2023: W23R3 - Don't stay at home! :-)

[lusmo]

I've been looking forward to today's run for several days. It was supposed to be 7˚C outside and I was about to explore a new route.

But at night it "poured like a bucket" and in the morning I was greeted by 0˚C and quite heavy snowfall.

My soul protested loudly:

"Look outside, it's horrible!

After all, nothing happens if you miss one time!

No one can blame you if you stay home today!"

I have found that the best thing to do in such a case is a simple thing: Don't discuss!

"Blah, blah, blah", I declared, got dressed and headed out the door.

"The important thing is that I didn't stay home", I told myself, so I decided to set this exact pace:

youtu.be/9L2b2khySLE?si=RCY...(Not working as expected?)

On the way, I wondered if I should try a new route or not.

In the end, I looked around and got exactly what I deserved: 🤦

- I had to stop many times.

- I waded through the snow

- I waded through the mud

- I waded through puddles

- I fell into the mud (not only the ice under the snow, but also the mud is quite treacherous).

But at least it's soft!

- I was drowning in the swamp (just a little :))

- I had to overcome roadblocks

- I overcame a dangerous place, when the road led under high voltage wires 😱

...

Now I have to clean everything from mud.

Including the phone I was holding when I slipped in the mud.

I had to check if I was on the right path

So: It was absolutely great! 🤩

Lots of experiences. I definitely enjoyed it more than running round and round the oval.

I just don't know where to go next. I won't be able to use this route again :-))

Happy running!

[ToothPickJafah Graduate]

That was a brilliant read!! Great photos too! Hope you manage to get all the mud off your phone and that it’s not damaged!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🤣🤗A true runners heart!! I have slipped in mud before whilst out walking & the clean up of my phone and coat in particular was horrendous! Rain and snow are fun runs but mud and ice too treacherous ❄️ ☔️ 🏃

Keep safe Lusmo!

[Irishgirlrunning23]

Wow, look at the snow! It's beautiful!

[TigerB]

What a fantastic adventure - inspiring - thanks for the ‘blah blah blah’ 😂 it’s just out my inner lazy / slightly anxious / who knows even sensible voices to bed…and I’m off for a run - hope you find your next route as enjoyable, more safe😉