Deciding on s running 'purpose'

[BaddieThePirate]

I went for a run around Castle Hill, a Sydney suburb this morning. Running through cloud it was so misty. I found I had to decide whether I was being serious about running and recording it on Runkeeper, or whether I was running as a way of seeing the area. Decided on the latter. Covered about 6km running and another 3km walking. Got lost in some 'bush' in a local 'park' area. Got found again. Found a great little cafe where they have a large supply of jugs of water and had Tuscan toast and a litre of water for post-run breakfast.

5pm and we've just had the most humongous hail storm with hail the size of golf balls crashing down on the roof and splashing in to the pool.

A storm the other day brought lots of trees down. Lots still remaining to clean up. Hot muggy sunshine inbetween the storms!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Glad you enjoyed your run, Baddie, yes, those extreme weather events are becoming more common everywhere in the world, I am in Scotland UK and this summer we had our hottest day ever in June with the temperature reaching 33C/91F. Have a nice Christmas.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

You made the right decision. That sounds lovely. Seeing an area is one of the joys of running for me and I love exploring anywhere new or even on my own doorstep. I discovered a new road the other day close to home that I'd never seen before! It's amazing what you find and I think the run goes easier somehow when you've got interesting things to look at.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

I love to run as a means of mooching and exploring new areas of the countryside or streets not yet visited. For shopping purposes too. I can reach areas previously considered too far away

Tuscan toast sounds interesting 😋

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Ricotta, banana, honey and toasted almonds on really nice toasted bread 😋

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Yes it does.

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Wow it sounds amazing there, I love dramatic weather.... and your run sounds fab too

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Wish I could post the video of the hail stones. Glad I wasn't out in it!

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Here you go Baddie, it was on the BBC News website today! Hard hats needed by the looks of things 😱

“Australia lashed by 'catastrophic' hail storm”

bbc.co.uk/news/world-austra...

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

That's the one!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Huh! I thought you would be having all sunshine and lots of it. I went sightseeing in the dark yesterday to view the lengths folk go to light up their gardens with reindeers, Santas, oh and lights. It was fun. Happy running/exploring to you. 🎄🏃

[Tartancat Graduate10]

It sounds like you're having an amazing time, and the Tuscan toast sounds wonderful!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I’m glad you weren’t out in that hailstorm Baddie, that would hurt. Keep on running down under. 🏃‍♀️👏👏🎅🏻🎄