Dear snails, I am really sorry I crushed you all to death but when you are running there is no time for snail diversions, especially when you are gathered together in large groups in the middle of the pavement sliming around ...
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heres my lowdown list:
1. Very unproductive ( but actually rather enjoyable) day at work left me fired up and ready for some running action
2. Did my usual route on the Strawberry line so I knew my milestones.
3. It was absolutely pouring and I was soaked all over but it felt so free..the rain was lashing accross my face and there was this amazing fresh smell in the air. The wind was blowing and I just felt so alive and strong.
4. I went through a fair ammount of puddles so feet were soggy but again I didn't care
5. I had my water and vaseline on my lips so they didn't get dry so all was well in Juicy's world
6. I managed 10k in 1 hour and 6 minutes beating my PB so I'm pleased.I could have just kept going.
7. Downside was no running buddy, he was tired as he had sports day today
8. Silky Steve kept me going and kept me company
sorry snails
Ju
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Think its more like Scottish rain feels like someone is whacking you over the face with a handful of thistles, but Devon rain is like soft delicate dandylions just brushing past your face! ....
I guess it's the rain being 10 below zero here even mid-summer. And blowing a freezing gale on the hill too. I could use it as a fine excuse to warm up with a Scotch. Except I don't like that either.
Oh dear!! I have to say I loved going out in the snow, that felt amazing on the face. It sounds amazing there I love dramatic weather. It's very boring weather here in Bristol
I did my b210k 6.44km run tonight hopping & dodging over all the snails; just cannot stand that 'crunch' underfoot!
This was a bit of a task as it was pouring with rain as the run started, and they were everywhere, but as I have about a thousand living in the grass on my driveway I get that crunchy feeling most mornings when I leave early for my early shifts and have no time to avoid them in the grass!
Tsk, all that garlicky protein wasted underfoot when it could have been a fat-free nutritious supper!
I like running in the rain too, but I suppose one probably has to qualify that by saying when it's warm. I think it could be pretty miserable running when soaking and cold.
I don't think I have Silky Steve's offering. I have Chrissie Wellington, who's pretty fierce, Martin Yelling, who doesn't, and Feeling Free (1 hour @ 160bpm). They're all good.
Awww thank you, I'm glad you see the benefits of my snail destruction (sorry) . I hope the birds were happy though. I agree, I love being wet and it's the perfect opportunity to be at one with the elements. How are you doing?? Take care and have a great weekend
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Rain rain go away, gonna run a different day. 
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