Windy parkrun

[damienair]

I was staying over with my family in my Mum and Dads this weekend. The nearest parkrun was 30 mins away in the car so I got up early and made my way to the Mount Lucas parkrun which is in a wind farm. I picked a very fitting day for it as the wind was blowing 30 to 35 mph and the wind turbines were generating loads of electricity. The first 3K was very tough and into the strong wind. I struggled to keep my pace consistent. It was a small crowd and I finished in 12th position in a time of 28:07. I did my 46th parkrun today.

Damien

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Oh that looks like a cool place to run a PR Damien! As you say, very apt conditions today! 💨💨💨💨💨

What a great time! Imagine if you’d have had a tailwind! 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

[damienair Administrator in reply to cheekychipmunks]

The last 2K were with a tail wind. I was so tired at that stage although I pushed home for a good last 1k. I was wrecked. There were just 36 runners. It was a lovely parkrun.

Damien

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Only 36 runners! Fabulous. 😀

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Such a neat picture! Congrats on your 46th Parkrun. Another great achievement. And a great time/placement in some strong winds.

[damienair Administrator in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thank you. Counting down to 50 now. I can’t wait to get that red T-Shirt. Although I think I’ll be waiting a while for shipping.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Excellent place and time for you Damien, 12th position and a sub 30 minute run, well done, I ran my second parkrun this morning, sub 35 minutes at 34.17, that's 1 second slower than 4 weeks ago, I put that down to the warm weather, no gale force winds where I am in Scotland, anyway, I am quite happy with my result as you are with you'rs, roll on next Saturday.

[damienair Administrator in reply to AlMorr]

I was just happy to get around. It was never going to be a day for trying for a parkrun PB time. I’m on my countdown now to my milestone 50th parkrun. Indeed, roll on next Saturday.

Well done to you too on your parkrun.

Damien

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

I wish you all the best for your 50th parkrun Damien, talking about 50, there was a lady who had the number 50 on the back of her T shirt who I used as a pacemaker for the last two kilometers this morning, looking at the result, it was her 53rd parkrun, she finished 12 seconds in front of me. 😊 🏃

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done damienair, it certainly was a blowy one. I am planning my 50th parkrun on 31 August, when’s yours?

[damienair Administrator in reply to Dexy5]

I think mine will be the following weekend, 7th of September. I missed last week, otherwise we would have been doing out 50th parkrun together. I’m really looking forward to it. Enjoy your next few Parkruns.

Damien

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thanks , I didn’t get scanned today as it would have meant me doing 50th at a tourist run, and I’ve got people joining me at Southsea on 31st to celebrate . We’re nearly parkrun 50 twins 😂😂

[Zanzibar4 Graduate10]

Congrats damienair thats a great time all considered. I am only dreaming of sub 30 someday maybe. Very well done 👏

[damienair Administrator in reply to Zanzibar4]

It’s taken me 2 years to consistently run sub 30 mins. You can do it if I can.

[Hidden]

You're such a champion of Parkrun, Damien! Your enthusiasm is just brilliant!

[damienair Administrator in reply to Hidden]

Ah thanks. I genuinely just love parkrun and everything it stands for. I love the inclusivity. I love that I can chat to a complete stranger at the start line and discuss our running journey. I spoke to a gentleman today who was 20 years older than me and just retired last year at 65. He started C25K last year and today was his 6th parkrun. He passed me out on the 4th kilometer. I was also passed out on the 3rd kilometer by a 10 year old girl. You’ve just got to love it.

Damien

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Well done you , brilliant time . You must be so chuffed 😊

[JaoJao Graduate10]

12th! Amazing! And a great time! How small is a small crowd?

[damienair Administrator in reply to JaoJao]

There were just 35 runners and as always a lovely friendly atmosphere.

Damien