revelation

[pollyp1]

I always knew I'd get through c25k, but I never, ever, thought I'd miss exercise when I found myself unable to do it.

[JoolieB1 Graduate]

Oh no! What has happened to stop you moving?? 😮

[pollyp1 Graduate in reply to JoolieB1]

Nothing dramatic - life, an achey calf (which I thought was better) which - luckily - feels ok this morning and a mild bug. Nothing a good nights sleep hasn't put into perspective! Thanks for asking

[Irish-John Graduate]

It's a wonderful addiction isn't it

[pollyp1 Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Best I've had

[CarolStr Graduate]

Thought it was just me! Had a stinking cold for the past week so haven't run for 10 days and am getting decidedly grumpy and frustrated about not being able to run. May venture out today for W7R2 and see how I get on. Before C25K my only addiction was chocolate! Hope you're feeling better today PollyP1 and that your achey calf is still ok.

[pollyp1 Graduate in reply to CarolStr]

Thank you, and nope, not just you! Achey calf seems ok after wandering around the house for a bit. I shall go for a decent walk later and run tomorrow (fingers crossed). Hope you, too, are feeling better and that you get a run in soon!

[mooning Graduate]

The old adage that you don't know what you've got till its gone. I've been very fortunate and lucky not to have experienced bouts of depression as my close friends have, but the one thing I did notice was how a few days of not exercising and running affected my mental health and happiness.

[pollyp1 Graduate in reply to mooning]

Indeed! I think walking and running are brilliant for managing moods. Walking helped me lose weight, keep my joints flexible and stay sane in difficult (now past) times. What's not to like. Happy running

[mooning Graduate in reply to pollyp1]

Exactly. The joys a run.

[Razouski]

I know how you feel, I haven't been able to un for two weeks due to surgery. I had only got up to week 8 but now I can't believe how frustrated I am, not being able to run. Hope you're back running soon.

[pollyp1 Graduate in reply to Razouski]

Thanks, and you. I seem to have aggravated on old back injury but plan to wind back the time and then move forward again. Or at least that's the plan. You'll get there!

[pollyp1 Graduate in reply to Razouski]

Forgot to say (my friend texted to tell me she's pregnant and I got distracted!) - I hope that you have a trouble free recovery.