Got out early before Storm Ashley arrived

[Scruff55]

A bit of spontaneity this morning as I wasn’t going to run as I’ve exercised every day this week but I decided that as a storm is coming and I probably wouldn’t get out the rest of the day I would get up and go so I did. It was already raining which was a shame but I but my not so waterproof running jacket on and set off. As I went up the hill I could feel the wind coming over the top of it it was a breeze at that stage but when I rounded the corner I got the full blast. So obviously Ashley had arrived earlier than expected 💨💨💨🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️💧💧💧💧💧but I was already wet so I carried on and did my now usual 20 minute run. Came home and am now snuggled up nice and warm and dry.

hope all those doing big runs get to the end safely and if they’ve been cancelled 😞 I’m so sorry

Take care out there. Happy running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Good 20 minutes run for you Scruff55 this morning before storm Ashley arrives.This morning I WAS going to run the Virtual Great South Run, however, with rain and wind forecast I ran 12K on Saturday afternoon in nice sunny weather.now at nine o'clock on Sunday morning the weather is wet, I hope to go a short walk when the rain goes off and before the wind gets up to gale force.

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to AlMorr]

Good choice of run for you yesterday. Definitely pleased I got out early this morning it’s blowing a gale now and much wetter too. Enjoy your walk later 🚶‍♂️🚶🚶‍♂️🚶

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

Hi again Scruff55, the rain at just after ten o'clock where I live in Central Scotland has not gone off, it varies from light to moderate in heavy ness, the wind isn't too strong, force 4 from the south west, once the rain has gone off the wind is expected to get stronger, that's when I hope to go a very short walk, perhaps no more than 2K in the park near to where I live

PS, just after 11 o'clock the rain went off and the sun came out, fine I thought, I let the cat out and went an almost 3K walk in the same park I run regularly which is part of the course I ran 12K yesterday, the wind still isn't gale force, however, the wind is to get up to gale force later this afternoon.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done for getting out to (nearly) beat the storm Scruff55 !

A disappointed Great South Runner here…but hoping to get out for a run on the trails later on this afternoon.🙂

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

O dear sorry your run has been cancelled. 🤞for your run later today. Stay safe and try to keep dry💧🌧️💧🌧️💧🌧️

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Such a shame-hope it’s a lovely run for you later. Sending hugs xxx

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

I’m on a train to a 10k in Bath looking out of the window with some trepidation!! So far, just grey and drizzly.

Sounds like a great run for you! Rainy runs always make me feel like a hero and you are a hero too!!!

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you. Hope your run goes ahead. Run safely and enjoy. You are certainly a greater hero than me. I only did about 2 + k. Hope you stay dry.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

Thank you! I did it. Hammered down from 4km..,I am beyond wet but I have coffee and I have a medal so all is well with the world!! If it hadn’t been and event I’m sure I’d have gone shorted!

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Haha. Well done. Always good to have a bit of bling 🏅🏅🏅🏅

[damienair Administrator]

Very well done. I went out this morning too and thankfully ran before the wind really got going. I ran along a river trail and I was in a valley which turned out to be pretty good shelter at that time.

[Scruff55 60minGraduate in reply to damienair]

Great run for you then nice and sheltered. It’s still breezy here atm. But I’m at the gym today so safely away from the elements 🤣🤣