In the last couple of weeks my normal routes have become very, very muddy, I like to go off road and have some nice bridle paths near me. I do a mixture of road and grassy footpaths. Last week, parts of the bridle path were very boggy, previously I would daintily try and hop to the driest part, no chance here, mud and puddles the complte width, so I though, blow it, run straight through, and I did, wow what a feeling! Remember enjoying jumping in puddles and getting told off for getting muddy? Even the park run is rather sloshy in places, but I love it, the spatter of mud on your legs is a badge of honour, running medals! In fact I saw people asking others to take photos of the backs of their legs for them! And, in the week I went out in the rain, loved it! I was toasty and warm jogging past others huddled in big coats under an umbrella.
I can't beleive it! This running lark does strange things to you, takes you back to your childhood, puddles? Love em!
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Madge50
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I know exactly what you mean. My whole route is muddy and I also have to try not to trip up and fall in the canal. I don't think I'd enjoy that puddle so much. My shoes are absolutely filthy,and my socks and the bottoms of my tights. Love it
And yes running past cold people huddled in coats under umbrellas makes me feel fairly smug too
Yes, the long sleeve top will have to make an appearance soon, not cold enough yet for the beanie or buff, gloves I have a problem with, like them, but once hot have to take them off, need a string like I used to have at school! Might work, but can't be doing with anything 'flappy'
I noticed my son 'carrying' his buff twisted round his wrist/hand when it had got too warm for his neck. I've adapted that so that I cover my fingers until I warm up.
Running in a tee shirt when everyone else is swathed in heavy coats and hats makes you feel invincible. I was always such a wuss but not now! You soon get used to it don't you. It's surprising how fast your body adapts. I thought I'd freeze to death for sure. I take my waterproof running jacket with me, tied round my middle, for the inevitable walk back home. It's only thin but it seems the equivalent of a fur coat!
Yes, I actually like it on the cool side and don't mind a bit of rain, mind you, I wear glasses and heavy rain is a bit of a nuisance, no windscreen wipers, I might try a peaked cap or visor. When I first started this I would never have imagined going out in the cold and rain wouldn't bother me!
Yes, definitely try a peaked cap. Unless the rain is coming right at you horizontally, it's great - no rain drops on your glasses and no steaming up either
Thanks, I will try one, I'm always a bit concerned about keeping stuff anchored on my head, but I usually put my hair in a pony tail, so that should help pulled through at the back.
Love the mud ! also find my Lidl running vest perfectly adequate for running in November...weird....
Yes, I'm still in vests/short sleeve tops at the moment, treated myself to a new long sleeve top the other day, which has got a double layer for wind protection at the front, just got to wait for it to get cool enough to wear it!
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