#ParkRun 32 done. Bethlem is significantly 'different' from our normal (very very flat and easy) course. So I always sort of dread it as I know I'm going to struggle. But equally I know I'm going to get more out of it and the day I manage to get round without stopping will be a day of national celebration and marching bands. Today was not that day, but OF COURSE I feel amazing.

If I can serve as an inspiration/warning to anyone..... If you're in two minds about getting out and about and going for a run - JUST DO IT. I promise its worth it. Even if it's not a PB. Even if you don't absolutely crush it. It'll be worth it. You'll feel better - more positive. You'll blow away the cobwebs and some of the negativity. And if like me you struggle greatly with the Black Dog, it'll do wonders that pretty much nothing else can.

For those that manage, I salute you.

For your efforts..... A fucking awful picture my wife took of me. I look like I need to be put down or into some kind of home.

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30th #ParkRun done this morning. My youngests (12) first one. She did NOT enjoy it. But she did it and for that I am super proud. We ran roughly half, but then wife ran off and left us to walk which I was a bit miffed about, but when we got back I went to the gym and did a pretty good 5k so felt good for that then did the garden which has been overgrown for a while so was a bit of a mission. But it meant I managed to get twenty thousand steps in before midday, so feeling pretty chipper about that. 4weeks until the Bacchus 10k and I'm honestly a little nervous about it. It's nothing to most people I guess but I've had to work very hard just to get to where I am!

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