Snowy trail (slow....) taper ❄️🏃‍♀️

[Madge50]

Hi all,

Well, I have said on here that the one element I am missing from my running repertoire is a jaunt in laying snow, and ok, it’s not loads, but I’ve missed my trails for the last 6 weeks as they’ve been far to sloshy, muddy and slippery for the HM prep, having done roads/pavements only.

Happy (😂) that the temperatures would have hardened up the slosh and expecting pavements to be slippery decided to do my last pre event run on the trails.

Lovely, lovely, lovely! Only down side was the hardened slosh, was so hard in places it was in tricky ruts, proper ankle turning stuff, so a fair few walking breaks and a right old work out for the legs. A little slower than I would have liked, and as one of my ankles twanged a bit and let me know, ok that’s enough thanks.....when I thought, ooh warmed up now.....I could do a bit more....I’m happy with 10k , plus it was -3...... first time I’ve worn so many layers....and kept them on....❄️😂

My it was lovely to be back on the trails though......

Right now, feeling good for Sunday’s event.....organisers are keeping a close eye on the weather - but doesn’t look like they’ll cancel....

Let the taper terrors begin! 😱🤪😱🤪🤦‍♀️😳

Happy safe, warm running all

Mx

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

That sounds gorgeous, and what a lovely photo!

I am envious, the snow had all blooming well melted by the time I got out for my run yesterday, blooming sea air. Still, I did get an amazing walk in it earlier on!

Enjoy your taper. That's an order

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks roseabi, oh it did feel good, I don’t mind the roads/pavements, but it’s been quite a slog, not having the trail option.....traffic noise, cold weather etc., and yesterday I was stuck in an over heated office, in a ‘hot desk’ area rammed with people coughing and splutttering.....couldn’t wait to get out......

......and relax.....💆‍♀️

Mx

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon]

Well done Madge, I chickened out of my run here today.. just about to pop over and see how the "village" is coming along...enjoy your taper xx

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

Hi curly, hope you’re ok. Certainly didn’t want to brave the pavements, although we had to go on a slight detour where the water board have dug a hole on the bridlepath to Caldecote, round an access road, which isn’t normally gritted.....hence a slow pace....felt good though....fabulous to get into the woods again.

See you soon hopefully!

Mx

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to Madge50]

I'm doing fine thanks, I remember trying to run along the river last year, every 20 meters or so of road had been repaired with a different surface, so some was slippery some wasn't and I don't have trail shoes...hopefully it'll be clear in a few days.

best of luck for Sunday if I don't see you ...

[C3PO Marathon]

Well done! Sounds like it was good for both mind and body. I won't even venture near the trails again until we're well into spring. This time of year, the trails are replaced by ski tracks, and the skiiers get really angry if anybody tries to walk or run next to them.

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to C3PO]

Oh, it was a delight just turning off the road and gazing down the farm track. The ski tracks sound like the shared path/cycle tracks here sometimes........not everyone is good at sharing......😉

Mx

[misswobble Marathon]

Whoop whoop 😃👍🏃‍♀️

I’ve missed the trails too! been off-road with the dog instead

I’m racing a ten miler this Sunday, but it’s looking a bit pants at the mo. ❄️🌨⛄️☹️ Mind you it could be gone by Sunday

Good luck for the race. Have fun ! 😃🏃‍♀️

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Ooh good luck with the 10 miler, I think my one will go ahead, but we’ll have some holes to jump over, 😂 my son has just been in, he’s an emergency gas man - the one you get if you report a gas leak, and apparently they’ve dug up the road you go out from the start and come back in on, they usually close one side....to allow traffic to get to one of the shopping centres, can’t see them closing the whole road......so a bit of jumping might be needed if it’s not fixed in time....😂😱....I don’t think the council are very happy!

Mx

[ancientrunner Half Marathon]

You really look as if you are having fun. All the best for Sunday.

Had been wondering if the mud would be better after this spell btu as I sit and watch the lying snow get thicker and thicker may beup to my knees by morning.

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to ancientrunner]

Thanks ar, it was a real delight, no time pressures, just a cross country jaunt without the mud! But yes, those ruts were like concrete, no give for your ankles and feet at all, so perhaps a little bit of mud would have been good 😄

Mx

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

That a tattoo?

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Ha ha! Yes, but only a temporary one, they were giving out loads of them at the ‘wings for Life’ run last year.....people were sticking them on their faces like war paint, I had some on my hands, so decided to stick one on my leg.......took a right old scrubbing to get it off! 😂

Mx

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Madge50]

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Frozen mud ruts are lethal! Best of luck for the event on Sunday 😊 Great photo

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

oooh looks lovely madge! well done! hope your race goes ahead !