I’ve never run in snow

[Oldgirlruns]

It was (not)parkrun day and no-one had cancelled because of the rain so off I went, regretting the fact that I hadn’t taken my rain jacket. Ah well, once I was wet I couldn’t really get any wetter could I?! It was very murky and wet and on the last bit we had some snow! Well, very wet slushy snow, not your actual deep and crisp and even kind but it was definitely white! We couldn’t be any further south on the south coast, it’s not supposed to snow! But any thoughts of a post run socially distant takeaway coffee (that statement has such a ring to it!) were quickly disposed of. Straight home for hot showers followed by a warm dry Skype chat with Dexy5, UpTheStanley and Mr and Mrs Coddfish, with coffee and another 5 k for roseabi’s 2020 challenge. And was that really me who said next year’s challenge is to press on with my 10k’s and try for 10 miles🙄?

[Shake-and-run Graduate10]

Great stuff OGRs x

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run]

Thank you Shakes!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant going out in the rain and snow. Pressure for 10k or 10 miles is self imposed 🤣 but it can be great fun. Happy running 🤗

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

I shall look forward to it being great fun Grannyhugs!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Great run for you today OGR in awful weather, there is to be more rain and snow in some places over the next few days, we had snow early on Sunday and Tuesday morning, it's still lying around.

I tested out a disused school football pitch on a 5 minute run this afternoon to avoid icy pavements for my run tomorrow morning, no problems whatsoever, so it will be a case of running 8K around that pitch goodness knows how many times, it's only a two minute walk away from where I live.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan - running on the football pitch sounds like a good plan, hope it goes well for you!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

That short 5 minute test run this afternoon was with Holly the dog, you may remember seeing me with Holly in that Christmas photo, running with her is very tiring, she pulls me, then stops suddenly, tomorrow morning I won't have Holly with me on that run but it will be a lot longer.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

She obviously is still getting used to running with you Alan - this time next year you’ll be running miles together!

[Hidden]

I too have yet to run in snow OGR, though I seem to have managed everything else - thunder, lightning, hale, torrential downpours, fog, lovely sunshine (🙄 have forgotten what that looks like....). I'd like a snowy run to round the year off. Our side of the downs my get it Wednesday night into Thursday morning, so we'll see. I'm not surprised you didn't hang about for your coffees. Much wiser and far more comfortble to do it later from the warmth of your homes over Skype 😊☕.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Our Skype calls have been great D-d - we’ve quaffed, gin, cocktails and plenty of wine over the last few months!

[Hidden in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Excellent!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Hic

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I am a witness Oldgirlruns! You definitely said 10 miles. You could have knocked me down with a feather.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

A case of engaging mouth before brain Dexy but, hey, it’s do-able! Isn’t it?

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Well, yes. I have already said I’d like to do the Great South Run again next year, so you cAn always sign up too.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

😳

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Yes it was really you. 4 witnesses and Mrs Coddfish was probably recording 😀

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

I may need some training wheels UTS!

[RacingintheStreet Graduate10]

😂😂 Sounds like a plan OGR.Just as well it was a Skype coffee . If you were on the cocktails and gin it might have been a marathon you were aspiring to 😂🥂🍾🥂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to RacingintheStreet]

Crikey, I didn’t think of that - what a lucky break for me!

[RacingintheStreet Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

😂🤣😂☕️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done OGR! Your rain and snow didn’t reach Bristol until this afternoon and I had sun for my run this morning. ☀️ Kudos to you all for getting out, especially without the lure of your post run breakfast or even coffee!

You’re one determined cookie and I have no doubt that you’ll make 10 miles next year. You’ll definitely have a cheerleading squad from all your ARBs and VRBs! 🎉🎉

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheeky- as you know, I blame Dexy5 for all of this!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Naturally! 🤣😜

[HeavyFoot Graduate10]

That is true grit, OGR. I thought running in a hailstorm yesterday was tough, but you’re on another level! 💪

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to HeavyFoot]

Thanks HF! To be fair there wasn’t much and it was more slush than snow but it was definitely white stuff! I hear you on the hail - Dexy5 and I did a charity Reindeer run last year (remember those?!) and we had the lot - rain, hail and gale force wind. I enjoyed it, not sure about Dexy!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

It was really cold yesterday but i didn’t see any snow to the east of you, I would say i was in a nice warm office but we had the windows open so coronavirus could get in and out quick, sometimes our rules beggar belief, let them wear scrubs they said, bare below the elbows they said now open all the windows in December, 10 miles? that’ll take a while, good luck in your training

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sola - at my speed it could take me till December to do 10 miles, if I started today😂😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

We could run it together, we are about the same speed 😀 and will be slower for a longer run

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Sounds like a plan!

[limberlou Graduate10]

Blimey well done you in the snow!!! I have yet to run in snow- hail yes, rain and thunderstorm yes, but no snow. Bit scary when it gets slippy underfoot. I’m having difficulty motivating myself to go out in rain even at the mo. Been feeling sorry for myself as I’ve had RSI in both wrists for a fortnight now so .. can’t knit, can’t crochet, can’t sew, it hurts to hold a book (especially the big fat GOT ones I am reading at the mo) hurts to hold phone and type, can’t do most of my Pilates as a lot is on my wrists ...Doesn’t seem to stop me shovelling Chrismas food in though... 🙄

Then yesterday I woke up ( at 4.00am) with a water infection and spent the day alternately clutching a hot water bottle, drinking loads of water and dashing to the loo, until my lovely son went to the chemist for my prescription that my equally lovely doc had sent over urgently. Was in bed by 8pm. 🥴

I am supposed to be at my Aunts funeral this morning but I’m not sure standing around in the cold is going to be the best thing for me ( although I am feeling a lot better than yesterday )

I’m desperate to get back to running 10ks next year. I think I’ve managed 3 this last year... and a couple of 7,8,9s but mainly 5k each run

Hopefully I’ll get one more run in this year.🤞

[JonathanP Graduate10]

As you say once you're wet, you're wet OGR!And I love your New Year resolution!👍😜

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks JP, why do I say these things?!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

In the interest of openness and transparency I should say it wasn’t much and was very wet so more rain than snow although it was definitely white! Oh my word you’re going through the mill at the moment aren’t you? I’m so sorry to hear about your RSI, that must be miserable. I hope the medication is working and that you can get out and about soon.

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Fantastic!!!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

You may regret the rush of blood to the head OGR 😂 However, what better incentive than having the Great South on your doorstep - you know the area and there are no hills. Perfect!

I have done a parkrun in the snow! There were so few runners, it was my best placing ever 😂😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I’m already regretting it Sandie!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Not you as well Linda! Dexy just happened to mention that she’s on the list for booking a GSR place - all casual-like!!

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Brrr! Good for you OGR! 👍🏻😄My physio says the jump from 5 to 10k is the most difficult...😄

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks Elfe, Yes, considering I’ve only done 4 10ks so far (or is it 3?!) I must be bonkers thinking I can do 10 miles. But, hey, a girl needs a goal in life!