Bring back the frost!

[Debston]

I had a lovely frosty run on Tuesday - the paths in my local boggy woods were frozen solid and it was so nice not to be squelching round. Much warmer today so I decided to get in the car and head for Sissinghurst Castle which would be less muddy - or so I thought!

It was a really frustrating run to start with, the orchards were boggy for my warm up walk so no chance of striding briskly, just picking my way through and trying to stay upright! Then start my run, heading to the bluebell woods. Hang on, where have the woods gone?! Oh, OK, they have cut all the trees down, never mind, I am sure I can find the path... Oh look, there are tree trunks all over the path, let me just pick my way over them. At least it's not super muddy. Start running again, there that's better... getting a bit boggy again but never mind, just enjoy the sound of the birds, nice to be enjoying the nature. [Sound of chainsaw roaring into life] And so it went on! I did have a nice trot round the lake after that, pausing to take a quick selfie but honestly, I think the running gods were having a laugh with me today! 😂

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Oh dear not the calmest of runs for you. Sounds like we have swapped climates. I was out in shorts and T-shirt with 11deg yesterday. Weird winter weather. Happy running

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Wow, shorts and t-shirt in January? Amazing!

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Lovely pic, fab run... I agree it felt tropical when I went out this morning, im kinda missing the frost!

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

I never thought I'd moan about it being too warm in January! What has running done to me?! 😂

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Oh dear, to be remembered as “the obstacle course run” ??? 😂 How frustrating- good thing you have a sense of humour!xx 😄

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

😂 Yes, "the obstacle course" with a touch of "Tough Mudder"!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

Now that’s something to aim for 😉

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10]

Definitely sounds like someone was having a laugh at your expense! I’m glad you’re laughing too 👏🏻

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Jazzyrunner]

😂 Laughing through gritted teeth! I reckon the running gods owe me a good one next time... We shall see!

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

You are definitely owed 👍🏻🤞🏻😁

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

The weather doesn't know what its doing. Like you say cold and frosty then what feels tropical especially when running.

Your route sounded a bit like an obstacle course than a running route.

Think the running gods are testing you🤣

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

They certainly were testing me today - hope they reward me with a lovely, smooth Parkrun on Saturday! (and a new pb would be nice...)

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

🤣🤣

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Go to Spain, they have had loads of snow there, too warm running in the UK, hmmm, anyway you enjoyed your 'trot' today dispite the slightly muddy conditions, the chain saw and the tree trunks, nice photo of you.

Along the route I run the Forestry Commission cut down all the very tall trees but have now planted hundreds of new trees.

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I would love to experience a snowy run, think that's the only weather conditions I haven't run in yet. I imagine there's something rather magical about running on freshly fallen, powdery snow. I may be over romanticising it though!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

Indeed, that snow they had in Alicanti and Malaga quickly melted.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

It all sounds like hard work, but it’s just lovely to be out and about

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes, I had to remind myself to be grateful for being able to run at all. It's not so long since I was on the Injury Couch!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Debston]

And so great that you can be out and about

[grumpyoldgirl]

Oh dear, Debs, sorry but that's made me laugh! Great job persevering through that little lot.

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Glad to make you giggle, grumpyoldgirl!

[ktsok]

Oh, you are in my neck of the woods, Debs! I’ll be driving past Sissinghurst later (from Ashford to Tunbridge Wells).

Well done on tackling the mud pits. I’m watching the temperature every morning hoping for a - so the mud freezes over!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

One of those runs where you simply have to laugh Debston! 😅🏃‍♀️😅 But it was still a run. 👍👏🏃‍♀️