Thank you Frenc 🤗

[sparky66]

I haven't been running well for a few months now.. started with a foot injury .. that healed and I got back to a few weeks regular running and a couple of 10Ks ,then family issues.. which had me up and down the road to Glasgow, while I got a few runs in I missed all my strength training days,this had a huge impact on my running... Then I stubbed my baby toe.. another couple of weeks off..worked on my strength training..

But then sadly my Sister passed away suddenly from a heart attack a week passed on Monday 💔

I've been in Glasgow since with family 🙏

Thismornin I woke to a lovely message from Frenc, we started our running journey at the same time more than two years ago...

And it's been a pleasure to share in our ups and downs throughout the years, as with many here... 💕🏃‍♀️🏃

Just wanted to say thank you all.. 🙏

I feel like a runner now and know I'll get back... Life throws us some tough challenges..

But us runner's are made of tougher stuff 💪

To anyone else out there going through a difficult time..hang on in there.. stay positive..and we'll get there 🙏❤️

🏃🏃‍♀️💖

[Instructor57]

So sorry to hear of your recent loss and troubles and as you say ... Youl get back ! 🙏And well done Frenc 🎉

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks Instructor57 😊

[Peter44 10 Miles]

So sorry to hear about your sister, very sad, i hope you can get back to some running, as i know how it helped me, having lost alot of close family. 🙏

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Peter44]

Good to see you Peter ☺️Hopefully you are well and still getting out there? 🙏

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

I’m so sorry to read about your sister sparky. That is tough.

But running can help so much and of course, you’re amongst your running pals here. You’ll get out when you feel like it, a gentle jogette when the time is right.

Take care x

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP 🎈 Yes gentle joggette sounds perfect 😁

[Cmoi Marathon]

Sincere condolences sparky66 . Yes, you'll get through this, and running will help, but don't forget to be kind to yourself. Well done Frenc too.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks Cmoi ☺️

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Very sorry to hear about the passing of your sister Caroline, I am sure it won't be long before you can get back to running, injury free, good luck.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan, I've been in Glasgow so many Saturdays recently and still haven't tried the Elder Park Parkrun 🙈

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

So sorry for your loss sparky66 . Running will be here for you when you need it …as will this lovely forum. Take care.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandraj39 🤗

[Frenc Half Marathon]

You are more than welcome Sparky, it was lovely to hear from you and I am just so sorry to hear about your sister. I’m sure we’ll be sharing running tales again very soon, in the meantime, really take care if yourself 🤗🤗🤗.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

So sorry to hear your sad news , keep strong and hope running will help with your grief xxx 😘

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks aliboo 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Dealing with the sudden loss of your sister is very hard for all of your family Sparky. Take good care of each other 🤗🤗🤗.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you Beachcomber66 🤗

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

So sorry to hear about your loss sparky66 . It is amazing how friendships form on this running , often with people you’ll never meet. But the support and encouragement is exceptional compared to the other ‘social’ media sites.

I hope that running will give you the opportunity to have some you time .

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Well done for getting out