Running couples...

[ktsok]

So he brought his trainers with him and said he was up for a run. OK!

As my mother is wont to say - in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is King. Tony was looking at me to take the lead so I donned a dodgy coach mantle and set the parameters. Given he has done a Park Run and not only survived but wants to do it again, I felt a walk/run at 1/2km intervals would be a kind way to spend 30 minutes.

And so it was. It wasn’t as hot and muggy as it has been and there was a bit of a breeze. I managed to keep a conversation up, or at least make encouraging noises (nearly there!) and the brisk walking sections kept us fresh-ish. I was glad to walk when the half km arrived and prevent an enforced stop scenario. Tony said he didn’t feel taxed at any point (I think he might be fitter than me, damnit).

At one point he got stung and without breaking stride, he pulled off his t-shirt and whipped his back with it several times to get rid of the offending critter. It was quite impressive - I think he may even have sped up, like a well-conditioned Thelwell pony with an invisible spurred pony club rider on his back. I mean racehorse. Stallion!

He says he wants to do Ashton Court Park Run again next week in Bristol. I have created a monster!!!

We ran and walked 4K in 30 minutes, so that’s a 7’30” average.

Pace face: healthy glow rather than beetroot. Keeping it (attractively) real 😉

[alisonx Graduate10]

What a fab photo!

Love the pace face

it seems you have created a monster there ktsok...but good to have a little competition to keep you on your toes

[ktsok in reply to alisonx]

Aren’t they great? Joe and Kay, we salute you!

I’m not sure I want running competition just yet! But it’s a nice thing to have company 😊

[Fatgirlslim19 60minGraduate]

I love this post!

[ktsok in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Ah thanks x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

I love this post ktsok!

Going through something similar myself...he ran 5k the other day with me, and is keen to go out again on Thursday.. its good because we get to drive to more interesting run routes though...and he may start doing Parkrun with me too!

xx

[ktsok in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you! Park Run was a really nice thing to do together. Chatting and running can be a bit wearing though!

[E27M14 Graduate10]

It has advantages and disadvantages. My fella has not run for three weeks and still managed to do 5k this morning without dying! I have been running regularly and am still struggling!! It is sometimes nice to have the company though.

[ktsok in reply to E27M14]

Ugh. That’s annoying. My man did admit that it wasn’t easy later on - at the time he was putting on a good show. Perhaps your fella was heaving for breath and all a-trembling once you were out of sight?!

[Katnap Graduate10]

Uh oh. No going back from getting hooked on parkrun!

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This made me smile 😊 well done 👍

[kirble Graduate10]

Beautifully written and I am there watching the T-shirt whipping action. Giddee up 🐴

[Lavender1962 Graduate10]

Great post! There are advantages and disadvantages to running with your spouse. You’ll soon be addicted to parkrun! 😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done ktsok, what a brilliant picture of you both. cheekychipmunks runs Aston court occasionally with her faithful companion Floss the dog. You could pm her if you are going to be there. It’s great to meet VRBs.

As someone said, there are advantages and disadvantages with running with your spouse. 😂😂