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Phew, what a scorcher!

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And a scorcher it was - another glorious morning for the Southsea motley crew (not)Parkrun. No PBs but Dexy5 and UpTheStanley both had negative splits and I did my second best (not)Parkrun time of 48:15. Coddfish and I played the overtaking game on the last km as I passed her as she walked and she steamed passed me when she started running again. And Mr C? Well he just quietly gets on with his run, no mess no fuss! As ever, a fine brekkie to follow looking out on the Solent with its huge container ships, the RN heading out on manoeuvres and yachts galore, including what could have been Ben Ainslie’s ocean going racing yacht. It’s a busy life!

Happy running folks!

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cheekychipmunks profile image
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Beautiful morning OGR, and it sounds like you all had fantastic runs too. 😀😀😀

Perfect here too. 11 degrees at Ashton Court for my run earlier (now 23), which is just right as far as I’m concerned. 🏃‍♀️☀️

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

We did cheeky, we did! Yes, it seems to be getting hotter here too - I may just have to hit the beach in a minute!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

Ooo sounds delightful! 🥰 I’m rather jealous! 😅

We’re going to crack out my grandson’s paddling pool again. He’s 1 tomorrow - can’t believe it! Later I’m going to watch Mr Cheeky and our son assemble the hefty wooden swing we bought him! That’ll be a laugh! 😅

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

It’s frightening how fast they grow isn’t it?! Enjoy the paddling pool!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

Very frightening! He’s such a big boy! 💙

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

Have a lovely birthday party cheeky, that year has gone quick.

Do you still have all the family living with you?

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

It sure has Dexy. We had his party on Saturday - lucky really as my daughter invited way more than 6 people so we couldn’t have had it after today.

Yes, they’re all still living here - fine by us, in fact we love it! ❤️

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

I’m glad that there are some bonuses to this situation.

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CoddfishGraduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

That year has definitely gone quickly. Enjoy the last bit of babyhood while you can, he will be a terrible toddler before you know it.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toCoddfish

But the good news is that I can hand him back to his mum and dad when that happens Coddfish! 😅

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UpTheStanleyGraduate10

Negative splits for me as reported, but necessary after a somewhat sluggish start if I was to beat by 25 minute bogey time - I got back on track after 4k, and a half decent last k delivered 24'50" overall. So another tick against Oldfloss 's Quest :-) , but it's getting harder every week :-( .

Blimey, cheekychipmunks , what time were you up at to find a coolth like that?

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toUpTheStanley

It didn’t warm up properly here until late morning UTS. In fact if I could bottle today’s weather and keep it forever, I would. 😀

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Dexy5Graduate10

Well done on your 2nd best (not) parkrun time Oldgirlruns; it turned out to be mine too, the last one being pre-achilles injury. I think I was helped along by the man who was running ahead of me who acted as a target, just like real parkrun. 34:37 is still some way from my best 5k time but as I get stronger and run further, I am sure that will improve too.

As someone used to running later in the day, I didn’t find the 18C a problem but was glad there was a nice easterly breeze to help

push me home. Once again I am very pleased with the negative splits.

I did have to weave around various walkers and dog walkers more today now that the council has opened up the COVID-19 Exercise area to traffic again. I also had a bit of faffage when my music stopped, and accidentally initiated a last number redial in trying to get it going again.

It was good to see 3 of you during my run and as always, great to have a natter Over brekkie.

☕️🍽🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️☀️

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CoddfishGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

I must say I missed the road’s better running surface, but I won’t miss the traffic problem the road closure caused to Eastern Parade. Running along there this morning was bliss.

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toCoddfish

Yes, I bet the residents prefer it too Coddfish.

