29/08/2020
Hi all, hope you’re all well and are still ticking over/thrashing the workouts?!
A periodic drop in, as promised, from me. I’ve been maintaining my more or less daily workouts x 6 a week. Took a couple of days off whilst on hols but also tried some portable equipment whilst we were away, that did the job!
Today I ventured out and did my first road run in what feels like forever....it may actually be the first one I’ve done this year in fact.
I’m not a ‘runner’ anymore. I used to pound the miles out and enter the odd event, but age doesn’t come alone and I do have to listen to my body (knees) these days. So, a local 3.41 miles was done and achieved in 29.40. I know I shouldn’t be bothered about the timings as it’s an achievement just to get out there, but I’m happy with sub 9 min miles. I feel that’s acceptable for me 😂 (Competitive to the end!)
In short, it’s just good to get out there and do something! I can’t ever see me running half marathons or OCR’s ever again in my life, but I’m happy to be able to run round the block and not feel like I’m dying at the end.
Whatever distance you manage, whatever pace....it’s still better than sitting with your feet up in the sofa and do nothing at all. Be proud of yourself for even getting yourself out there and don’t allow yourself to feel judged by seasoned runners (or gym goers in the same vein!) The only person allowed to judge you is YOU! 💪🏼🏃🏼♀️
