Now That's What I Call A Positive Split ….

[UpTheStanley]

Southsea parkrun in a westerly gale. To the turning point (going east) 11'51", best for a year; coming back (going west) 14'53", worst for 2 years! Could do without that wind come the Great South Run in October

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Wowsers UTS! Yes let’s pleeeeeeeeease not have similar conditions in October! They might need to extend the cut-off time for some of us (me) otherwise! 😅😅

Well done braving it today. 👊🏃

I did ours this morning and was treated to a buffeting side wind on the hill! I quite enjoyed it as it was cutting through the humidity. We had a monster turnout because Ashton Court wasn’t on today due to the Balloon Fiesta being held there. Not ideal for balloons this weekend unfortunately, such a shame. 💨🎈

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

No I thought they’d cancelled it cheekychipmunks.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Not cancelled as such, as there are plenty of other attractions laid on, but no flights. They were able to do the mass ascent on Thursday morning and I went up on the Common to watch. 50+ balloons were up - amazing! ❤️🎈

They’re doing a “naked night glow” this evening - usually all the balloons are tethered and they fire up their flames which looks stunning after dark. Today, just the baskets, no balloons apparently! 🔥

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It is a fantastic sight on a good day. I hope this wind abates for you soon. 49mph here.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Dropping to 23mph by 4pm. Stay safe - did you run today Dexy?

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I did but I can’t post it until my c25k RB does.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

But at least you were one of the 250 odd to face the gales. Exhilarating on that return leg!

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[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Oh I so hate when the head wind is the second half not the first! How come it’s always that way around?! Well done!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Yes the reverse has happened to me once and I got a PB as a result 😄

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Gosh..that is a difference..windy here..but not affecting me that much..It will be calm in October..definitely 😉

[Katnap Graduate10]

Make speed while the wind blows!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

What a difference the weather can make UTS! 💨🏃🏻Although personally, I'd be happy with the 'slow' split too!😉