I had injured my leg (knee/calf muscle) at the end of October and been off from running until now. Well, I had some maybe 2 runs which were not bad but afterwards my leg was suffering even more. Now I feel like I’m ready (physically) but man, I just can’t… I can’t get my ass out of house. There is always something but the truth is I’m sabotaging myself, just finding excuses. Not being in best place mentally and we all know it would help tremendously if I would start again. But there is always work/kids/hunger/full belly/crazy weather - you name it.
I’m also in this stupid pity party I throw for myself and I feel so disconnected from this forum lately… I have no support in real life, only here, and lately I don’t feel it. I feel like stupid needy teenager cause I was out for some time and noone even noticed, noone missed me… Omg, what I’m even writing 
Even I am laughing just by writing this. But I hope you know what I mean. I just feel transparent and it’s not a nice feeling.
But, back to topic, I made this post cause maybe it will motivate me to go for a quicky after work.
Have a good day people (or night) 
Mischa
I would miss you if you weren’t here. Almost 1 year ago I sent you a message. You were the first person that made me feel welcome here by commenting on my first post. I don’t do meetings or anything like that, just this community. I don’t read this running thread anymore due to injury, but I saw your new avatar pop up and wanted to see what running you’d been up to. You can change your name @poppyfairy but I’ll always remember you Mischa that encouraged me at the beginning
I appreciate your words, I think I really needed to hear this 
I have noticed your lack of running on Strava but I remembered you said you had a leg issue so I thought you were just healing. 
I know the feeling of not feeling connected to the forum. I have been slacking on posting here and most days I just open and read around. I feel like my original support people are rarely here. I try to remind myself people have lives outside of here and a lot of people get the help they need and then move on from using the forum.
Go running after work today! Let the run endorphins help you mentally 
Turkey trot done and dusted this morning before work 
Every year when I run on Thanksgiving I like to reflect on what I’m grateful for
Much of that resonates with me… I hear ya!!!
Sometimes I find just getting out for a quick walk can get me back on track.
You were missed. I love your humor and your adventures with the kids. Hopefully sometime soon you get outside and start a run.
I know ive been blue for a few days but finally got running a feel better. Dont wait for motivation
Feeling slothful the last couple days. Proud of showing up for myself today. I was running with a crew on treads and in my mind i was the pace setter lol
Guys you are the best!
I managed to get my ass out the house. It was dark and rainy and it felt so good 
My leg feels fine and I hope it will stay like this.
I’m not used to running and chatting, not at all. Today I took my son to keep me company (he was on a bike) and all this talking made me feel very tired at the end… But it’s always nice when we can spend some time together alone
Aww core memories!
Well first I did the km to miles conversion. 4.3!! I was never a very efficient runner and would have been strutting like a peacock at 4.3 miles. You go! And your son is precious.
So, I joined 5 years ago. Sobriety date 3/5/21. Moderately active the first 3 years. Read tons. But, I’m just not the fastest phone typist. PC I’m on fire. Anyway….just moderate posting for that reason. But often at least one post a day, and lots of likes. That said…when I wasn’t around I was never mentioned on the You Are Missed thread. Not gonna lie….hurt my feelings. Not being accepted (in my mind), and few friends in my orbit has been a recurring theme in my life. It’s what got me in trouble with drinking as a teen. Today I don’t drink over it but still occasionally wonder “what’s wrong with me?” I have lists and lists of real or perceived rejections. Today I try to accept myself for who I am. And that is working (most days).
You matter!! And I’m glad you are here!
Jenn….I used to run and popped in on this thread from time to time when I was more active. And now I’m not as active on the forum (and zero running due to lower back stuff) but come here when I see your icon (jeez…is that what we even call them). And I’m glad to see you are going strong. I recall you had some injuries.
Oh yes, I have been through the injury mill the past 2 ish years. January of 2024 I was dealing with plantar fasciitis. I went and saw my PT about it and she said it has a lot to do with calf strength so I’ve been working on that ever since. I still have flair ups and my achilles tendon gets really sore on that leg. And then there was some hip issues and then there was my back issues. Last November I had a procedure done on my back called an ablation. The doctor basically burned the nerves in my back so they don’t transmit the pain anymore. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disorder so that’s a bridge for the future. I’m very lucky and thankful the ablation has kept me mostly pain free. I have changed up my workouts though. I do less weight lifting and more yoga, pilates and cycling and running of course. I’ve noticed my body does pretty good until about the 8-9 mile area. Anything above that and I’m hurting for a while after. So I’ve been sticking mostly to 10ks and less with an occasional longer distance
What is happening with your back?
You are definitely missed here when you are not active much. I understand typing on the phone teoubles. With me is more about lack of time or probably i should say lack of possibilities to focus 
Many times I start to reply, then wild kids appears and I have to go. When I’m back the flow is gone so I delete not complete message. And again and again 
I’m happy you’re here. I love people with sense of humour and you are definitely one of them.
Hit the mill for my 5K sunday today cause it’s cold AF here!! I normally run in the morning before work on sunday but we had a feel like temp of 18F 
So I ran after work
Getting outside for running is so hard in the winter. Summer running is more difficult in terms of the actual act but winter running is more difficult to get out the door. It was 27F when I left out. There was still frost on the housetops We have a possibility of snow this week. Very thankful for my treadmill this year, even though I dislike it 
