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A running update - October

by Leyla [Thisdayilove] - 00:30

I haven't written an actual running update for a while and thought one was long overdue.

September last year I began my running journey and in that time have suffered numerous months off with injury [not caused by running I might add], a few low points and lots of highs. It is quite difficult to pick a high point. I have run every distance up to and including a marathon which I recently completed to mark a year of running.

I aim to continue running for as long as possible whilst pregnant with Thing 3. Although the furthest distance I plan on is 5K. I have the Santa Dash booked in which I will be running with the girls, and also the Mo Run in November. The Mo run I am really looking forward to not only because of the great cause but also the medal looks fantastic.

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After these two runs I have not booked in any more, as am taking each day at a time with the pregnancy. For now I have itchy feet and want to be out running every day, but am trying to take it steady. I look forward to my Saturday mornings when I can go and see my parkrun family and enjoy the volunteering as much as the running.

October therefore saw me complete my first [and quite possibly last] marathon, take a week off whilst I recover from the marathon and spend every Saturday at parkrun in either a running or volunteering role. It is safe to say running has become a part of me and I do miss it when I cannot run. I am hoping after October half term to return to 2-3 times a week running but it all depends on Thing 3.