Off topic - Is everyone managing to stay safe ... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,847 members159,291 posts

Off topic - Is everyone managing to stay safe after the terrible storms and rain?

Oldgirl profile image
OldgirlGraduate
11 Replies

The rain has stopped, the wind has dropped thank goodness. Lots of braches off trees some trees down. This mornings run was more a trundle to avoid all the wet slippy leaves and small branches.

Is everyone managing to stay safe and their homes OK, I do hope so?

Written by
Oldgirl profile image
Oldgirl
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
11 Replies
Pelephant profile image
PelephantGraduate

Yes, I am very lucky to live on a bit of a hill, so floods not so bad for me. Although journey into work a bit harrowing. Got totally soaked on last two runs though but managed to dodge the really bad stuff! Hope everyone else is ok.

ceefin profile image
ceefinGraduate

Ok over here in SW Scotland. Missed the worst of it this time :)

AliB1 profile image
AliB1Graduate

All good here, managed to escape the worst. Hope everyone else has managed to stay safe and not been affected by the floods.

Rollertoaster profile image
RollertoasterGraduate

I had a very sodden cycle home from work today. Not only was it absolutely bucketing it down, but I got repeatedly drenched down my right hand side every few minutes by cars going through puddles at speed - nice.. Also I know what you mean with leaves and small branches, they were particularly hazardous today, nearly lost my balance a few times!

Glad it is my running rest day and I was able to just take a shower and cosy up inside with a brew!

Rollertoaster profile image
RollertoasterGraduate in reply to Rollertoaster

I meant to also add that luckily we have escaped any flooding, but just seen pictures of York (a place very close to my heart) and despite them being used to the Ouse flooding they are really suffering this year. Hope the weather sorts itself out soon!

gdeann profile image
gdeannGraduate

I live in the U.S. no storms here but I have been sending prayerful thoughts to all of you.

ellerunner profile image
ellerunnerGraduate

Fine here thankfully. There are a few trees down and lots of leaves and branches everywhere but nothing compared to those flats on the news tonight bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-t...

mattaitch profile image
mattaitchGraduate

We got flooded back in 2007, but this time round we seem to be OK so far as the worst of it seems to be up north.

runningwild profile image
runningwildGraduate

Thanks, OK bit of a storm earlier but not washed away yet. Thanks also gdeann, the British weather... :p

carolinew profile image
carolinewGraduate

On holiday in our caravan in Cornwall. Loads of wind and rain, sodden ground, no real big trees to fall down where we are. The in-laws in the north east are having a real bad time of it. Hope you're all safe. Xx

Oldgirl profile image
OldgirlGraduate

Heard the shocking news of a young boy struck by lightening yesterday while waiting outside the school for a parent to pick him up :( These weather conditions are terrible but this one brings home the dangers runners are in during storms so be aware and stay inside if there is thunder and lightening about.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Phew... the rain held off and 15km done and dusted.

I have never run in the rain, not even drizzle. Over the last few days Santiago has be battered by...

Sitting in the rain, trying to cool off 😂

So just completed a 30 min run and oh my goodness I’m hot. I was super slow today, didn’t realise I...

I did it! And I know that completing the couch to 5k is the beginning of this wonderful journey.

I completed couch to 5k yesterday. Kept it all to my self for a day. A special gift just for me....

is it safe to run in the snow?

How’s everyone finding this weather?..I’m so ready for the cold and rain🤣

After recovering from a shin splint, Ive finally got back into the groove of running again this...