Another evening, another run... W3!

[RainbowC]

As I was driving DD home from her gym class last night, I asked - jokingly - 'So, are you going to come running with me when we get home?!' And to our mutual amazement she said 'yes, why not?!'

So we got in, quick drink & change, and out we went into the cold, dark night! We agreed that we'd just do the straightforward Week 3 run, no extra time, as we were both exhausted and felt that this would be challenge enough. A good call. We managed it all, but I for one didn't have any spare capacity by the end. I said this, and DD2 immediately dashed off for a quick sprint, just to prove a point! But we were both glad we went, glad we did it, and pleased to have done exactly what we set out to do.

And that little bit of determination last night means that I have managed to run 3 times this week - so the next one on Saturday comes right on schedule, and I've not missed anything out at all by missing last Saturday! #smug

[Seasidepanda Graduate]

I’m aiming to do park runs with at least one of my girls by the spring!

I’m trying to set an example. They aren’t naturally sporty kids and I don’t want them to grow up couch potatoes like me!!

[RainbowC Graduate in reply to Seasidepanda]

My DD1 has suggested this week that she’s like to do our local 10k in May. Much as I hate to squash any impulse to do Healthy Things And Exercise, I don’t think that’s the best plan for her, but if it were a 5k you bet I’d be encouraging it! I’m hoping that a side benefit of me running is that they see that you don’t have to be good at something, you don’t have to compete, as long as you enjoy it. And that making time for yourself and managing your own health are important.

Gosh, that all sounds very preachy! Basically I’d like to think I’m setting a good example in some ways...!

[skysue16 Graduate]

You deserve to feel smug 😊👍 well done both of you