Phew, that was a bit speedy for an old girl!

[Oldgirlruns]

A glorious Parkrun morning on our seafront. Dexy5 is recovering from the lurgy but decided she was up for a slow run so we trotted along near the back having a chat. Well, she chatted and I grunted occasionally. Her slow is faster than my normal so there was a lovely Pb for me for the first km and the rest weren’t too shabby either (for me!). Even running into the usual OGR headwind - why is it always windy?! As ever, UTS kindly came out to run us in to the end and Mr Garmin has given me a PB for 5km - 48:04. Pretty slow for most of you I know, but I’m happy with it thanks! And a lovely brekkie afterwards! Happy running folks!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your fastest 1k, fastest mile, and fastest 5k Oldgirlruns. Your Strava page is covered in Personal Records and you know what your body is capable of now. I’m a great believer in using the wind to your advantage when it’s behind you , because it’s going to slow you down in the opposite direction. It was a pleasure to run with you and it’s the first time I’ve done parkrun in zone 4 heart rate, apart from Tailwalking. That was a great recovery run after days in bed feeling sorry for myself.

🌬🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️☀️🥇🥇🥇

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Oh no, you’re not well either Dexy5 ? I had a shocking run this morning as I’m coming down with something - but went anyway. 🙄

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Get well again soon Cheeky!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks OGR, I’m dosing myself up with First Defence. 🤧

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Sorry you aren’t well, I’ve responded on your post 🤒🤧😷

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Thank you Dexy!!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

What happened to the photo- everyone likes a photo 📸

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

You mean of my Garmin connect result ? Haven’t worked out how to do that yet!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

No - of breakfast. I’ll give you a lesson on doing the photo of garmin next time I see you.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Ooh I’d forgotten that- and it was done specifically for my post wasn’t it?! Doh!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

You can edit to add it.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Drat- you’ve found me out!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Da dah 🍽

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Technophobe? Moi?

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

🤣🤣

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Well done on your PB! Bet it was a bit blowy beside the sea though💨 but how lovely to meet up with Dexy5 and UpTheStanley 🏃‍♀️🏃🙂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you IP ! Difficult to avoid Dexy and UTS really (and they me of course!) - friends for over 20 years and we live within walking distance of each other! But you’re quite right - meet ups are lovely!

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Oh I didn’t realise you were all friends. How lovely 🤗

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

It is!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Yes , Oldgirlruns was so impressed with my rise from couch to 5k and then 10k, it was not difficult to persuade her to take up the challenge too, although she did put it off until we were out of the country skiing last year. 😂😂She started volunteering at parkrun while supporting me and has got her purple shirt. I’m very proud of her.

[FatterPenguin Graduate10]

I'm a similar speed to you and I know how hard I've worked to reach that so jolly well done! When I volunteered at park run I noticed the people at the end put in just as much effort as the front runners, so speed is irrelevant, it's what's right for you! 🏃🏻‍♀️👏😊

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to FatterPenguin]

You’ve got it spot on FP! Thank you!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to FatterPenguin]

5K is still 5K and slower running is best for health. Up the Tortoise Team! 🐢🐢🐢

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Very well done Oldgirlruns ! 👏👏👏 What a lovely positive run you had. Really fab! 😀👊🏃‍♀️

Mine wasn’t. 😅😅

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you Cheeky - yes it was fun, and quite different for me. Get well soon!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks. A lovely excuse to do nothing for a change. 💕

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your pb , always nice to see 😊😊😊

[JaoJao Graduate10]

It was windy at my parkrun too. Well done on your PB, smashing it OGR

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Well done to you! PBs are always worth celebrating!

😊🍾🥂🎉🏅👏🏻👍☀️ 💥⚡️ 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🤸‍♀️😊

[Coddfish Graduate10]

Well done OGR. I recognise that breakfast, it seems to be your regular favourite

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

Darn, and there’s me thinking I’d been different today!. (Dexy had the same!).

[Granspeed Graduate10]

🎉👏🏼🎉 Well done. PB is personal- that’s the point. Congratulations ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you Granspeed - onwards and onwards!

[Jogunlikely]

Congratulations on the PB 💃💃💃🍾

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Jogunlikely]

Thank you Jogunlikely!

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Well done on your PB OGR and in windy conditions, breakfast looks delish! 🙂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

It’s those Dexy and Up The Stanley that made me do it!!

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

😂😂😂😂😂

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Well done on that run and your new PB in the wind. Happy running

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you GTB!

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Glad you and Dexy5 enjoyed your trot/chat OGR - the PB was a real bonus!👍

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you JP!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Is that bacon on toast? yum

That’s a good time and great to get a PB so well done you

How lovely to have Dexy to run with you

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes - a very naughty brekkie of French toast with honey and streaky bacon. Well, it’s Parkrun Saturday isn’t it?!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

You deserve it and it looks delicious

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

She means maple syrup not honey 😉

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Oops!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

🤣🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

I did wonder at the honey, maple syrup really goes with it 😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yum yum

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Well done on your pb and a delicious breakfast for your effort 😋

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Good for you! 😄 That’s my kinda speed! ... and the occasional grunt - yep! 😂