"I wanna know , did you ever see the rain"

[Empem]

Late night gig, beers and a Black Russian cocktail at midnight behind me , I stared out at the downpour. "I've gotta go", knowing I won't run again until Thursday. "I've gotta go , c'mon warm-up". Then Husband says " when you've finished you can invade Poland" as I goosestep around the kitchen." I've gotta go, prove I can do this in all weathers" . Decision to go music-free , phone-free, no stats no tech. Too much weather to think about anything else.Then like a cumbersome hound out of the traps, almost fall out of the door.

Keep it short and sweet. No special kit. "Should I have a hat?" hugging the walls as cars joyfully splosh the entire pavement. I hear the shouts before I see the sodden, youthful football match happening in the rec'. "If those lads can do that then I can definitely do this".Leaves and little floods from the brook, everything shiny. Get in to a good pace but staying on tarmac is not nice .Feel I'm pounding . Anxious about the shins again. On to the bit of well maintained track "Thank you Council and people on Community Service" then firmish grass and round a good circuit with the football parents under umbrellas in the middle again on my return. I rarely run on a Sunday.

Along a favourite little track, amazed the feet don't squelch yet.Back through our beautiful park with the Liquidamber trees hanging on to their marvellous display overhead. Nobody playing on the all-weather terracotta coloured Tennis courts. Whilst looking put my foot in to an almighty puddle. " don't care!" Hot bath , coffee, banana, toast. Happy.

So don't be afraid of the rain lovely running people. It's just a bit of wet! Have a fabulous week.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Great run, great post... love that rain

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

I am impressed! Good for you, Empem. I mean, one can only get so wet, and that after that, meh, who cares! You are an all-weather runner now. 💦☔️💧🌈

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Ah! Love it - embrace the wet! 👍⛈💦🍂🙂

[telford_mike Graduate10]

Great post. It’s going to rain again tomorrow, and out we go.

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

Love it - well done!

[Agelesslass Graduate10]

Did a 10k in the rain yesterday, it was nice and didn’t bother me at all.

[misswobble Graduate10]

Love that song! love CCW 😃👍

I had to laugh at your invade remark 😁😁

I ran yesterday, reluctantly, but it had to be done. I passed the park and there was a footy match in progress, so,that made me feel better. Not sure why 🤔

I got properly drowned - and surprisingly cold! Hot choc and hot bath 🛁for me. This lark makes you appreciate such home comforts as a warm home and hot water 🙏

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Fabulous, the rain brings a different element which can be very envigorating... well done

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

And now I can see photos again I love your shot of running shoes (Brooks?) and that gorgeous leaf 🍁 🍂 🍁

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Fab, sounds like the perfect run to me 😉