Soggy 7k.

[ChrisAllen1]

So after spending all morning being a Couch potato catching up with the world cup matches I decided to head out for a run before the forecast rain arrived.

Hmmmm it turned out to be a bit eventful.

I decided to head towards Big Waters nature reserve for the first time in about a month.

Issue 1 was that in the intervening time the stinging nettles have run riot around the narrow paths and I ended up getting stung several times.

Issue 2 was the hordes of midgies and other assorted nasties down by the water, a fair number of which I think I swallowed.

Issue 3 was getting caught in a torrential downpour and thunderstorm for the last 3k as I staggered in looking and feeling like a drowned rat.

All in all given the circumstances I was pretty happy with the pace.

Now for some more couch potatoing with another world cup match and US Open golf to watch. ⚽️🏌️‍♂️

Run happy, run safe.

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

Sounds like it was good for building your constitution 😅 enjoy the footie, sounds well deserved.

[Razouski]

Running in the rain can be fun...!

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Hmmmmmm

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

The world cup and golf are keeping Mr Bluebirdrunner busy...so more chances for me to sneak out for runs in the next few weeks guilt free!

Sorry you got soaked and stinged Chris, but running won...kudos 😊xxx

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank Jan, you have a full month of football to get out the sneaky runs!!! Xx