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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2014 9:58:39 GMT -5

So, I got my trainers on for the first time since 8 February. Felt a bit nervous, but set my expectations low. Like just a mile is okay kind of low. But ideally, 3 miles would make me feel better. Sun was shining, London marathon had just started on telly. It was time to make my comeback.

I did it. Slow (8:54 per mile) but didn't hurt too much. My legs felt like lead, but that's also because I have secondary lymphedema and they haven't had enough blood pumping through them - totally my fault. My 5km time was 27 mins, which, given the state of me, is not bad.
Plus! I cycled 8 miles to the pub and back yesterday. Loving my bike. Will ride it to gym as well (3mile round trip, couple of hills) this week. Why have I not owned a bike for years?

Anyway, massive AW for such a small victory, but it has broken down a huge mental barrier about restarting.

Chester Half Marathon on 18 May? Yeah, I got this.

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kams Senior Member Posts: 8,378 Likes: 8,028	Small Victories Apr 13, 2014 10:03:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kams on Apr 13, 2014 10:03:35 GMT -5 I'm so glad to hear this! Chester is yours!
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bostonmichelle Senior Member Posts: 9,801 Likes: 17,461	Small Victories Apr 13, 2014 14:02:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bostonmichelle on Apr 13, 2014 14:02:29 GMT -5 Best of luck in Chester! That's awesome that you got back into running that quickly.
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melmel48 Full Member Posts: 4,079 Likes: 5,564	Small Victories Apr 13, 2014 16:59:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by melmel48 on Apr 13, 2014 16:59:04 GMT -5 Awesome! Chester is yours!
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clseale Elder Posts: 11,757 Likes: 18,989	Small Victories Apr 13, 2014 17:02:18 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by clseale on Apr 13, 2014 17:02:18 GMT -5 That sounds like such a lovely weekend. I hope you enjoyed every second of it; you deserve it.
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Post by thom on Apr 13, 2014 18:01:40 GMT -5

Good for you honey! Sounds like a lovely day, especially w/ the London marathon happening. And... You are not slow. Under 9:00 miles just coming back is awesome. Hope things go well & you continue to enjoy your bike too.

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agswife Junior Member Posts: 824 Likes: 246	Small Victories Apr 13, 2014 18:09:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by agswife on Apr 13, 2014 18:09:40 GMT -5 I love that your "slow" pace would be SUPER fast for me. I'm glad you're feeling well!
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hannahb Full Member Posts: 4,348 Likes: 7,547	Small Victories Apr 13, 2014 18:13:22 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hannahb on Apr 13, 2014 18:13:22 GMT -5 Glad you're back out there!
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emilyinchile Senior Member Posts: 6,622 Likes: 9,675	Small Victories Apr 13, 2014 18:14:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by emilyinchile on Apr 13, 2014 18:14:20 GMT -5 I'm so happy for you And hey, if you're still feeling slow in a month just tell yourself that you're getting more bang for your buck by enjoying the scenery of the pretty route!
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libbygrl109 Full Member Posts: 4,117 Likes: 3,877	Small Victories Apr 13, 2014 20:59:29 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by libbygrl109 on Apr 13, 2014 20:59:29 GMT -5 Lol at your "slow" pace! Good for you for getting back out there. I think you're going to rock that half :-)
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labbie Senior Member Posts: 5,224 Likes: 10,000	Small Victories Apr 14, 2014 4:48:18 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by labbie on Apr 14, 2014 4:48:18 GMT -5 That's great to hear. Good job getting back out there, and glad you had a good run. Sent from my XT1080 using proboards
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runblondie26 Senior Member Posts: 6,237 Likes: 7,146	Small Victories Apr 14, 2014 7:35:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by runblondie26 on Apr 14, 2014 7:35:58 GMT -5 That's great! Good luck in Chester!
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