‘Twas a Parky morning’

[Oldgirlruns]

Buff round the neck, fingerless gloves and an extra layer for the first time this year, all for week 2 of the speed challenge. I set off first (of course!) to make sure I was finished by the agreed time of 9.15. As I headed homeward I saw Mr and Mrs Speedy, aka Dexy5 and UpTheStanley, just setting off for their run. But we were all done in time for breakfast in our usual post-parkrun restaurant (remember those?!). And time? Well it didn’t feel any faster but the warm up km into a cold wind was 9.05 and my timed km (slightly wind assisted😳)was 8.39 - a whole 4 secs quicker than last week! This snail will take that thank you! Happy speed challenge folks!And I got a festive picture of me and a Christmas tree as part of the bingo challenge!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

You didn’t look too snail like to me Oldgirlruns. Well done you.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy - I saw you coming so bucked my ideas up!!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

A big whoop well done to you OGR on that 8.39 PB speed challenge, 4 seconds quicker than last week, UTS must be getting worried that you will soon overtake him at your weekly (not) parkrun, once again congratulations

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan - kind of you to say so but I’m pretty sure UTS won’t need to worry about me overtaking him anytime soon!!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Awesome run OGR. Must be something about that bracing South Coast climate which is bringing out the best in you all; or maybe it’s the promise of breakfast! 👏👏👏👏👏

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I think the latter Beachcomber!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great run, bingo point and breakfast with friends too, what more can a girl ask for. Happy running 🤗

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs, Yup, a lovely morning!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Obviously the thought of breakfast in The Briny spurred you on as well as Dexy. 4 seconds faster is a great improvement! I resorted to long sleeved top and hat for the first time yesterday - it’s blooming freezing isn’t it?

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Yes the thought of breakfast is a great lure Sandie. And you’re right it’s blooming freezing but I’ve just about thawed out now!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Brilliant run! You Beat your last time

You had Breakfast with mates

You got another Bingo card tick

😁

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks Birdlady, yes a good morning’s work!

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Brilliant, well done on that improvement! 🤸‍♀️👏👏👏Hope you enjoyed your breakfast you always make me so jealous 😊😋 I'll try to take a Christmassy picture on my run tomorrow too, there's a lot of festive cheer out there already, loving it!🎄🎅☃️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks Bf - every little helps as they say!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

I’d take 8.39 too, that’s what I would be hoping for, that 7 thingy was a bit of a fluke It was cold this morning I’m glad you could have your post run inside

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I’m dreaming of a 7 thingy km Sola!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

I was having those dreams and it’s happened a couple of times, i tend to think if i could shift the giving up smoking stone i could run faster but suspect if i lost all my extra weight my little legs just couldn’t go faster lol Have a good weekend

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

If you can do it, I can - well I might be able to one day!. Assuming I can a) lose a couple of stone and b) make my legs move faster! So we’ll just keep trotting together and we’ll get there eventually I’m sure! Good luck!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Yes we will and good luck to you too

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10]

Brilliant Ogr, to knock 4 seconds off your 1km time and breakfast with your bubble, it sounds like a perfect way to spend a chilly Friday morning to me. And a tick on the bingo card to boot, excellent 👍🤶🎅🎄🦌⛄

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

Thanks FRB, you’re right - it was a great way to spend the morning and I’ve finally thawed out!

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well improved OGR! But fingerless gloves? They're my coldest bits!😀

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

They’re merino wrist warmers JP, so I can pull them down over my fingers if I need to! (I’m such a fashionista 😂!). I’ll be into ‘proper’ gloves before long I expect - especially if it stays cold!

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Very crafty - you learn something new every day!

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Great result OGR. Wish I had the brave pants to do the speed challenge, maybe next time. 😁

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

It seemed a great idea when I said I’d do it HG! Not quite so sure now but we’ll see how we get on next week!

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Looks good to me Oldgirlruns. My second week was 5s slower😒. Happy running!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Thanks Lifluf - 4 or 5 seconds a week may be my limit!

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Well run OGR and a 4 second improvement on your 1k time as well 👍