I do still go running but it is a more enjoyable jog as I am now running on my own and not training for any races so I am not running as fast or as far or as often as I used to.
Sometimes I go for a short and fast run in our neighbourhood and sometimes it's a slow and long run/walk. Lately I have been going for more short and slow jogs.
When I go jogging on my own I use this time as a mindful practice now. Even when I go 'running' I enjoy walking part of the route now particularly when the weather is warm and the scenery is lovely. I love being surrounded by nature and this encourages me to run to experience more of it.
I rest whenever I want to and I can appreciate the peacefulness of countryside and the quiet villages, I stop to take photos with my phone or absorb the view which I missed doing when I was pushing myself to train for a race goal or keeping pace with my running buddy.
My running/fitness goals may change in the future but for now I am enjoying jogging this way as it is still beneficial for me and it does not put as much wear on my body and I find it is a more relaxing and enjoyable way to keep fit as well as swimming and the fitness classes I do.
I'm going to go for a jog in the countryside now for peace sake ...
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