Yeah. I sat out yesterday because of the rain and because I did so much walking and jogging with the stroller yesterday that I really did need the rest day. Last week was such a havoc though. I'll do my program this week - the hard part is that I carved in a mini-taper for the 10K. And now I'm worried about what breaking in the new shoes will mean for my recovery, even if I'm not wearing them for the race.

On the bright side, Nina finished a tot trot Saturday, so I can brag about her road racing from the age of 3 when she's in college.

To the actual topic: Yes, I get sad. Sometimes it is the weather but most of the time it is my life, appointment after appointment, errands, now end of school year hurry with everything. No time to run and shower. On those days I try to add a small run in the evening just to feel good.

I run inside on the treadmill at the moment (Physio orders,) so the weather doesn't stop me, I open my French doors and window in the gym and at least I get the elements coming through the room, the wind, rain and sun! However, for the first time since graduating from c25k 10th May I had a period of 3 days last week where I couldn't run (family problem) and not being able to run really played on my mind!! Running is such an important part of my week now it felt like something was missing! Eventually I got time to run again on Saturday, the waiting was worth as it as my run was fab! Who'd have thought it!

ALSO vardaeml It's never too early to start as Nina has proven! Well done for encouraging her!

Yes! I do feel sad if I can't run. I have a membership at our local Y as my fall back plan, so even exceptionally foul weather or lack of daylight won't stop me. (I'm afraid to run after dark on the roads for various reasons.) Our Y has and indoor track and "Y after dark" hours until midnight. I've run as late as 10PM just so I don't miss fitting it in (but I did not like running so late). I prefer outdoors but the Y indoor track does it in a pinch. The treadmill is not for me.

I admit that stories of injuries that take people out of running even for a while chill me to my core!

YES! I ran a mud run about 3 weeks ago. Took a week off due to soreness and weather then got sick. So, here we are 3 weeks later and I'm going through some serious withdraws. I'm hoping to get back to it this week.

Great recommitment! I know I was going nuts after a week of vacation and then a week of illness. The minute I stopped feeling quite so dizzy, I went for a four mile run in the driving rain.