had a tough few months. Glad things are better. Cheering you on ❤️🏃‍♀️

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Why that you RW! How are things with you? What’s going on on down under?

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

All well here 🥰We moved to Western Australia last year so I’ve been enjoying exploring new running routes. It’s pretty hot here in the Summer but beautiful 😎

My new running route ❤️🏃‍♀️

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

I hear it might be 41 degrees in Perth on Xmas day! Fab photo 😍

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

It’s 44 degrees today. Too hot to even go outside 🥵

Hope you’ve had a good Christmas x

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

It’s 5 degrees here and raining 🥶 🤣 Funnily enough I had Xmas lunch with someone from Perth!

[Hidden]

Manchester here she comes you're brilliant, you'll be brilliant, Manchester will be a richer marathon for your involvement Tasha 👍🥳🎅

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Oh wow thank you! It’s not a definite just yet. I shall see how things go. I really hope you are ok. Sending many hugs 🤗

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Great to see you back Tasha. I did wonder what had happened to you. Pressure, beyond the demands we place on ourselves, is something we don’t need. I am on the IC myself at the moment with a foot that keeps swelling every time I run. Rest and ice is the order of the day. Just going to plod on and wait for things to improve! 👍

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

BC! But the IC again 😕 Are you off to see Pippa? Maybe one day we’ll catch up over Albert parkrun again? Did Sandie ever come to visit yet? Hope you recover well soon 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

As soon as I get this foot sorted I will be back to Albert Park. I have been to the physio, but the problem has got much worse to the point where walking is a problem …hence the rest and ice until after Christmas ; settle it down a bit and then let those steely fingers work their magic.Have a good Christmas 🙂

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

You too BC. Have a wonderful day tomorrow. The local hill is calling me again too 😍

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Not yet Tasha99 but I haven’t forgotten!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Hello, good to see you back and wishing you well on your marathon journey

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you! It’s lovely to come back and see so many VRBs still here. I hope you are both well 😊

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Tasha99]

We are good thanks and a very happy Christmas to you xx

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

And to you too Xx

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Nice to see you back again Tasha99, I wish you a very happy Christmas and a great running 2022 🏃🏾👍🎄🤶

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Al! Merry Christmas to you too 😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Hi Tasha, how lovely to see you back. You never know what life can throw at you, but the fact you felt so great at 20 miles last time (20 miles - in my dreams!!) means I have every confidence you’ll absolutely rock the Manchester Marathon. 😀 Your secret is safe with us! Happy training. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

That’s so lovely! I hope so. We shall see! I hope you are well. 🤫

[Instructor57]

Hey Tasha , great to see you back .And so pleased things are getting back on track .

You have been missed !

Hope you have a great Christmas !

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

Hey there! Thank you and all the best for Xmas and the New Year too 👌🏽

[Cmoi Marathon]

Hello Tasha99 , I'm so pleased to see you back on here. Sorry you've been having tough times - I'd been wondering where you'd got to, didn't want to pry though - and glad things are now on the up.

Enjoy preparing for the Marathon-That-Must-Not-Be-Named, and be kind to yourself too. Happy running!

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you so much! Have a wonderful Christmas 😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Welcome back! Good to see you're feeling better about things - enjoy your training! xxx

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thank you Roseabi. It’s good to be back 😊

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Hello Tasha! I was wondering how you were. Sorry to hear you had a few setbacks, but it’s great you’re back and training for Manchester (shhh I won’t tell anyone 🤣). All the best 🎄🌟🎁.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Frenc]

🤐I am grateful for your lovely reply. All the best 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Good to see you back Tasha. So sorry to hear you've been through such a tough time, but great to hear you are more positive again and things are back on track. Good luck. No pressure. Enjoy the journey, one day at a time 🥰

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Great advice! We’ll see how things pan out…Have a lovely Christmas 🎄

[Decker Ultramarathon]

It’s so good to see you back Tasha. Yes it’s been such a challenging year for so many and I hope you are stronger for it after your struggles. All the best for your training! 👊🙌

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Decker]

Hi Decker! Thank you for your good wishes. I guess it has been a challenging year all round, hasn’t it. I didn’t think of the covid pressures too. I guess all the things mount up. I hope you are well 😊

[Bomoao]

I’m really grateful for the support you offered me when I first got started with the C25k a year ago. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to repay your kindness when you were most in need, but I hope will share your highs and lows of the MM training on here so we can support you back. You’re such a valued member, Tasha, and everyone on here will be rooting for you! Good luck 🤞 ☺️

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Bomoao]

Wow what a lovely message! You’re so kind. It’s funny how people you’ve never met can be such an important part of your life. I will post regularly. Maybe it will motivate me more. I’m a bit scared and anxious I’ll drop out but we’ll see. I hope you are well. Have a lovely Christmas 🎄

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Lovely to hear from you again Tasha.

Good luck with the training 🍀 and I look forward to reading about it 🙂

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Hi IP! I hope you are well. It’s been lovely catching back up with people on here over the last day. I hope you are well and still enjoying your running All the best for Christmas 🎄

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

All good here thanks. Just started training this week for March HM 🙂

Have a lovely Christmas 🎄🎁

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Oh good luck! You will smash it 💥

[Katnap Marathon]

Fingers crossed for your continued recovery 🤞🤞

🎄🐱 Xmas Katnap 🐱🎄

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Thank you Katnap!

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Welcome back Tasha - glad to hear things are on the up again.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you! I hope you’re well too 🎄😊

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Tasha99]

Yes very well thanks 😀

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Pleased to hear things are better for you. I'm with you on the secret event running-now pressure, but all of the glory!

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Week7]

Exactly this! Thank you 😊

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Sorry to hear you’ve been through a tough time but great that you’re back running again. I’m sure you’ll do brilliantly if you decide to do Manchester. Happy Christmas 🎄

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

And to you too Sandie! I’ve thought about everyone lots Xx

[GTFC Marathon]

Wasn't a dream. You are really back 🥰

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Xx

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Hi Tasha

Glad to hear that things are getting better for you, I wondered what had happened.

I’ve missed the open entry for Manchester but I’m planning on trying again when it reopens on 10th Jan. If I do get in, I’m fine with remaining anonymous if that helps.

Also, Happy Christmas!

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Oh let me know if you get in! We should defs meet! I only need one HU VRB so far!

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Great to see you back. Work and life have a dreadful habit of interrupting our running 🙈 if only we could make it our priority! Hope all goes to plan. You're right, pressure is just too much.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you so much. This forum is so good!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

I didn’t see this before Tasha as I have been on a self imposed tech break for Christmas. I am sorry that you have been struggling but I’m so pleased you are back on the forum. I am sure you will find that all the support you need for your running is here, as shown in the comments from others.

We are living in strange times and this forum has been a great distraction.

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Tech breaks are great for sanity! I do them too when needed! Thank you for your kind message and I hope you are well 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Tasha99]

Yes I am still running along and getting my parkruns in, which I’m loving.