Still here, still pootling along 😁

[Frenc]

Well, it’s been a funny last month or so running wise. I did my first race and then fairly swiftly after that, I tripped in the woods and really tore something - hamstring and lower bum were not happy with me so I had to have a week off. I gingerly tried a little 3k after the time off which went ok, phew! Since then I went on holiday and as much as I’d told myself I’d try and tear up some miles while on my hols, it never really happens like that does it! I had some nice trots along the promenade bit, and did a steep hill a few times, but really these were just maintenance runs tbh.

Result? I am prob the most out of shape I’ve been in in quite a while 🤣. My local hills feel like Mt. Everest and my heart rate is not a happy bunny. I had an awful 8k this morning, I nearly threw in the towel more than once BUT I have to think the only way to get back in shape is just run! With a bit of luck the rest will follow! 🤞🤞🤞. Anyway, here are some photos of recent runs,

Hope everyone is having a smashing day, running or not 😊😊😊.

[misswobble Marathon]

yes, that’s so true. Just go out and run for as long or far as you feel you want to. That’s what I’m doing. I’m the heaviest I’ve been since 2010 🙄. I’ve been out of sorts for weeks! I’ve got another race next week, which I’ll be running as I’ve paid for it 😁. Thank goodness it’s a 10k 😤

I hope you’ll soon be firing on all cylinders 💥. Being under par is no fun ☹️

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Ah thanks for your very kind words 😊. But yes, that’s all we can do, just keep on running. Best of luck with your 10k!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Frenc]

thank you 🙂👍. It starts just down the road so I can walk there and pitch up ready to run 🏃‍♀️🙂

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Very civilised! 😁

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Frenc]

the race used to go past my house - when it was the half marathon that is. My neighbours used to turn out to cheer me on. Great fun 😁

There’s usually about 900 runners so it looks huge as the park’s so small 😁 I ran through yesterday and they were getting things ready.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

It sounds right up your street misswobble (pun totally intended 🤣).

[misswobble Marathon]

boom boom😁

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

It will all soon start to fall in to place again, I’m sure . The summer was not good for me - I really don’t enjoy running in the heat as much as I do in autumn and winter, so I am not in great shape…but I am improving!🤞

Lovely photos too!😍

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you so much Sandraj39 , I’m sure it will all slot into place 😊. It hasn’t helped that my head’s not really been in it either! Still, a copy of Runner’s World and a cup of tea will help. Phew that was a summer and a half wasn’t it, I think we’re all still cooling down 😁.

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Yes I’m sure you just need to embed the habit again as you feel stronger. The first few runs back for sure will be rough, but over time you’ll find your flow again. I just did my first 20 after covid a couple of weeks back and it was hard and slow. But i know it will come back with time.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thank you Decker 😊. Sorry to hear you had covid, and really well done on that 20.

[Cmoi Marathon]

So much sympathy Frenc . I'm pretty much back to where I was two years ago, only with scars. 🙄 Keep on getting out there as and when you can! 👍

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks Cmoi ! That’s what I’m going to do, just keep on trucking, but with 2 legs rather than wheels obviously 😁. It’ll Improve. Glad you’re pretty much back to where you were 😊.

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc . Unfortunately I'm only back to where I was roughly 4 months after starting running, so have quite a way to go still. Keep telling myself things have to get better at some point!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

We just need to keep the faith a little bit don’t we 😊.

[HeavyFoot Half Marathon]

Oh dear, French ! The ups and downs of the dedicated runner. Well done on finishing that 8km despite the gremlins whispering in your ear 👿

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to HeavyFoot]

Thanks HeavyFoot ! They were super gremlins 😁.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Ooh, runs like that are tough for the mind aren't they? You won't be that out of shape, really you won't. Be kind to yourself and run to enjoy; before you know it the runs will feel easy again and your mind will have been tricked into cooperating too!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Ah just what I needed to hear, thank you Linda. 😁😁😁

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Beautiful photos Frenc 🙂 And any type of running on holiday is always a pleasure.

I’m with you on the recovery running. I’m nowhere near where I was at the beginning of this year but at least we’re both moving in the right direction 🏃‍♀️

Here’s to shutting the past away and getting on with the present 😍

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Definitely IP! I did enjoy the holiday runs 😁. Hope your back is a bit better? 😊

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

We’re getting there thanks Frenc. Still no running this week though ☹️

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Oh, bless you, you had a rotten fall and you’ve come back, 8k is a good distance even if it wasn’t great in your mind, it was great in most, including in mine as i sit all snotty on the couch

The photos are lovely

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SueAppleRun . Poor you all snotty on the couch, nothing worse than a head full of cold 🥶😊.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Frenc]

Lots of things worse i’m sure but hey, it won’t last forever

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Sorry to hear you've had injury Frenc, wondered why you hadn't posted 😨

But glad to hear,even though its still tough you're getting out and keeping going 👏🏃‍♀️🥰

Hope you had a lovely time on holiday ☺️

Im still struggling to get back to where I was before my foot injury.. just 7K thismornin 😮

Set back but im sure we'll be back on form soon🙏

Just gotta keep on keeping on 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍🤗

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Thanks Sparky and well done on that 7k 😊. The holiday was lovely but it seems like a long time ago now. Started a new job this week and it’s very busy! Sorry to hear you’re still struggling, but yes, we will be back on form soon, everything crossed! All the best 😁😁😁🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️.