** Running, Racing, Participating **
Why did that happen that I fell away?
Covid in 2020 changed a lot of things for us all and I just got out of the habit of going along. My fault and my fault alone as I just never mustered the drive or enthusiasm to get going again. I had been taking part in the big 10mile races and half-marathons but totally neglected my local – on my doorstep – runs.
2024 I resolved to fix this. The parkrun was lovely. Such a good atmosphere. Nice people, no pressure, no one really cared about times. I had lovely company CO’B. You can be anonymous if you want to. There was buggies and dogs and walkers and smiles and encouragement. There was no prizes, no fuss. I can be certain this applies to all parkruns in the country. Oh yes and it is FREE to enter. The organisation is superb.
The BHAA 5K in Little Island last Sunday was equally enjoyable. The day was good, the welcome was friendly, the runners were in great mood.
Take it handy, it is early in the Year yet.
Lovely morning in February for the shorts and t-shirt.”
The race itself was ok. Game face on with a smile and just do the best you can. Thanks AG for the company.
Afterwards
Great to be finished.
Looking forward to the next one.
Are you going for a cuppa?”
No one mentioned times. These are pressures we put on ourselves when in fact no one else really cares. Fellow runners will support you whether good or bad so why then do so many people not run due to worries and anxieties.
I attended these races, I didn’t kill myself racing. I enjoyed myself and the occasion. I lived in the moment, in the day. In fact each race was a PB for the day I ran, as that particular day will never occur again. There will be other runs and races but each day is unique and special.
We love the City and Big Town races with thousands of people that cost a fortune. There is fun and enjoyment locally in low key races that cost very little or you can run free.
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated”
#pwr
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