Weather and eats

[Oldgirlruns]

It was while Dexy5 and I were picking blackberries this morning that we realised we hadn’t arranged for anyone to write up our Southsea (not)Parkrun yesterday. It was a run of mixed fortunes weather wise. Dexy, Up The Stanley and I all took off in an Easterly direction along the seafront and got wet. Mr and Mrs Coddfish checked the clouds, headed West and stayed pretty dry! Ah well, I enjoyed my joffle in the drizzle, it made a pleasant change from the heat! Dexy sensibly listened to her leg and did a walk. No PBs or records to report, that I’m aware of though I was quite pleased with my 49:03 time and for the first time in ages felt I might even be able to improve on that soon! And I can report that breakfast in the beachside cafe afterwards was, as ever, very good!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

That pic says it all Oldgirlruns sunny in the west and wet in the east. It was quite refreshing! But so funny to see the Mr & Mrs Coddfish looking dry while we were like drowned rats. I walked 5k including the walk home after breakfast, but haven’t entered a time on not parkrun.

Tomorrow it looks Line more rain!

[Coddfish Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I am glad you saw the funny side of being wet whilst we were smugly dry! Got very wet on Wednesday though.

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

As you say, OGR, no records, but I was happy to get back under my 25 minutes bogey time with a smidge to spare 👍

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

Not sure I could do it on a bike in that time UTS!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Breakfast sounds lovely, the run pretty good too

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

And the company WAS!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Yes in this day and age it’s good to have company,

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Ahh, I’d have preferred your route OGR! I’m designed to run wet! 🏃‍♀️💦 😅

Sounds like you all had a great time as ever! 🥰

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

As you know cheeky, my norm is strong wind! I’m still getting used to rain!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

You’d love my local Common in the winter OGR. 💨 💨 💨 🤣

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😳

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Love the moody pic OGR!

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That's an excellent sign that you felt improvement could be there although keeping out there in all weathers like you all do will certainly get you there!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

It’s the thought of a decent coffee and French Toast wot does it GTFC!

[Hidden in reply to Oldgirlruns]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Rowers Graduate10]

I could see the Spinnaker tower from Lepe beach on Tues evening so I waved in your general direction, though obviously you'd never have known that!! Very wet today so New Forest run #3 might have to wait...

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Rowers]

A cheery wave is always nice to have Rowers, whether we see it or not!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Rowers]

Ooh enjoy your running in the New Forest Rowers. I just love those Forest paths. I hear it’s been pretty busy there.

🌳🏃‍♀️🌲🏃‍♂️🌲🐿🌳🌲🦡🐎🐎🎄

[Rowers Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

It's a lovely place to run and straight out of the front door too. I went this morning anyway and got soaked. I'd heard it was very busy too but we've not had any problems. Maybe the less hot weather has helped...

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

I know that running is definitely not all about PBs of distance or time, but it does feel good to see or feel something to suggest that improvement may be on the way. Well done to you. 😊 Sounds like a lovely time was had by alll. 😊🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️👏

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks Over61 , yes we enjoy our get together runs!

[Granspeed Graduate10]

What a great picture! Says it all. 😊👍 We we’re glad to be in the West yesterday - often the New Forest seems to be on the line. But breakfast makes up for a lot.

One day we will get that NF jog&picnic, but wet suits would be needed today. 🙄

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Thanks Granspeed, yes we’re all looking forward to our NF get together! My wetsuit is all ready to go😂!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Today I recommend bog snorkelling gear. 😄

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

😂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

A shame about the dry suit not being dry though 😂😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I know - I’ve just managed to get it dry, ready to take to the tip!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Tomorrow is looking good for my run. 🤞

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Fingers crossed. Also for Running Daughter’s birthday barbecue. 😊🌞

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Definitely 🤞for that Granspeed!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Enjoy 🍔🌭🍗

[Coddfish Graduate10]

Thanks for writing it up