Completed week 7 of the magic number plan including a wet park run!

[Crawlhome]

I've developed a system over recent weeks that works for me, two slow runs and a faster one. I've been focusing on breathing and pace on the short and long runs which seems to help me do a faster 5k parkrun.

This week was mostly about planning the runs around nasty night shifts but on the plus side, they're a great stress reliever and when I advise patients on the mental health benefits of exercise at least I'm practicing what I preach 😁

My long run has a route that starts on a downward incline which is a great warm-up but a killer on the way back.

I was looking forward to my regular parkrun, forecast last night said mixed sun and showers which didn't sound too bad but ten minutes before I left, the heavens opened!

My boyfriend was finally doing his first parkrun and as we left the house in stormy conditions he said are you sure you want to do this? I have to admit it did briefly cross my mind to turn back but I knew it would be over soon and I've never felt worse after a run!

The weather cleared thankfully, and there was a smaller turnout for the run, which was also changed to the winter course due to a water logged field!

Unsurprisingly I loved running in the mud and showers and turned in a decent time of 28.20 and felt exhilarated by the end 😁

Happy running to all this weekend 😁😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Well done. Sub 30. Excellent. Hope your partner enjoyed too. Happy running

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thanks deals1.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Brilliant as ever CH! 👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

How did your boyfriend like it? Shame it was a wet one for his first, but it’s character building and I personally like running in the rain! 💦 🏃‍♀️

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Cheers, yes he enjoyed it and was pretty quick too. I quite like running in the rain too but less keen on standing around waiting for parkrun to start in the rain 😆

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Crawlhome]

Yes you’re spot on there! 💦💦💦 Glad he had a good time too. 😀🏃

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

You are fast Crawlhome and well done for getting out there in the rain. I hope your boyfriend enjoyed it as much as you. 💦🏃‍♀️💦🏃‍♂️💦

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Superb well done and what a fab time too....

[Crawlhome Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks ju-ju-. Can't believe I've almost completed the plan, it works really well 😁