Always Hurdles

I thought I would quickly write something as I have not blogged for nearly 2 weeks...again! I think this is what I am up against as far as trying to keep up some sort of fitness regime and continue with a busy working mum life! I read other blogs such as "lil runner" and think WOW how does she do it?  It certainly gives me inspiration to read their blogs but still doesn't help with actually getting out there!

I have an excuse this time. I have been trying to get over a viral bug which has been causing a dry, irritating cough. Together with the fact that we have just got ourselves a new puppy (see below) and I think I may have a mild allergy to her fluffy fur! I have had a bit of a wheeze and itchy eyes. So the combination has not been good and has been keeping me up at night coughing to my hearts content. Very annoying. It dawned on me today that I don't need to go out for a run,  which I don't feel will help my symptoms at the moment. So watch this space. I have a day off on Friday so hope to do something. xx

"Misty"  a border collie at 9 weeks old

Just Run!

I had hoped to run yesterday morning before work and as usual I was so tired that it wasn't so appealing at 6.45am in the morning and then the day whizzed by. By the time I got home from work at 5.30 I really didn't feel like running. It's a constant battle in my head. Paul suggested I chilled last night with a glass of wine ( not a bad suggestion after all) and run today. I am lucky this week as my mother in law is here to visit and help out with the kids so I took advantage of that today. After I announced to Paul that I was going for a run and could I borrow his stopwatch he just said don't bother with that, just run. Mmm what a good idea. I'll push myself and see how far I can run for. I took my running gear and went straight from work. I decided this might be a better idea....no excuses really.
I decided to go to my old favourite, the seafront, as it really can't be compared to running along the roadside. Dusk was just beginning and the seaviews were spectacular. Here is the view I started off with before I started my run.

It was a beautiful sunny day today and I was looking forward to my run and then when I stepped outside at 5.30pm rain looked imminent. Another battle in my head....NO you are going to do this! Anyway, I was already changed and needed to do it. Luckily it stayed dry for the duration.

As I started off, I decided I would follow Pauls advice and just run. I ran for 15 minutes! Yeehah. It felt good. After all that 2 mins, 3 mins stopping and starting, and now I'm able to run 15 mins! Yes, I had to get over that initial bit of Oh my god, I'm not going to be able to do this but it was worth it.  At least now I know I can do it and it's upto me to go further. I will. xx