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RARun no.9: The running diary nobody asked for 🏃♀️✨
After a really busy day at work and finishing late I very nearly didn’t go. You know that in-between moment where you’re negotiating with yourself? That.
I realised I was making excuses, got changed fast, jumped in the car and made it with two minutes to spare.
Went out with the Slow Girls Run Club and honestly… my legs felt HEAVY from the start. Even the downhill felt like hard work. I did the full 5k running (and I use that term loosely - some people could definitely walk faster), but I did it.
The uphill nearly finished me. Legs felt like sludge, constant effort to keep them moving. I stayed right at the back of the running group, was very slow, but I didn’t stop. They even sent two of the ladies to check on me because I took so long - which is hilarious and also really lovely.
That’s what I love about running club though. Everyone cheers you on as you pass, and you get the biggest cheer at the end. As adults, we don’t cheer ourselves on enough - so being part of something that supportive just feels really good.
I’m not great at pushing myself out of my comfort zone, but I love running with these girls and I’m going to keep showing up.
Also… my new @bimbleandbolt socks (and hoodie) had a great time 🧦✨
Messy.
Slow.
But I showed up. 💛
#slowrunner #beginnerrunner #runningjourney #runnergirl #mumswhorun
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