Thank you running fairy, a wet 5k in the bag

[grumpyoldgirl]

I normally avoid running in the rain, unlike a certain chipmunk I know, but with this summer's weather, that's been messing with my schedule somewhat. I couldn't shut up the little voice telling me to stick to my schedule, it's just s bit of rain. (It was monsoon-like). So I drove off through the tempest to the local woods where there's a decent mobility trail, zipped up my rain jacket and put on my fingerless gloves (gloves, in August! 😶) and headed off. The rain instantly reduced to only slightly worse than drizzle, the path was pretty good with mostly avoidable puddles, and I took off the gloves, and then the jacket, as I warmed up. I took my time, so was pretty chuffed to see I'd run it in 35.40. And yes, I enjoyed it, my running fairy was quite right! 😁

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Good run for you GOG despite the rain ☔, good time as well, I am glad that you enjoyed your run 🏃 😊.

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al, the time was a nice surprise for me.

[Franglaise Graduate10]

Great time and effort

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Franglaise]

Thank you 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

I assume I’m that certain chipmunk GOG! Hi!! 👋

So glad you got out today - and a good time too! Have you changed your mind about the rain now? 🏃‍♀️💦 I must admit I made no provision for the rain in what I wore today - even though it was lashing down, I still warmed up plenty and never got cold once. My poor shoes are still soggy and will take some time to dry I fear!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Well spotted cheeky! 😁 It's not so much the wet as the cold that bothers me. I seem to get chilled really easily, although I'll be happier when I get a hat that I can put up with, it's hard to see through the rain on my specs. The gloves really helped too. But, with the trail mostly through the trees, I really didn't get too wet, and I felt very virtuous 😇