Should have been a parkrun but was not a parkrun instead

[lexi6]

I was intending to go to parkrun this morning, but was up and awake in the early hours with one of our dogs who wasn’t too well, I eventually dozed off and slept through my 7 am alarm. Would have been a waste putting my gear away, so had a banana, a drink of water and set off to do 5k anyway, taking 27 seconds off last week’s official PR time, so my first (not) parkrun time was 36.33. Very happy with that.

Back to parkrun next week with the volume already turned up on my alarm. I love waking up to music and usually have Emeli Sande waking me up, but had chosen Cat Stevens’ Morning Has Broken instead today (and it certainly had) I was intending to drop my “kindness rock” which I picked up on my Thursday run at parkrun, but will do it next week instead. It has an ID number on the back, so its journey is tracked and when the number is posted online goes toward a donation to charity. Lovely idea. Happy running everyone. X

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I hope your pooch is feeling better soon Lexi6. Our running has to fit in with life and all it throws at us, and you needed that lie-in. Anyway,

It sounds like those 💤 helped your pace later so well done you.

I like the sound of your kindness rock. Is that a local initiative?

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy, yes I think it might be. I’ve found rocks before, but never picked them up, (felt like stealing) but stepdaughter explained they are either to be kept or passed on so I don’t know whether the others had ID’s or not. Anyway its a fab idea isn’t it? Seems there’s still a bit of kindness going on.❤️

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Hope your doggie is better soon Lexi x

The rocks are similar to what we get here Dexy. Children (& adults!) paint them up and see how far they travel via Facebook pages. We get a lot in Stratford. I found one at our festival once and brought it home to send it on it’s way. Never heard of the donation idea before Lexi mentioned it though.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Interesting. I have seen some painted pebbles on my walks before, but always leave them for others to enjoy. I shall see if there is a Facebook name on the back next time.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That is a good idea and a great time for your not parkrun

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Isn’t it lovely? WandS and getting educated about the rocks on this forum too 😊 slow and steady I can do.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to lexi6]

Slow and steady is perfect

How’s your dog? hope alls ok

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

He’s chilling on the couch, looking very sleepy at the moment poor old chap. Its cold tonight so he’ll be wearing his flash jumper later. 🥰

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

I hope your pooch gets better very soon, good run and time for you today Lexi6, these things can happen and you miss the alarm.

So you ran a (not) parkrun in a time of 36.33, very good, are they still recognising (not) parkruns in New Zealand now that the official ones have resumed?

Now coming up to 8am in the UK and in a 100 minutes I will be running my 5th (not) parkrun.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

See below Alan. Good luck for your 5th not parkrun

[lexi6 Graduate10]

I’ve not run one before Alan but its still on our offical PR site, so I might post and see. Way flatter running around home than our real parkrun. Go you for your 5th (not) 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

👍 🏃🏾

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Good evening Lexi6, so far this Saturday I don't see the usual virtual or not parkrun site that our friend Damion sets up for a Saturday so I might set one up for the usual (not) parkrun result page he usually sets up, anyway I have just come back from my 18th virtual/5th (not) parkrun, very nice morning for running after the recent humid weather we have had, my time this morning was 33.56 and age grade 54.91%, I saw about 7 other runners today NONE of which passed me, so I wasn't going too slow, enjoy what is left of your Saturday.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan that was a cracking time for your not parkrun too quick for the other runners 👍You have a fantastic Saturday.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Thanks lexi, it's coming up to midday here in the UK and I am going to have lunch which begins with Chicken Soup, I will enjoy that after my run this morning.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Sounded yummy, I hope it was Alan.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

It was very 😋 yummy.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Morning Alan, glad you enjoyed it . 👍

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

I hope your dog is feeling better soon lexi. Glad you got out for a run even if it wasn't parkrun. 🤗🤗

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy. 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Aww Lexi, lovely mummy being up with your sweet dog. 🐾💙 Hope he’s feeling better today. 🤞

I love that idea with the kindness rock. I’ve never heard of it, but whilst walking along the seafront with my daughter on Thursday there were countless painted rocks along the base of the wall. So pretty - much prettier than the padlock idea, also found around here.

Great run too! Really well done. A PB is always nice isn’t it? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

He’s all good and looking very tidy Mr L gave him a good clip and tidy up, so he’ll be definitely needing his jumper tonight 😅 the rocks are gorgeous aren’t they just can’t not smile at them. It was rather nice getting a PB today. 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Brilliant! I was 2 seconds slower than last week’s (Not) PR but I’m ok with that because it was worth slowing momentarily to admire the tiniest sweetest German Shepherd puppy - which then followed Flossie and I! 🐾🐾🐾 Luckily I was running a loop so the owners were able to scoop it up! I’d have been slightly miffed if I’d have had to stop entirely! There are limits you know! 😅

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😂😂 aaw! Puppies ❤️ I would have had to have slowed down too, x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

It was sooooooo sweet and very furry. If I hadn’t have been running I’d probably still be there cooing over it now! 🐾🥰😍😅

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Oh poor little chap, it's a worry because they can't tell us what's wrong. A disturbed night for you, I hope he perks up again soon.🐕

I'm glad you still ran...and acheived a PB too 27 seconds!

Love the kindness rock, I didn't know about the Id number, which is a super idea. Enjoy hiding it on your Parkrun next week!

Happy running and yoga!

🌹🌻🌷🌼🏃‍♀️🧘‍♀️xxx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks BBr he’s a little toughie with a high pain threshold, so knew he wasn’t feeling the best. Hope I can take a few more seconds off at parkrun next week 🤞 See you on the mat 🙏🏻xxx

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Lovely rock, we have a whole trail of them in the village made by children during lockdown. Great new not park run PB for you, fantastic. Happy running 🤗

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks GrannyH I love them, will be on the lookout for them now and chuffed with the PB too. 😊

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Well run Lexi6. I hope your 4 legged friend is doing ok. I'm sitting here looking at the rain. Again. Still the good news is the canal and reservoirs have been topped up.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks Baddie and the boy’s doing all right. Will be good to get a diagnosis on Wednesday 🤞Yay! for the rain, good for the garden, your allotment must be well watered. x

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Hey Lexi6!! 👋🏽👋🏽

I’m sorry to hear your Parkrun didn’t quite go to plan. Hope your dog is doing ok now.

But.... it’s brought a brilliant alternative outcome for you today! Wonderful PB!! 🤩🤩 And.....I absolutely love your kindness rock!! It rocks for sure!!💓 Just like you!! ❤️

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Aaw! Thanks Fab the kindness rocks are lovely aren’t they, will keep looking out for them now and the PB was a little bonus too 🥰 x

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

It’s an amazing idea!! So lovely! 💓❤️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Sorry to hear about your dog lexi but hope he’s ok now. A very impressive first non Parkrun time as well! I love the idea behind the stones - as you say, there is still some kindness left in the world!

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks OGR, he had a better night last night. My (not) parkrun time was a surprise though, must go out for a run more when I’m tired. 😊

[Coddfish Graduate10]

Hope your dog is ok. The early starts for your 8am parkrun must be hard in winter without a sleep problem.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

Thanks Coddfish, he’s a little brighter this morning. If I didn’t have such a short drive to parkrun I may not be quite so willing to get up and go, but the park is sheltered from the weather and bonus its not concrete, which I usually run on so I tell myself its worth making the effort 😘

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Congratulations on your improved time - the lie-in must have helped! The kindness rock rocks!😀

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan, think you’re right, might try lie-ins for all my run days 😂😂