Numb from cold and then being 'told off'...

[Trawa]

I went for a parkrun this morning and weather got horrible just as we were waiting on the start line - strong winds, torrential rain and even hail stones for next 30min!! Even before we started my hands were numb from cold...And then when I finished the skin on my knees and tights was numb from cold and rain🥶😵 But somehow I broke my PB😄! No idea how!?

I thought I was so hardcore and pleased with myself until I got home and was 'told off' by my partner how irresponsible I was to be running in such a weather🤔 And he's normally very supportive... but as he said he was worried about our children not me🤭

On the bright side - I'm at the hairdresser having my hair done 🤗😄

[Couchpotato2]

Well done on your pb! Bad weather is a good reason to go faster

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations on that PB, in a sort of way you were running faster to get out of that nasty weather, I didn't go to parkrun today for that very reason but did manage a run between the showers.

I am sure your partner will give you a cuddle when you come back from the hairdresser with a new hair do😊

[Trawa Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

The weather was ok until 9.30. I was expecting rain and wind but not to that extend! I'd have most likely stayed at home too😃

When I was running I kept thinking about the books I recently read about running - the mental and physical struggle runners go through and it really helped with my attitude. Especially 'This girl run' by Helen Croydon - fab description of overcoming boundaries and struggles!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Trawa]

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[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your parkrun pb. I understand your partner's concerns. My husband used to say ' you're not going out running in that' and I would . So now he doesn't even ask . 😊

[Trawa Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

I'm sure he'll get used to it too 😂

He has no choice!

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Trawa]

Nice that he's concerned though. If he's a non runner he won't realise we do run in all weathers 😊

[Mum22boys Graduate10]

Well done on your pb 😊 it must have been the day for parkrun followed by hairdressers, me too 😁

[damienair Administrator]

It’s parkrun on those days that makes you stronger and appreciate the nice warmer spring days to come. Very well done on your PB. I did some parkrun tourism yesterday and the last 1K was a steep uphill climb into a 60 mph headwind. Thankfully it was dry.

Damien

[Katnap Graduate10]

Personally I think you're being sensible, looking after your physical and mental well-being!

🐱 Katnap 🐱