Is 21mph wind too much?

Hi. I am meant to do my graduation run today (now) which is great but the wind is 21 mph. Should I just go or wait until tomorrow and probably run in the rain?

Any advice would be gratefully received. Thanks.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Is it causing damage, branches falling and sates and debris etc.. ? Can you run in a clear area... if it is safe... then the only issue maybe running against the wind.. 21 mph is really only a fresh breeze

Go for it

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks I will go.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Go and enjoy it... the badge is waiting... and if there was any issue... the Park run would be cancelled

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

OK. I’m going for it thanks for the encouragement.

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

I did the park run and ran the whole 5k. Thanks for the encouragement.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Huge well done and congratulations!!!!

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks. My time was 35.53 but i’m happy with that as I haven’t run 5k before.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

That is brilliant..absolutely! Folk would love that time for any Park run..!

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Oh Thanks. I was really slow compared to most people and I came 412 out of 438. Anyway I was just happy to get round and do the 5K.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Many folk never run 5K in 30 minutes...you are doing wonderfully...and enjoyment is what it is all about...

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks. At the moment the bit I enjoy most is stopping 😊. I am determined to carry in though.

[JaoJao]

If there is a weather warning for your area, maybe postpone it.

Do you have a parkrun near you? That would be a great way to graduate!

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

Thanks for replying. Yes there is one and I have registered for it but felt a bit nervous about running with others as I’m quite slow. Also with the wind and running on grass I thought that would make it even harder.

It starts at 9 so I have time.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Getting ready to go. 😊

[JaoJao in reply to Hidden]

Please go! Parkrun is for everyone! Today will be my 10th and I’m briefing the visitors and first timers in a volunteer role, I hope you get a similar welcome! Good luck xx

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

Well done you. I will go and i’ll Report back. Thanks

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Go to parkrun. It’s fab.

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

I will. You have all spurred me on 😊

[JaoJao in reply to Hidden]

No one comes last, every parkrun has tail walker volunteers

[JaoJao in reply to Hidden]

Don’t forget your printed barcode.

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

Got it. Thanks

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Just wondering, do I do my 5 min warm up walk before I get to the start line?

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you. I did it and I ran the whole thing. 😊

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

Thanks for encouraging me to do the park run. I did it and ran the whole 5k despite my 30 mins being up some way from the finish line.

So glad I posted today or I definitely wouldn’t have done the park run and I absolutely will keep doing them.

Thank you

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Excellent! Welcome to the addiction that is parkrun! Well done on being brave too 😊

[JaoJao in reply to Hidden]

Well done on your graduation! And your first parkrun! Double celebrations!

Parkrun is so addictive, it will be a great inclusion to your running routine and you’ll naturally want to work on your running.

It’s so great when your result comes in by email and you can check out your results and performance as well as other cool stats!

Enjoy the journey... because it’s only just begun!

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

Thank you so much.