When the music is right

[Runningroni]

I am fed up of running in the dark. Yesterday afternoon brought a glimmer of sunshine. My secretary thought I had lost it when I said I wished I was on the railway track. I meant the disused one where I run.

I did leave the office early but by the time I got home it was dark and foggy, no run.

I chose jancanrun's Spotify ska and two tone play list for this morning's run I thought it might bring memories of sunshine to lighten my mood.

There was something so not right about running along a pitch black, muddy country lane to "Free Nelson Mandela" at 6.30am.

It was however very apt that I concluded my run with Dandy Livingstone telling me to stop my running around ( Rudy a message to you)

Weekend is just around the corner,hurray

My one weekly run in daylight can not wait.

Happy running to all.

[alisonx Graduate10]

I totally get you on this. Weekends are my only daytime runs too. I have switched to evening runs because i fail every morning to get up in the dark

On the plus side...we are nearly in February and the mornings are starting to get lighter...it won't be long until we can put the darkness behind us.

Happy running!

[Runningroni Graduate10 in reply to alisonx]

The plus side of having to run in the morning is the lack of time for faffage.

I just get my gear on, walk the dogs with my husband as warm up. He takes them home and then comes to pick me up from where ever we have agreed. This also means I have to do a full run to be at the meeting point.

Roll on spring.

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

I empathise.... I am only able to run in the dark during the week due to a very busy work life, but I love the variety of getting to the weekend and going out in daylight in the woods where i run. Hang in there the days are getting longer now, and that first weekday morning run where you get the sunrise starting at the end is sheer joy

[Runningroni Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Yes I will hang on to the thought of watching a sunrise soon. I think I was just hacked off this morning as had to get up even earlier than normal. Thanks for reminding me that Dawn running can be an absolute not.

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Yeah, I am fed up with running in the dark too. I still enjoy the run, but it’s not as relaxing as I have to be extra careful of my feet and seeing where I am going to avoid tripping, and then there is the accidental fartleks when I think I hear something behind me and get nervous! Sigh. Bring on spring and early mornings I say! x

[Runningroni Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Oh Sadie. I laughed like a drain at your fartlet comment. I am spooked from time to time. Birds flapping, sheep skulking behind hedges .

The plus is at the time I run there is no one else around should I be troubled

Looking forward to spring

[Deals1 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

haha. I sometimes spook myself too! even more so if playing Zombie run!

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Hi . Yep totally with you, regards to running in the dark. I just don't really like it!

I'm lucky and can do a bit flexible working at work, so can sometimes manage a small run in the morning. But evenings are just tooo dark. But it is starting to get lighter

enjoy your weekend

[Runningroni Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thank you. You too

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Hi Runningroni - This is one of my most favourite playlists - I don’t know why but the overall tempo is just perfect for me. So I’m sorry freeing Nelson Mandela wasn’t quite right, but then stopping the running around seemed to work for you! Happy running in the daylight, I wish I could join you I’m on the IC at present, so running seems a long distant memory and it’s only been two weeks!!!

[Runningroni Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I used your playlist alot on C 2 5k and was glad no one was about when I would dance in the walking phases.

Pitch black, drizzly, muddy lane just did not fit with freeing Nelson Mandela and images of a sunny South Africa.

I love the song though

I quite often run without music when it is dark but today just fancied a bit of ska

Get better soon.

Thank you for the play list.

[misswobble Graduate10]

Dandy livingstone! Susanne beware of the devil 😁

Blasts from the past 👍

[Runningroni Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thanks to our friend jancanrun. I love her retro runners play lists.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done for getting out there in the dark. I bought a jacket with a flashing light, tights and gloves with reflective stripes but I still can’t bring myself to go out in the cold and dark. Luckily I am retired, but I do feel for you all and have greatest respect.

[Runningroni Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

That running bug makes you get out there. You have to do those dark runs or return to the couch and hibernate for the winter. Character building!!!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Runningroni]

Yes , you have achieved so much, the couch is not an option.

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Glad you managed to get out there Runningroni, even if it was still dark. Mind you I think Free Nelson Mandela is suitable for any occasion! Not long till lighter mornings - spring is on the way! 😀

[Runningroni Graduate10]

I love the song it just felt at complete odds with the situation as I was thinking of South Africa and sunshine whilst it was dark and a bit miserable.

I shall keep at it.

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Runningroni]

I understand - for me it brings back his 70th birthday concert at Wembley in 1988 and of course his release 2 years later. Plus it was produced by Elvis Costello, one of my favourite artists!

[Runningroni Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

I too love Elvis C he features large in my play list

Running in daylight tomorrow, yeah !

[misswobble Graduate10]

I love Watching the Detectives 👍. Don’t get cute 😁. She’s filing her nails while they’re dragging the lake 😁😁😁

[Runningroni Graduate10]

I was think more pump it up as opposed to dark but seriously good lyrics.

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Runningroni]

Or Oliver's Army - should have the right pace?

[Runningroni Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Agreed