That is definitely the last time...

[Mummycav]

....if I’m not out before 7am, I’m not going...this morning, with everything going on I thought I’d snatch a run, supposed to be my 2nd 8k but I’d already resided myself to the fact that 10am + 8k spelled disaster so I thought I’d just do a 3-4K but I got to 2k, someone had stolen the breeze from the shade & I had to stop...even Laura’s stamina podcast couldn’t keep me going...oh well, it’s 2k I wouldn’t have done if I wasn’t addicted to running & running 3 times a week!!! My 8k will either be in Paris or the Dordogne...let’s wait & see!

Happy running everyone...when will I learn?!!

Altogether now....DO NOT RUN AFTER 9AM BEV!!! 🙄🙄🙄😩😩

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

Bev! Do not run after 9am

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

Thank you Mike...I hear ya!!

[MikeJones68 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

That's definitely a "do as I say not as I do" statement. The reason I've not done a park run yet is that I cannot get up in the mornings!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

My wrist is well & truly slapped...

Do you want to do a park run??

[MikeJones68 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

I meant on my part. I have NEVER run in the morning. Oh, wait, I did go once in Ibiza!

Yes, I have registered for Park Run, but have not had the motivation to get up in time!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

Haha...

Bet running in Ibiza was hot?! Parkrun’s worth getting up for...but not every sat...I’m a lone runner but I do like the atmosphere & sometimes, if you’re flagging, it’s good to use the runner in fronts footsteps for pace if they’re running slow...a bit like the speed podcast without Laura’s crappy music!!

[MikeJones68 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

It was hot in Ibiza, but not as hot as it has been here recently! I will get to a park run one of these days......

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I know that heat makes such a difference. I did my run at 9.00 in 22c on Monday and my new watch was telling me to stop because my heart rate was too high. I walked the last km instead. It was 18c at 8.00 yesterday and so much easier. But at least you got out and ran a bit today. Have great hols.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

It really does....& even when there’s a bit of a breeze once you start running that breeze does one!! I ran in the park on the shady side...pffft, that made no difference whatsoever!!!

Thank you Dexy...I’m looking forward to it. I’ve got a long drive tomorrow, I do all the driving because I am the best driver that’s ever lived you know...down to Folkestone then 3 hours the other side, setting off at 7am & I’m thinking...maybe I could squeeze a run in before we go?! But I’d have to be out at 3am...seriously what is wrong with me? Who actually am I??? Hahahahaha...

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

🏃‍♀️🇬🇧🏃‍♀️🇫🇷 😎

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

France sounds a great alternative venue for that 8k - have a fun holiday (and remember to run early there too!) ❤️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

It does..I will def run early there, might jump in the pool before I go & run wet through!!! 😉

[mountaindreamer Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Sounds like a good plan! Some people seem to swear by wrapping a wet T-shirt or something around their neck to run too?

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Yes, I had a wet buff round my wrist...but it was warm within minutes!!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Mummycav, I would go as far to say DO NOT RUN AFTER 7AM! At least during a heatwave. I went out at 6:15am this morning, and it was a struggle. Like breathing soup. The humidity is at an all time high right now, and it is set to be 33 degrees in London today.

Oooh, do your 8k in Paris! That would be wonderful!

Hope you have a fabulous time in France, Bev. xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

I think you’re right Sadie...7am or not at all! It really is humid, I had to stop myself joining the dogs in the stream this morning!!! 😂 The dog walkers were looking at me like I’d a screw loose!! A run in Paris would be wonderful...any run!!! And where we’re staying in the Dordogne there’s a 5k track & a 3k track so I shall be checking them out for definite....thank you my lovely running friend xxx

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No don't. It was bad enough at 6.30am! xx

[Whatsapp Graduate10]

Ran before 6AM this morning, still hotter than Hades a***hole after a vindaloo.

Took me about two hours to stop sweating. Running after 10AM - forget it. I'm not even prepared to stand-up unless I have air conditioning!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Whatsapp]

Hahahaha...that made me laugh out loud!!!!

I see runners mid afternoon & wonder how on Earth they’re doing it!!! And I’m one of those ‘if they can do it, I can do it’...obviously not...🙄

[Whatsapp Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Absolutely - how on Earth and, more importantly, why on Earth?

Its the first time I have got in the shower and not actually got any wetter!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Whatsapp]

I suppose they’re thinking that running & sweating profusely is probably working their bodies twice as hard??

[Whatsapp Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

I guess there's gotta be some incentive.

[orangeguy Graduate10]

I think we all suffering with this weather, I've done one very hard 5k this week that felt like 15k and due to being busy could not get out again before 7am so have not been. Seriously thinking about tucking the running shoes away until I after I get back from hoilday end of next week... this is just not running weather

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to orangeguy]

You’re so right orangeguy...the dreadmill at the gym has flashed into my mind too...😬..I’ve never run on a dreadmill before, I’ve walked quickly on one while the person next to me has been proper pounding away & that put me off...

[orangeguy Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Never fancied a treadmill either... a big part of the enjoyment for me is being outside. I will see tomorrow morning but if not I think if I miss a week and a half its not the end of the world. Take care out there in the heat.

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Its amazing how quickly it gets hot. Don't beat yourself tho you are doing brilliantly

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thank you Ju-ju xx

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Paris or the Dordoyne??? Worth waiting for I'd say......🏃🏃🏃

[TedG Graduate10]

Do not run after 9am Bev!! 🤪

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Hope you have a lovely lovely time in France with your family Bev...

Some R and R will be nice (and one of those could be running ...or not😉

Take care its hot in France too! 😊xxx

[theoldfellow]

I'm just thinking about Parkrun tomorrow. I enjoyed it so much last week, but it's mid-afternoon for me, 9am. I usually run at 5:30am. Scary, not sure what to do.

At least Keswick Parkrun is completely in the shade. Dither.......

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

Just go for it old boy 🤪🏃🏃