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Thunder! Oh no!

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So I'm looking at the forecast for Monday when I'm scheduled to start W3 - argghh Thunder! So I'm going to do it tomorrow instead - why, all of a sudden, do I feel scared of 3 mins 😱

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MuddledGardener profile image
MuddledGardenerGraduate

Just take it nice and slowly. Don’t try and set any speed records. 😁 you can do this! 👍

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backintimeGraduate

Play music with a good bass track and the thunder will fit right in. Is it Beethoven's 5th that has those big booms ?

Bouncyshoes profile image
BouncyshoesGraduate in reply to backintime

Oh yes! Now theres a thought....

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Bouncyshoes

Yes, ta ta ta ta

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backintimeGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Or the 1812 overture would fit right in with those big cannon bangs

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to backintime

Or Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries.

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BouncyshoesGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Have we started something here?

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Bouncyshoes

Yes, The Thunder and Lightning Polka.

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backintimeGraduate in reply to AlMorr

All good storm running music : )

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Bluepup1Graduate in reply to backintime

Could always try AC/DC’s Thunderstruck.....x

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Slbu in reply to Bluepup1

That was exactly what I was thinking too! In fact I might try it myself.....

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Slow and steady, you will run week 3 with no problems.

I just wonder what happens if a thunderstorm ⛈ with 🌩 lightning starts during a parkrun, is it cancelled or do the just carry on running.

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purplewalkerGraduate in reply to AlMorr

I’m thinking same for Sports Day ... 😩

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to purplewalker

Sports day would be cancelled if there was a lot of lightning around.

purplewalker profile image
purplewalkerGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Indeed- and it would be me having to make that decision...

Bouncyshoes profile image
BouncyshoesGraduate in reply to purplewalker

Oh no!💦

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BouncyshoesGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Suspect they would carry on - not like golf when you have a bag full of lightening conductors😂😂

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BouncyshoesGraduate

Thank you - might ask my daughter to come with me, she's a half marathon runner but very sympathetic to her old ma's capabilities😉

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JaoJao

You’re going to be fine.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

The thunder scared you? Relax, slow and steady and just enjoy:)

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Park-View

Haha I know !! Due to start W4R3 on Monday but may have to take an extra rest day. I’m all for running in the rain but the thunder and lightning we have forecast may be pushing it !!! 💦⚡️

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BouncyshoesGraduate in reply to Park-View

Yep - with you on that one, bringing mine forward to today😀

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JaoJao

Have you read the FAQ blog posts they are invaluable in the early weeks and will ensure that you stay injury free I can keep on running and manage those longer runs. It’s the best piece of advice you will get throughout this journey

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JaoJao

Have you read the FAQ blog posts they are invaluable in the early weeks and will ensure that you stay injury free I can keep on running and manage those longer runs. It’s the best piece of advice you will get throughout this journey

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SueAppleRunGraduate

I was scared of 3 minutes and it was pretty good.

Good luck and enjoy

Bouncyshoes profile image
BouncyshoesGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Just finished it - soooo happy!

Jogunlikely profile image
JogunlikelyGraduate in reply to Bouncyshoes

Well done you 👏👏👏 you're doing a grand job 💪🏃‍♀️

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate in reply to Bouncyshoes

It’s great when we find out we actually can run that bit longer isn’t it?

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hamstb

I thought I definitely wouldn’t be able to run for 3 minutes so decided I’d walk when I’d run out of steam- I was amazed that I did do the 3 minutes! Good luck!

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