However, to quickly recap, I've kept running this year. I did the Great South Run in 2018 with a very respectable time of just over 2 hours with my running buddy pushing me along. My knee has basically got a lot better, despite a glitch recently, and I've been behaving and listening to my body.
I have continued to run regularly with Clare and I really feel that, whilst I still don't love running, I now actually like it, and using it as a tool when I am stressed, or low (or even having a good day) to clear my head, be focussed and my brain feels less cluttered.
I'm doing a monthly challenge now where I run a set number of km each month. Last month it was 25km, this month is 25km. Who knows I might increase it to 50 over time....... but let's not get too carried away!!!
I'm looking forward to the spring coming, and dryer weather, when we can vary our running routes a little more. It's been really cold, and I even used a treadmill to do one of my runs. I haven't run on a treadmill for many many years!!!
I had an amazing trip to the National Running show, listening to incredible athletes such as Paula Radcliffe, Jo Pavey, Roger Black, Steve Edwards, Ben Pope. I meet the Run Mummy Run founder, Leanne Davies, and was everso slightly startstruck that she knew my name - but to be fair tagging her in My instagram posts might have given her a clue. But even so!!!! I bought some new kit, both clothing and gadgets which I love and have put into use. I might blog on those on. On another note, for amazing gluten free food, visit the Little Owl, next to the Holiday Inn, at the NEC.
Let's not leave 6 months to speak again!!!
And I've made the decision to join a running club again. It was a hard decision to move away from the club I'd previously been at, but this feels the right place to be at a new club at this time. I know some people might not like this, but at the risk of sounding selfish, this is about finding somewhere where I am comfortable.
And I've made the decision to join a running club again. It was a hard decision to move away from the club I'd previously been at, but this feels the right place to be at a new club at this time. I know some people might not like this, but at the risk of sounding selfish, this is about finding somewhere where I am comfortable.
Toodles!!
