Summary for this week

[BaddieThePirate]

Last Sunday I went for a 3 hr walk. Tue I used C25K+ Stamina and did 4km. Unfortunately one of the faster parts of the run coincided with uphill. I managed it by shortening my stride but boy was it hard work. Thurs I was in Gloucester for a meeting. We drove down on Wed evening. I packed my running gear and was determined to use it. That meant a 6:30 start, I opened the window to check the weather and it was so cold I v nearly went back to bed. Managed to persuade myself not to and was dressed and out in about 15-20 mins. I forgot it would be dark at that time! Doh! Realised I’d forgotten my gloves. Actually it was great, once I’d got going I warmed up and dawn happened around me as I plodded along. Got back to the hotel, fastest shower and hair wash ever, breakfast and out the door again by 8:30. Wow, made it!

Today I did my first Parkrun as a volunteer. I really enjoyed it. That means tomorrow I need to do a run. I hope the weather is lovely again in the morning. Spring has almost sprung.... 😊👍

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Wow what a week! It sounds busy, challenging and oh so lovely (my running has fallen off the rails thanks to a very extended extreme deep freeze that has blanketed most of my province; just when you see a glimmer of hope, it swoops back down into the -30's again 😭 so I feel like I'm living vicariously through all you lovely folk getting some amazing pretty runs in). I love the picture of your hill; it has me longing for my trails. I just registered for my trail race in the fall so I'm just itching for Summer to get here.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Oooo very cold! I wouldn’t like it that cold, but didn’t mind 0 deg C this year.

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Blimmin amazing Baddie, thats dedication. Love your photo Enjoy your run tomorrow. 👍

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Sun is just starting to peek out. Better think about getting the Lycra on...

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

That sounds rather lovely Baddie, I’ve got that all to look forward to? soon. A definite Autumn bite in the air now. Enjoy 😎

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

I'll try and remember to take another photo for you. Do you manage to get. back here for visits?

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

I was there in 2015, took my parents ashes to the Lake District and Stockport where I come from and had to cancel a trip (illness) in 2017 but well overdue for another visit. I have spent most of my adult life in NZ, but still yearn for “home” Fares are coming down again, so thinking about maybe August this year 🤞

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Let's meet up when you're over. I'm near Stockport. Maybe we could attend a Parkrun or two together?

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

That would be brilliant! Lyme Park sounds scary though! 🥵

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Do-able, slowly 🐌😁

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

😳

[Katnap Graduate10]

Happy running tomorrow. Well done on doing parkrun volunteering!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Thank you, it was fun 👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done on a good week Baddie. 👍 That photo is beautiful. 😍

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It was extremely windy up there but so beautiful

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Resolve, determination, triumph and enjoyment! Well done to you! 😊🏃‍♀️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you

[Agelesslass Graduate10]

Wow, what a week you’ve had, sounds like a whirlwind approach to living. Glad you’ve fitted in some runs and enjoyed them. Well done for volunteering too, parkruns rely on them to keep going.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Agelesslass]

I enjoyed it and am aiming for a purple t-shirt which you get for 25 volunteer sessions. Lovely colour!

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

Brilliant post Baddie! Full of motivation and determination, love it! I think I'm going to have to offer myself as a park run volunteer soon - thanks for the inspiration 😊

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

The Parkrun director at Marple said if everyone volunteered 3 times a year they would never struggle for marshals. It's fun to see it from a different perspective too 😀

[ktsok]

What a gorgeous trail... running up it is a little daunting though - well done you! And well done on your dedication 🙂

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

What a busy week you’ve had Baddie! Hills eek 😱. I’m sure you are a much better runner as a result!

Well done for volunteering too, it’s great to give something back to parkrun . There are people with 200 run shirts who have never volunteered- such a shame.

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Sounds a great week Baddie. Well done on your parkrun volunteering - something else which can become addictive! 😀