A Tuesday group outing

[Oldgirlruns]

Well another glorious morning for the Southsea (not)Parkrun crew of Dexy5 , UpTheStanley, Coddfish and Mr C,

and yours truly. Hot, sunny and rather energy-sapping for those on a mission. For me, well I just plodded on to an OldGirlRuns 48:40 which is ok by me. Coddfish did an energy sapping 3k before stopping at a conveniently placed seat and unfortunately Dexy5’s heel wasn’t very happy so she sensibly decided not to run - we found them sitting chatting in the sunshine when we puffed our way to our finish point, well I was puffing anyway! And, of course, as no (not)Parkrun would be complete without food, we repaired straightaway to our nearest cafe to sit outside by the beach for big breakfast eats! Photo courtesy of Dexy5, with the caption “It’s a hard life but someone has to do it”! Enjoy your (not)Parkrun outings folks!

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Sounds like another lovely outing for the OldGirlRuns' crew. It looks like that might be the last of the notPRs. Is actual Park Run starting up again down your way?

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

I haven’t heard anything!

[Coddfish Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

We are a long way from that in the UK. Unfortunately.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

Thank goodness for (not)Parkrun!

[TailChaser Graduate10]

It feels strange discussing a parkrun get together on a Tuesday OG but any excuse I say!! 😍

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Very true!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

We haven’t been able to all get together at the weekend , and it’s much Busier so mid week is best at the moment.

I think people misinterpreted Parkrun’s last email where it said last (not) parkrun results where latest might have been a better choice of words.

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Yes, you’re right on both counts. Although it’s busier here now during the week because of the holidays.

(Not)parkrun is proving too popular to stop now I think. I don’t know about yours Dexy but our sports club athletes don’t seem to bother too much which is good for us lesser mortals to see our names a bit higher up the board.

How is your heel doing?

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

You’re right about the club athletes TailChaser . There were only 19 runners at Eastville last week and I wasn’t the slowest! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Lightweights! Katnap isn’t doing it either. More kudos for us 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

We’re hardcore. Simples. 👊

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh yes 😁👊

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Yes we’ve got 33 runners so it’s very (not) elite.

The heel is not good I think it’s Achilles tendinitis so I am going to give running a rest again for a week or so. Physio 5 August. Lots of possible causes - running in neutral trails, wearing flat normal shoes, high shoes, increasing speed because of (not) parkrun and then 12.6 k walking round Kew Gardens yesterday. I started running but not at all comfortable today so didn’t want to make a bad situation worse. Damn damn damn. No bridge for me this week.

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Oh blimey Dexy! I suppose it’s all from not doing it for a while and being a bit enthusiastic. Apparently lots of heel raises to strengthen calf muscles - mines been playing up too 🙄 You’ll get there - just think how frustrating it would be if parkrun was actually on!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Yes I started really carefully and did great getting up to 5k over a long period, but I had concentrated on the exercises for my injury so the calves missed out a bit and haven’t caught up with the rest of me. Also, all my summer Sandals seem to have a strap on the Achilles. My 5k pace is nowhere near pre-injury but I have been a bit more competitive with (not) Parkrun. I think resting for a few days will help before exercising.

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Yes it will. Strappy sandals are a pain (literally) aren’t they? I find wearing running socks all day helps too as they’re tight and warm. 🤞🤞

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Nooooo Dexy5 , what rotten luck, especially after all your diligent rehab with your knee. 😩

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I know cheeky. But I’ll take some time out and hopefully it won’t be too long.

[killersblue]

Lol it looks like a hard life 😂 well done all of you

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to killersblue]

Thank you kB!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s so lovely to read, it was very hot out there this morning, my short fast run turned into a long very slow plod, i would have arrived a minute behind you just in time for the tea to be served

Lovely read as usual glad you could all get together and run

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

You’re always welcome to join us at this end of the south coast WaS!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

We just might one day

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Brilliant OGR! What a lovely Tuesday tradition you’ve created - think it’ll carry on when real PR returns? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Yes it was warm wasn’t it? I was out by 7am and it felt fresh when I left the house, but there was zero wind so it was warm running, even then. A gorgeous morning though, and not so humid. 🏃‍♀️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I think the others are trying to keep me confused cheeky - we’ve changed the day to Monday next week and last week it was Thursday! Don’t know about continuing when Parkrun proper restarts - but we usually went for brekky after that anyway so I guess we’re just carrying on as normal!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Great photo , I hope you enjoyed your run and your breakfast 😀

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy, yes, all very enjoyable! And probably fattening 😳

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Thanks for posting OGR, I managed a quite respectable 24’35” after a bit of a struggle against the breeze on the outward leg. But kept the rest of you waiting for me unfortunately 😀

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

Not at all - I was not long back and I started way before you!

[Hidden]

Awesome 😁

You all look terrific

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!

[Coddfish Graduate10]

I enjoyed my not (not) parkrun today, and enjoyed the breakfast and sit with the view even more. 3K was perfect for my 3rd trip of the week, I rarely cope well running more than twice a week.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done everyone- I wasn’t sure I deserved breakfast today. Next week I’ll track you all down in my bike.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

You always deserve breakfast Dexy!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Wow, how come its Tuesday again already? Another great run and meet-up for you all again today. I must find a local cafe and some running buddies, this sounds fun. Porridge at home with hubby after our runs is getting a bit repetitive 🤣 happy running everyone 🤗

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

I can definitely recommend post run cafe meets Grannyhugs!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

I’ve just worked out that since we entered lockdown I’ve had 1 carry out panini 🤨 how did that happen. I’ve had numerous friends and family round for garden coffee and lunches but it’s so far been 1 way - oh yes, that’s because we’re the ones who have just moved to new house. However it doesn’t explain why I haven’t been out to eat myself hmmm🤨

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Another (not) parkrun, another breakfast! Glad that no-one ended up in the sea this week.😜

Sorry to hear your heel is playing up Dexy.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Yes, no wet feet today JP!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Well done guys! (Not) parkrun will be tomorrow for me... no sunshine, no beachfront benches to get my breath back, and no lovely cafe... not that I’m jealous 🤣🤣🤣

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Our only defence UNM is that we regularly remark on how very lucky we are to have it on our doorstep!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

A very happy looking bunch 😃 It was my 2 year park runniversary yesterday according to the email I received. I could have been at 50 without lockdown but am stuck on 36 😢 I didn’t go for a run, but am meeting up with Shake-and-run at 7.30am tomorrow to run round our local lake before it gets too hot. I don’t think there’ll be anywhere open for brekkie at that time though!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I’m sure there must be - it’s that sort of place isn’t it?! Enjoy your run anyway!

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Can’t think of anything more perfect OGR, sunshine, sea, good company and breakfast 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️