"The rain set early in, the sullen wind was soon awake ... but I ran." Robert Browning: On Running 🫣

[Gthants]

Late night back from London last night, with another long day tomorrow, but I woke before 7, saw the weather, and thought, "you know what, I'm gonna run anyway."

Tai chi warm up, pre-run stretches, three thin layers - pink, turquoise, and "stand back I'm in high-vis" - and away I went into the wind and rain.

A mixed classical playlist and the aim of 25 minutes ... or 30 ... or 40.

I did 45 minutes. I walked twice - yay! 🙋‍♂️🏃‍♂️😇 And still ran over 6k.

I kind of meditated, mainly on last night's play and tomorrow's show, but still contemplating, not stressing.

It was almost fun - or at least I was pleased I did it, I felt better for it ... and I was quite happy to do my post-run stretches and have a hot shower.

Happy weekend walking/running/exercising!

[Sax64 Graduate10]

It sounds like you're in a really good place at the moment. That's truly brilliant and an excellent run.🏃

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Sounds like a fab run @Ghants - running in the rain can be really reviving! Well done!🙂

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏Delightful quote & sounds to me like almost the perfect run! I enjoyed reading this!!

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Sounds like a good run, well done!

[Gthants 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thx!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Almost fun .... ? You are getting there...nearing that goal ! Well done on that run!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

That’s a great run. Wishing you many more like that!

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

Thank you!