Thanks Terrell for sharing and Verity for putting yourself out there. I can relate to so much of the story. Whatever I say is not going to do it justice, but I'll make a couple of comments. Verity, I feel as though we need a chat over a coffee.
Firstly, congratulations on getting back to running. It's a tough thing to do when you've had a set back and even more so as we age.
I share your concerns about the people that carry around the mantra "I can't run" just because someone has told them that at some point in their life. I prefer to think of it as most people can learn to run (subject to physical limits), some will just be faster than others. I was sporty at school but am not a natural runner which I think is what makes me continue to do it. I love challenging myself!
PS. You certainly had a big act to follow if your dad did the Everest marathon!
Thank you for your comment, and I always love talking about running!
I’m so glad I got back out there, I think I underestimated how tired and stressed I was before I tripped and broke my ankle, so it really was a forced stop, but a chance to take stock.
A woman after my own heart! I'm a decade older and do NOT plan on stopping...things change, bodies change...but that doesn't mean we can't find new ways to keep climbing the metaphorical mountain. Go, Verity!
"That what other people think of what you look like when you run is bollocks."
I am soooo lucky that at one of my very first trail races (which was when I started to think that I was a runner I guess) I had a woman on the trail tell me how beautiful and strong my body was. She was a long distance runner and shared some of the insecurities and comments she had faced. Having her compliment and story with me has allowed me to never consider that I didn't have a "runners body".
Thanks Terrell for sharing and Verity for putting yourself out there. I can relate to so much of the story. Whatever I say is not going to do it justice, but I'll make a couple of comments. Verity, I feel as though we need a chat over a coffee.
Firstly, congratulations on getting back to running. It's a tough thing to do when you've had a set back and even more so as we age.
I share your concerns about the people that carry around the mantra "I can't run" just because someone has told them that at some point in their life. I prefer to think of it as most people can learn to run (subject to physical limits), some will just be faster than others. I was sporty at school but am not a natural runner which I think is what makes me continue to do it. I love challenging myself!
PS. You certainly had a big act to follow if your dad did the Everest marathon!
Thank you for your comment, and I always love talking about running!
I’m so glad I got back out there, I think I underestimated how tired and stressed I was before I tripped and broke my ankle, so it really was a forced stop, but a chance to take stock.
And yes, they’re quite big shoes to fill!
A woman after my own heart! I'm a decade older and do NOT plan on stopping...things change, bodies change...but that doesn't mean we can't find new ways to keep climbing the metaphorical mountain. Go, Verity!
Absolutely!
Nice to meet you Verity. Keep moving sister 💪
"That what other people think of what you look like when you run is bollocks."
I am soooo lucky that at one of my very first trail races (which was when I started to think that I was a runner I guess) I had a woman on the trail tell me how beautiful and strong my body was. She was a long distance runner and shared some of the insecurities and comments she had faced. Having her compliment and story with me has allowed me to never consider that I didn't have a "runners body".
I love this! We should all do this, raise each other up. Thank you for sharing x
100%
I am always the course cheerleader and "mom" often to the detriment of my time, but not gonna change
Me too!
Thank you Verity! And I love how you keep showing up.
Thank you Julie 😊
Keep up the great work! :)