Parkrun NZ Two

[lexi6]

Hiya everyone, a chilly 3 degree start to my morning, but its parkrun day and after waiting 16 weeks for it to re-start and knowing I’m going to warm up fast I’m not complaining, there were still plenty of hardy souls in their shorts and tee shirts. Only a brief chat from the race director this morning, and we set off, 30 less runners than last week, so I guess it will take time for people to feel comfortable again.

Its so good parkrun is back and fingers crossed yours will be soon too. Looking forward to reading all your not parkrun posts. I’ll be back next week running for the UK until you are. 🇬🇧

Had to wait until this afternoon to get my parkrun official time, because I nudged my watch when taking my jacket off and didn’t have a clue what time I’d run ignorance really is bliss, so its either lock my watch screen or run naked next week. 40 seconds off last week’s time without trying, so very happy. Happy running everyone x

[RunWillie Graduate10]

Please run for Australia as well 🇦🇺 park run seems a long way off here in Melbourne 😥

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie]

Oh! I know My heart goes out to you all. 🙁

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie]

Hoping Melbourne’s return to lock down is short and sweet Willie. We are keeping everything crossed as things open up.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Hi Lexi, Well done for turning out in the cold, an early start in NZ too 8am?

Glad to hear you had a great relaxed run...40 secs quicker!👌 All that work on the mat and your treadmill is paying dividends...🧘‍♀️💪

A lovely result, no wonder you are pleased. No naked running next week😉 it's much to cold!

Have a great weekend and happy running!🌻xxx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

😂😂 I’m sure you’re right about the mat work BBr. I’m not fond of the 8am start, but when I’d finished, the sun was shining and there was whole rest of the day to enjoy. You have a great weekend too xxx

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Wonderful! Well done lexi6 - keep running for us all! 🙂

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you and I promise 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Hey lexi6 great to know you are running, great time too

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks WandS I think I’m enjoying my runs more, not trying to put pressure on myself and speed up. Hope you’re are both doing OK?

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to lexi6]

Thanks yes we are great, there are less people out now they are allowed out lol, for some reason I thought you’d be asleep

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thats so weird, I was surprised as I thought there would be way more people at parkrun today than last week, 10.30 here, off soon, just having a small vodka and tonic.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to lexi6]

When we were in full lockdown the parks were full of people getting their hour exercise a day then we were allowed to meet people outside and everywhere was full of groups of people meeting now we can meet some people inside the parks are emptying again it’s just bizarre but great that there is some return to normality,

Enjoy your night cap and sleep well

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you , enjoy the rest of your day.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

What a responsibility Lexi - running parkrun for all of us each week. But it’s great to hear your reports and it gives us hope that those days will soon return.

An excellent time for you too. The cold weather does encourage you to reach the Finish line that much quicker.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Sure Yoga with Adriene has changed my mindset I’ll never be a sub 30 parkrunner but I’m loving my runs anyway and won’t be taking parkrun for granted ever again🤞 for your parkrun return, meanwhile I love running for the UK.

[Run46 Graduate10]

How lovely for you, fantastic start to the day...lots of our friends on here will be very jealous 😉

I don't do parkrun as with working through the week, the weekend is always my long run, maybe one day!

Love that you guys are doing so well, your Jacinta seems to have done a great job 👏

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Thanks Run46 i t was a lovely way to begin the day. I’m lucky that our parkrun is only a 5 minute drive away, so I don’t have to get up too early. Feeling very lucky over here at the moment and very proud of our PM, she has listened to all the advice given her, made some tough decisions on our behalf and its paid off I do hope she gets voted in again in September. 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Your run sounds great lexi and 40 seconds off last weeks time , brilliant. Enjoy your vodka tonic 🏃‍♀️👍🥃

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy, its gone down a treat, must be time to head off the dog’s already snoring. 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

night , night 🌙

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

A good run for you yesterday Lexi6, surely in New Zealand they could make the start time at 9am, it must still be almost dark especially in the south island at this time of the year.

That is really very nice of you running for the UK 🇬🇧 next Saturday. 😊 🏃🏾

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I wish Alan, a little bit longer in bed each Saturday would be lovely, but at least it was light when I got there, no sun though until I was done. One day, I’d love to do a South Island parkrun, Queenstown, looks a stunning one.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Lovely to hear you are back at park run, so annoying when technology gets nudged and doesn't record properly but great news on 40secs faster. Happy running 🤗

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyh I seem to be having more tech issues lately, although it could be just be having more senior moments! I’ll try locking the watch screen next week, although it was quite empowering not knowing what my time or pace was and just running. 😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Good luck🤗

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

You’re our PR fix lexi6 ! It sounds wonderful, and well done on slashing all those seconds off last week’s time! Brilliant. 👊🥰

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky, would be lovely if its a continuing trend downwards and I eventually get back to my parkrun PB. 😊

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

What a great run knocking 40 seconds off last week’s time. So many people doing yoga too - I haven’t tried it yet, but am wondering if I should!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Yoga with Adriene Sandie1961 . Give her a go, she’s fabulous. 🧘‍♀️🥰

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie, I think you would love Adriene, so many videos and she has runners yoga too. 😊

[Coddfish Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Mr C has been happily working through Yoga with Adrienne. I am so inflexible much of it is beyond me.

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Jel

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Thanks Lexi - it gives us all hope!👍

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

🤞hope it happens soon Jonathan, I’ll be back next week 🙂

[Coddfish Graduate10]

Thanks Lexi. We are truly jealous, even if it’s nearly freezing there.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

Thanks Coddfish, it did warm up eventually to 9 degrees, according to my watch, but it still took me to kilometre 4 before my gloves came off. 🙂

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Shorts? Wow, chilly. Perhaps not the season for running naked either!

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

😂😂 I know, think I felt colder just looking at them, all hunched up trying to keep warm and felt really overdressed. Think you’re right, will lock the screen instead and keep naked for the summer. 😊