Where one door closes another opens…🙂

[Sandraj39]

So my plans for the Cardiff Half went to pot when my cat got hit by a car (we still have him❤️) and then I promptly went down with covid! I have to be honest, it hit me harder than the first time I caught it but fortunately getting back to running has been good - but I just couldn’t make up those lost weeks of training in time.

Never mind, we are runners - this happens!! So, refocus on my next goal which is the Great South Run on 20th October. I opted to stay on the local roads today (rather than my lovely trails😍), thinking this would be better preparation for a 10 mile road race. I chose a 6.5K loop that I often use - it’s mostly away from the main road and relatively quiet, it has a few ups and downs but nothing too scary!

The plan was 13/14k and happily I managed to complete 14k. The weather was mild and the sun was shining.🙂 I ran very much to feel, keeping my pace slow - and most of this run felt good. Yes, it was also good to get to the end but I think I could have plodded on further had this been race day…

So, one more long run next weekend and then fingers crossed I will make it to the start line of the Great South Run! 🤞

[David_G Metric Marathon]

Well done for keeping up with everything and doing what you can Sandraj39 I’m sure you’ll be fine for Cardiff! Best of luck with everything 👍

[misswobble Marathon]

I’m pleased puss is on the mend 🙂

Your run sounds lovely and just the thing after illness and stress 🙂.

Roll on GSR 😀🏃‍♀️👍

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Bad luck about COVID and the worry about your pet, that run was good training though so you are on track

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you - yes, I think I am!🤞

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Yay, sounds a great run, well done 😊👍

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Oh no, you have really been through it Sandraj39 , I hope your cat is recovering. Sorry to hear that you can’t do the Cardiff half; it sounds like a good HM.

Well done for achieving 14k having had Covid- it is so debilitating. But having done that, then you should be fine on the 20th. You are certainly ahead of me - that is next week’s target.

I am just hoping we have a lovely day like we’ve both had this week.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Yes, the weather was fab yesterday too. I’m looking forward to being part of the support team at Cardiff and have my sign ready to cheer on everyone who’s made it to race day! Definitely one to try next year - my son and my sister are running it tomorrow (as well as cheekychipmunks of course!)

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Love this!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandraj39]

Excellent! cheekychipmunks will have to look out for that too. Have a lovely day.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

That's great news Sandraj39 ! Well done on your 14k,sure you'll be great for the GSR 💪😊🏃‍♀️xxx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Well done for that sensible and positive attitude... not to mention the 14 k 👏👏👏 Cardiff next year perhaps?

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Oh, I hope so linda9389 !🤞🙂

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

impressive running Sandra, and I love your attitude. I’m slowly increasing my long runs as preparation for a HM in December and I’m finding it hard, so thank you for showing me the way.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

What Half are you doing Shake-and-run ?

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

Bordeaux

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

🤞🙂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

A 14K is a great confidence booster for GSR, so you’re more or less ready. And you don’t have to worry about Monty ❤️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

You will be good on the day Sandraj. GSR will be awash with HU talent…..and me 😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Oh your poor cat Sandraj39 , I’m relieved he made it though 💔🙏❤️

I’ll look out for your excellent sign tomorrow! Shame you can’t take part, but covid really knocks you for six doesn’t it? Hopefully next year for Cardiff! 😀

Here’s to a meetup at the GSR! 🤞

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Oh MY ! When things go pear shaped, they really do !!!

Well done you on a great return run... sounds pretty awesome to this short distance snail !!! The GSR is going to be a lovely one xxx

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Sorry about your cat but hope it is recovered now too. COVID is horrible - I'm battling school induced colds that keep going to my chest and stopping me running so I know how annoying that is. Good luck for the GSR!