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You know those runs when you just smile the whole time? That was me, today.

It seems to have been rainy and miserable for so long! When I woke up today it was a bit dull but at least it was dry. Time for a run. My husband didn't feel like it, but once I was all ready in my running gear he changed his mind, and suggested 5.5 km rather than the 6.5 km I planned the other day. Fine by me.

As we opened the hatch of the boat we noticed it had started drizzling. Oh dear, but we checked the skies and it didn't look like it'd get any worse so off we went, along the coastal path. The tide was very high and waves were breaking over the sea wall. It was so beautiful.

Watching the pattern of the breaking waves I realised that not every single one reached the wall. There would be a big wave then a gap while smaller waves hit, building up to another big one. Also, this only happened in certain locations, not at random, so I'd adjust my speed to allow the wave to cover the path then run as fast as I could to get past the danger area. Mr Y was behind me, taking pictures, hoping to catch me being soaked πŸ˜‚

The sight and sound of the sea so close by, a good path, the smell of salt in the air, awareness of my feet hitting the ground in their rhythm led to a marvellous feeling of wellbeing for the whole run. Halfway through we turned. It looked a long way back from that perspective, alongside the cliffs to the distant marina.

As we neared the end there were several areas close together where the waves were breaking. I judged and got through then heard a howl. A huge wave had broken over my husband who'd hoped I'd mistimed this final gauntlet.

She who laughs last laughs loudest :)

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AlMorr profile image
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Great run for you and your husband Yesletsgo, nice photo of you and the big waves overlapping the sea wall, who knows perhaps a parkrun could start on that particular part, I hope your husband wasn't too drenched by that wave.

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to AlMorr

He was soaked through! Luckily we were only a few minutes away from a hot shower :)

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo

πŸ‘ πŸƒπŸΎ

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Splosh! Great post, great run ..and great fun...for both of you.. even your soggy spouse!Well done..looks fantastic!!!

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

It was absolutely great, one of those runs you actually enjoy while your doing it rather than in retrospect ;)

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Got soaked? You could have got swept away! Sounds flipping lovely, I do love a wild sea

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

Having seen all the rocks and pebbles after a really windy episode we were very careful to stay well away from the worst of the waves.

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10

Spectacular! Love those runs when the world around you looks so beautiful you almost have to pinch yourself. Running heightens the senses! πŸ˜€

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to ForbiddenPlanet

You're 100% right!

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MrBassmanjazz

Waves are on a 7 cycle. (building up to 7 - biggest one). Don't ask me why. I blame the Moon.

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to MrBassmanjazz

I did think about that, instead of counting I just tried to run past one or two waves after the big ones. Obviously my husband wasn't paying enough attention πŸ˜‚πŸŒŠπŸŒŠπŸŒŠπŸŒŠπŸŒŠπŸŒŠπŸŒŠπŸ₯΄

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10

Absolutely super run. You’ve put a big smile on my face too and all I’ve done this morning is sit on the sofa. Felt like I was out there with you! Xx

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding

I'm smiling remembering it! This is why this forum is so great, we can share the smiles 😁😁😁

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

That sounds like a very refreshing run - more so for your OH! Well done to you both 😊 🌊.

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to Frenc

Thanks, I think he found it very invigorating πŸ˜‚πŸŒŠπŸ₯Ά

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Birdlady64Graduate10

Ha ha! That sounds so brilliant! Well done πŸ‘ I must admit to being just a tinsy bit jealous

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to Birdlady64

You'll have your turn, don't worry :)

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