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply toDexy5

Well done Dexy - it's good to see you getting stronger with each run! 👍😀🏃🏽‍♀️

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toSandraj39

Thanks Sandra, a nice long slow run to come in a few days, I hope

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply toDexy5

Fab! Good luck! 🙂🤞

From The Humber to The Solent 👏👏👏👏👏 well done on your second best time, that is really good going!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply to

From the Humber to The Solent - there must be a song in there somewhere GTFC!

in reply toOldgirlruns

Oooooooh I do hope so!!

hamit profile image
hamitGraduate10

Yes it was a great morning for an early morning run. Over here in Somerset we had a mist which made trees into black shapes surrounded by a golden glow from the defused light of the rising Sun. 😎

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply tohamit

A lovely picture painted there hamit!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Another fantastic run for you today Oldgirlruns, I like the way you say you ran past Coddfish and then she 'steamed' passed you, a lovely photo, nice pleasant day where I am in Scotland but its not a scorcher.

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CoddfishGraduate10 in reply toAlMorr

Steaming in the sense of being too hot, I think. I do run slightly faster than OGR but I also favour short walking breaks, particularly when hot. So we did play a slow game of leapfrog along the promenade, alternately giving each other a target.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toCoddfish

Maybe gliding would have been a better word Coddfish! There’s a marketing opportunity for Parkrun t-shirts I reckon, with a brightly coloured target on the back (don’t forget my royalties Parkrun if you ever take this up!).

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CoddfishGraduate10

Not to mention the small army of swimmers, paddle boarders etc enjoying a beautiful early autumn morning. I am awfully glad we were done and safely in the cafe by 9:30, the walk home an hour later was rather hot. Thanks for the write up.

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10

Well done all! Have you seen the article in the Guardian about parkrun's return? The Southsea (not) parkrun crew hit the national headlines!👍😀

theguardian.com/lifeandstyl...

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CoddfishGraduate10 in reply toJonathanP

We have JP. Couldn’t possibly confirm or deny whether the quote comes from our crew!

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply toCoddfish

😜

Comfortnotspeed profile image
ComfortnotspeedGraduate10

Sounds amazing 🌞

Oldgirlruns profile image
OldgirlrunsGraduate10

All we have to do now Dexy is our bestest time !!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

Ooh Strava tells me that I got a PB on a 3 mile segment - that’s a surprise.

Oldgirlruns profile image
OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Woohoo! Clever you!

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunGraduate10

😊 beautiful weather for it. A little too warm here for anything too energetic but wonderful weather to be enjoyed. Well done on your 2nd best !Parkrun time 👏👏👏

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toRunBrianRun

Thank you BrianUK; I had hoped to be a bit speedier by the time Parkrun resumes but it doesn’t seem to be happening! Ah well, I can always change my username to “dreamonOGR”!

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunGraduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

Have you tried pushing on and doing some speed work sessions? Just a few intervals maybe on one day a week? Hands down the best way to improve your speed.

Oldgirlruns profile image
OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toRunBrianRun

Yes, Dexy5 and UTS keep telling me about that- and I keep finding reasons not to do it! I’m running out of excuses now so maybe it will have to be an autumn project....

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toOldgirlruns

JogRunSprint app

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toDexy5

Don’t succumb Oldgirlruns it’s evil 👿 It is good for your running though 😫

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toSandie1961

Hoping it whizzes by for you Sandie . Enjoy the garden while you can.

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toDexy5

Thanks Dexy5 I spent part of yesterday and today tidying it up. I’ve got a lovely crop of beetroot and was going to make some beetroot and apple chutney but I’ve lost my Kilner lids so will have to wait until Monday for delivery ☹️

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toSandie1961

I bet you find them once you’ve used the new ones. 😂

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toDexy5

Undoubtedly 🤦🏼‍♀️

Oldgirlruns profile image
OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toSandie1961

Oh lord!

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10

Sounds lovely - and a beautiful photo! Well done on your (not)Parkrun time too! 👍🙂

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toSandraj39

Thank you Sandraj!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

How lovely, what a beautiful photo too

Oldgirlruns profile image
OldgirlrunsGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

A stony beach not unlike yours!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toOldgirlruns

At least stones done get everywhere like sand

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10

Well done Southsea crew. Sounds like a good run for everyone and fame for a certain member of the team. Can’t wait to do my next one - day 4, 10 to go!

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