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Returning to running, thanks to being spurred on by cancer

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MillieB Aug 2012 6:57pm, 7 Aug 2012 First-time poster!!	Quote Pin MillieB Hi! I'm a newbie so please be nice. Having ran an awful lot in my teens - I had the joys of having access to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Moors so lots of nice off road routes. I've not really been a runner for a couple of years now - though still run just don't do anything with it if you get what I mean. Now, thanks to a cancer diagnosis, I've donned my trainers once more and actually despite my body being broken/wonky I am absolutely loving it. Many have said I'm completely insane to be running whilst living with cancer but actually, I think it makes sense. I don't know what the point of this post was but I guess it's a bit of background on me and a hello to everyone! It's good to be back on my feet!
swittle Aug 2012 7:00pm, 7 Aug 2012 19,294 posts	Quote Pin swittle Welcome to Fetch, MillieB That you're thinking about a return is brilliant - so, start easy, run steady and be pleased with your improvement This is a supportive site, I hope you'll find
Ultracat Aug 2012 7:01pm, 7 Aug 2012 9,940 posts	Quote Pin Ultracat Hi welcome to fetch. Enjoy your running.
MillieB Aug 2012 7:02pm, 7 Aug 2012 2 posts	Quote Pin MillieB It's one of your existing members fault I'm here anyway! Thanks for the welcome. :D I did 5 miles earlier and it felt amazing!
Hubrun Aug 2012 7:04pm, 7 Aug 2012 428 posts	Quote Pin Hubrun Good for you Millie and welcome to Fetch. Enjoy your running and keep it up !
swittle Aug 2012 7:04pm, 7 Aug 2012 19,295 posts	Quote Pin swittle Well, you can fast forward from my post, MillieB if you're up to 5 miles already
MillieB Aug 2012 7:07pm, 7 Aug 2012 3 posts	Quote Pin MillieB Thanks Ultracat & Hubrun swittle - I'm unbelievably stubborn and actually find it relaxing..! My friends think I'm slightly mental!
pinkladykat Aug 2012 7:08pm, 7 Aug 2012 7,587 posts	Quote Pin pinkladykat welcome to fetch xx
Red Squirrel Aug 2012 7:09pm, 7 Aug 2012 2,333 posts	Quote Pin Red Squirrel Glad your're enjoying your return to running Millie and it sounds like it's helping you cope with what life's thrown at you too. Welcome
MillieB Aug 2012 7:11pm, 7 Aug 2012 4 posts	Quote Pin MillieB Indeed it has, it's a great way to focus on the present rather than the scary future. Ohh I like this place already.