The reality of life and your running mojo PT 1

[Windoze]

So I've not posted in these forums for a while. This forum and the people within were the building blocks of where I started and where it all began.

2022 began with such an amazing start. I had the holiday of a life time in Florida and met my girlfriends dad and wonderful step mom.

My plans for the year were to start off with 3 sprint Tri's on my return! Swimming coaching ticked off! Bike sprints all in order! Brick runs and the pain 🤣 practiced...

Then life kicks in....

My younger brother collapsed at work with a bleed on the brain. The air ambulance resuscitated him twice on the flight into Coventry hospital.

The next three weeks are a blur. He finally passed away in and end of life care unit in the hospital after having life support removed as there was no brain activity and no way back.

It's now a few months later and I realise how hard it is to motivate yourself just...just sometimes to even get out back running.

What I learnt with c25k and the amazing people within...is just sometimes put one foot in front of the other.

Every step we take is a win 🏆 🙌 its kept me going and I know it will keep many people going too.

Xx

[TailChaser Marathon]

Oh Windoze, you’ve gone through such a tough, tough time. You’re right, C25k is so much more than learning to run. Big hugs from the Kat family 🤗🤗🤗 xxx

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Thank you Tails x

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

My heart goes out to you reading that. I'm so sorry for your loss ,what a shock for you and your family, so tragic and I can't imagine how you start to gather yourself to gain a sense of normality.It's great to have a focus & aim, exercise can be the best therapy - be gentle on yourself , like you said each step is a win. 😘x

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Kind words Aliboo70 thank you x

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Life has a habit of kicking you in the guts. So sorry to hear what you've gone through.

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to nowster]

Thank you Nowster. Kick in the nuts...

[misswobble Marathon]

Oh dear Windoze I’m so sorry to hear your sad news. That’s truly awful 😞. What a terrible shock for you and your family. We can never know what’s around the corner. It’s very shocking and destabilising and I hope you can start to pick up the pieces and get back to some semblance of normality.

I hope that getting back to running will help you. Good luck 🙂🙏

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thank you MissWobble. I'm trying!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Windoze]

🙂👍

[Katnap Marathon]

I've always thought of you as being one step ahead of me. I'll be your wingman on your next sortie! ✈️✈️

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Your a star. Think you'll be busy on 2Castles but I'll have a look what's coming up locally 10k wise 😉

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

I’m so sorry about your brother Windoze

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you RunWillie

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Oh Windoze, that’s the saddest news. I’m so sorry. You had every right to be knocked sideways.

Maybe getting back running and training can be your solace. We can help support you if you like. Get back out there when you’re ready. ❤️

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Hey Cheeky . Kind words thank you. I'm back out training....its been hard but I'm back. Just a little unfitter 😪

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Windoze]

Your fitness will return Windoze, you’re a toughie! 💪

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Sad news indeed. I an so sorry.As Katnap says, Running is about more than running and these forums... much more than reporting of runs.

Try to stay storm and positive... and as ever, take it slow and steady. x

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you old Floss. Slow and steady it is. Apart from my interval session...

[Frenc Half Marathon]

I am sorry Windoze . 😊

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Thank you Frenc

[RunningJ123 10 Miles]

Oh dear... I'm so sorry... what a shock, and what heartache 😥

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to RunningJ123]

Totes...thank you RunningJ123

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

Windoze, it is lovely to have you back on the forum. I was saddened to hear about your brother illness and tragic death, so sudden and a real shock (the Kats kept me informed). My heart goes out to you and your family. Hopefully we will see you again soon in Stratford, in your trainers, putting one foot in front of the other…. Bon courage my friend xx

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

Hey Shakes! Thank you. Kind words! Been following your travels and runs! Great stuff...hopefully catch you at Stratford PR in the near future

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

As you will have found already Windoze, family friends and running, in different ways, are all really important components in finding a way to live with such a loss. Take good care of each other.

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you Beachcomber. Wise words x

[lexi6 10 Miles]

I'm so very sorry to hear you have lost your brother Windoze, a huge shock for you and very sad.

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to lexi6]

Thank you Lexi6 x

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

I am so very sorry to read this Windoze. What a heart-breaking time for you and everyone who loved your brother. It must have been a huge shock.

Your body will be your best guide and will tell you when to run and when to rest. Grief can be very hard on your physical stamina so take it easy and be kind to yourself.

Sending you strength and some peace x

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you Irishprincess. Receiving the peace...x

[SmilingTortoise1 Half Marathon]

Oh Windoze I am so sorry for your loss. It is so sad and my heart really feels for you. Be kind to yourself and be proud of any small steps you take.

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to SmilingTortoise1]

Thank you SmilingTortoise !

It actually made me smile and laugh typing your forum name 😀

[Cmoi Marathon]

So sorry to hear of your brother's untimely death Windoze - such a shock for you and your family. Keep on putting one foot in front of the other. I wish you hope for the way ahead. xx

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you Cmoi x

[Bluebirdrunner]

So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Windoze. So sad and a terrible shock for you and your family. Take it gently and do what feels right for you.

xxx

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you Bluebirdrunner x

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Oh no Windoze, I am so sorry to hear what you have been going through. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Running is a great release when you are able to get out there again. Big hugs from us in Southsea.

[Windoze Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy5. Sending them hugs back down south x