It rained...for 8 miles it rained!💦

[Sandraj39]

I increased my midweek short runs this week and did another 8 miler this morning. Such a wet day here but I really enjoyed this run and felt good at the end. Still a little behind where I would like to be for my March HM, but slowly getting there. Also, the first time I have dug out my running cap to wear in the rain, and what a difference that made, shielding some of my face from the rain at least! The bridleways were very muddy with lots puddles to splash through. Back on the roads, I included a couple of decent inclines so I felt quite challenged at times! Next week I would really like to manage 10 miles but we will see! Hope everyone enjoys their running week.😀

[poppypug Graduate10]

Well done Sandra ! Oh yes the rain, it lashed it down all day here today too . I was flippin hot though, I had to take my jacket off !

Good Luck on your 10 miler ! xxx

[givman in reply to poppypug]

Hey poppypug

Hope u are well

Gra😃X

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to givman]

Hi Gra

Yep, Im okay thanks, feeling a lot better after my run yesterday . Hope all's well with you xxx

[givman in reply to poppypug]

Yes am well ta

Plodding on

Glad u ok

Graxx

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to givman]

Thankyou xxx

[givman in reply to poppypug]

My pleasure popps

Grax😃

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

Thanks Poppy! Yes, I think it was cooler down south here today! Hope you are ok? xx

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

Sounds like you've picked right up again Sandra! you're right on track I need to get back to it!

I've not done well this week, only 1 x 7km run on Tuesday, been a bit of a strange week. Poor old fig pig got put to sleep on Friday and i didn't fancy parkrun Saturday, not in the mood for rushing around

But new week coming up, and a 5 mile muddy cross country hosted by ryde harriers next Sunday, so that'll be fun . And treated myself to Reflective run jacket at Aldi in sale, only £9.99 so will try that on club night on Tues

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

So sorry to hear about dear little Fig, Ali. I know you were worried about him. And it's ok to take your foot off the pedal occasionally too - I know you will soon be back out there gathering more bling! Good luck with that muddy 5 miler next weekend. You will be fab, I bet! 🙂 x

[givman]

Hi Sandra

Well done to you

As you saw on my post I wimped out this morning cos of the rain!!

Gra

😃😃😃

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to givman]

You ran, Gra and that's what matters most! 🙂

[givman in reply to Sandraj39]

I did Sandra I did

Was in the gym today and did a session on the treadmill

Gra😃

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Blimey... well done you... so wet here today.. I did not venture out.

I am full of respect for you getting out there...mud and puddles though.. it does sound tempting!

Brilliant!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

It was either bite the bullet and run in the rain or miss my long run altogether...so glad I ran!🙂

[runswithdogs Graduate10]

Wow. Long time to be running in the rain. Nicely done.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to runswithdogs]

It was ok, I think because I was kitted out in my water resistant jacket and had the running cap on! Luckily it wasn't windy which I think can be pretty miserable.

[Anniemurph Graduate10]

Well done! Hats off to you - oh... er... no! I am trying to toughen up about running in the rain and although I have been out in a little bit of bad weather, there's no way I could do a whole long run in it! I admire your fortitude. I do have a cap though but I have never worn it and that sounds like it made a good difference for you, so I might try that when I next have to - yuck! You are doing well with your distance and I'm sure you will be on track for your 10 miler

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Anniemurph]

I had never worn a cap in the rain either, usually come back like a drowned rat! 8 miles with rain dripping into my eyes was not inviting, so I dug out the cap and now don't know why I haven't used it before! I did several 10 mile runs in October last year but had a break from runnning in December, due to lurgies. Have a HM in March which I am hoping to be ready for, but we will see. 🙂

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate10]

I don't mind drizzle but full on rain isn't really my thing. Very impressed Sandra.

[misswobble Graduate10]

A cap makes it bearable. Mine was £4.99 from Aldi. With a light in the brim 😀 My Aldi run jacket hood fits over the cap if it's windy.

Sorry to hear about Fig! Take care Ali 🙂 Your new run jacket will be a boon. Enjoy your race 😀

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Oo! A light in the brim - that sounds handy! I have one of those Kalenji chest lights for my dark runs, which is brilliant!🙂

[Tomas Graduate10]

Sounds like a great run, and great spirit. Well done you!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Tomas]

I try!😀

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Well done - sounds like you are doing fine. There is something quite satisfying about running in the rain and getting soaked through - I think it's like being a kid again and not being bothered about what it's doing to your hair!!!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to ancientrunner]

Totally agree!

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Well done!!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks Ju-ju!🙂

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Wow, fantastic progress you are doing so well!