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.π
It rained...for 8 miles it rained!π¦ - Bridge to 10K
It rained...for 8 miles it rained!π¦
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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
Hey poppypug
Hope u are well
GraπX
Hi Gra
Yep, Im okay thanks, feeling a lot better after my run yesterday . Hope all's well with you xxx
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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 Β£9.99 so will try that on club night on Tues
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! π x
Hi Sandra
Well done to you
As you saw on my post I wimped out this morning cos of the rain!!
Gra
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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!
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Wow. Long time to be running in the rain. Nicely done.
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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
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. π
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I don't mind drizzle but full on rain isn't really my thing. Very impressed Sandra.
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A cap makes it bearable. Mine was Β£4.99 from Aldi. With a light in the brim π My Aldi run jacket hood fits over the cap if it's windy.
Sorry to hear about Fig! Take care Ali π Your new run jacket will be a boon. Enjoy your race π
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Sounds like a great run, and great spirit. Well done you!
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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!!!
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Wow, fantastic progress you are doing so well!