Velvet Goldmine, you stroke me like the RAIN Snake it, take it PANTHER princess.....

[ju-ju-]

David Bowies words from Velvet Goldmine sum up yesterday's run for me...

I set out for my first proper run at my 'other' home in Devon since graduating... And it was raining

I had my black gear on and a head torch....

On the road and a few cars passed.... The light soon went and then it started absolutely tipping it down... All I could see through the torch was lines of slippery crystals... My whole body was wet, I was aware the road was a river...

I wasn't going to give up, I was aiming for a 5k and that's what this panther was going to do.. Rain or floods I was going to get there....

On the way back under the trees, I just felt my body running with power and I felt naked and free as my skimpy running gear was soaked through. I really did find my She panther, I felt powerful and free... I raised my arms in the air, danced in the puddles and yelled..... Totally carnal...

The cars stopped before they passed me slowly..... Not quite sure what it was they were passing as there was just a light moving around in the rain.

I completed the run and felt totally energised and free... And so very blessed to have this freedom and ability to run free like a wild panther... ... I forget sometimes how very privileged I am to have running.....

Happy panthering everyone

Juicyju

[susan22 Graduate]

What a great run and fantastic reminder that we should not be "fair weather" runners. Thank you for such a cheerful wake up.

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to susan22]

Thankyou and yes it's so easy not to but it's so good when you do!!!!

[Lippie]

Wow!!!!!

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Lippie]

Thankyou!!!!

[Landesman Graduate]

So, still enjoying the running then...

An object lesson in how to create a great start to a day.

PS I think you need Dan to be your tags editor...

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Landesman]

Oh yes!!! And I think you are right about the tags!!!

[Fentaz42 Graduate]

Aw, Juicyju...

I so love reading your posts! They are always full of optimism, and you get a real feel of how much running has become a part of you now. We should all feel blessed that we can run - we all know the benefits are unbelievable! Feeling strong, physically and mentally, overcoming self doubt, friends and family proud of what we've achieved! And now we all know that everyone can do it - as long as you stick with the programme and keep moving forward.

Thanks for writing your fabulous posts! X

Happy Running

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Fentaz42]

Thankyou so much.... Lovely words and so true... We are so lucky!!

[Jenwrenarm Graduate]

What a lovely evocative, positive post! How wonderful to be able to celebrate what your body can do like that. GO Panther Princess go...!

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Jenwrenarm]

Thankyou so much!!!!

[Rollertoaster Graduate]

I LOVE running in the rain and you've summed it up perfectly. You feel so wild free and close to nature. Great blog x

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Rollertoaster]

Thankyou so much and yes it is so amazing isn't it??!!!

[MrsMozzer Graduate]

I love the image of the car drivers thinking "What the f***??" when they spotted your torch doing the panther dance!

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to MrsMozzer]

Ha ha I know... As they went past I could see them peering out wondering what it was!!!!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

I can't use the excuse that the rain was impossibly heavy here, seeing as you are just up the road, but I wimped out yet again. Brilliant post, you crazy panther lady!

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Exactly... It was up towards black dog last night at 7.... The ska just emptied!!!?

[danzargo Graduate]

Great post JuJu. Love it. Makes me wanna get out there ASAP and strut my stuff. Maybe at the weekend.....

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to danzargo]

Thanks DTG... You so need to do that.... John travolta stylie....And how are you I've been worried???

[danzargo Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Am waiting for this awful statin withdrawal to stop making my legs feel in pain! Apart from that doing well, but can't wait to get some running under my belt again. Doctor said ten days to get back to pre statin status. Can't wait...

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to danzargo]

That's so so hard but worth it... Just think you will soon be out there ... strutting your stuff again with your pink Lycra and double boxer combo....

[sfb350 Graduate]

Sounds wonderful ! I love running in the rain

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to sfb350]

Thank you!!

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Wow!!! I am in awe...!

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

... And thankyou too!!

[Saruma Graduate]

Amazing post! Wish I could enjoy running in the rain, but Im a rain wimp and still avoid it at all costs! X

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Saruma]

We all enjoy different things about our running... And I couldn't do a 10k in that sort of rain!!!

[OldNed Graduate]

That's pretty cool (in all senses of the word!). Running in the rain is fabulous; not sure I've found my panther yet but I love being completely soaked through.

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to OldNed]

Well I'd say you already have then!!!!

[OldNed Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

you could be right!