2.5kms of absolute joy

[tiggs1]

The weather is shocking here today and although I wanted to run before dark work got in the way. I almost didn’t go out when I heard the wind blowing but figured I would give it a go.

Dressed in my base layer, another long sleeved top and then my proviz reflect360 (latest treat from my stop smoking money) out I went. I kept it slow as lately I have found my runs have been around 6:40/km and I wanted to do a nice easy run after my trail adventure on Sunday.

I loved each and every step, I did most of my run in zone 2 with the wind blowing in my face. The extra layers worked a treat with the slower pace and kept me warm and before I knew it I had done my 2.5km. It felt such a short run after my consolidation runs and then my 5.5km but it was great.

I should become a grandma within the next few days so I have packed running stuff so I can do my 5km run while up North seeing my grandson

Happy running folks

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Your weather sounded like mine on Monday. Once you're out it's not so bad and your treating yourself with new running clothes I used to buy flowers and yankee candles 😂

So exiting you are about to become a grandma. 😊😊

[tiggs1 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

It is definitely harder to get out of the door in this weather but once out I am fine... I cannot wait to see the little one and give him a cuddle

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Well done heading out in that weather. That little short run was just perfect, I hope you are enjoying these mix of distances. Enjoy your trip north to the family and newest member.

[tiggs1 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks, it is nice to be mixing up the distances a little and to be able to just take it easy on some runs, push myself a little on others.

[Brooko Graduate10]

Well done and congrats in advance on the grand parent front. 😃

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Exciting times... what a grandma that new boy will be having too!

Great job on the short run... and keep on spending that no smoking money well!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Wow what an exciting time for you, the weather isn’t fun at the moment though

Happy running

[Corkee]

....same! I took my running gear to work yesterday. It was so dark at the end of work I nearly didn’t do it! But after a chat with a colleague who egged me on I ran just over 3 km and it felt good! Well done for getting out there!

[Run46 Graduate10]

I love a joyous run...glad you enjoyed it 🏃‍♀️😀

Hope your beautiful bouncing Grandson doesn't give his mother too much trouble while making an appearance, eek...how exciting 👼

[marmalademonster Graduate10]

I've just become a grandma to a baby boy too, so Week 2 of the Magic Plan is going to start with a parkrun near my daughter's house instead of my local one. Can't wait to be honest - running AND cuddles with a beautiful little new baby! Perfect!

[tiggs1 Graduate10 in reply to marmalademonster]

Congratulations and enjoy both your parkrun and your cuddles

[marmalademonster Graduate10]

And you tiggs1 - running grandmas 👵🏻 brilliant!