Last run before marathon

[C3PO]

This evening I did this week's (not)parkrun, as I want to rest my legs before Sunday's virtual marathon. Even though it was at 5 pm, it was pitch black. I ran on our usual (not)parkrun course. Unlike most paths in Oslo, this one isn't lit, but there are lights on the street next to the path. This means that it's a bit dimmer than usual, and there were two sections that were particularly dark. Not to mention that the path is slightly lower than the street, so you get dazzled by the cars driving past you. Things got even more exciting as the fog rolled in. By the end of our run, visibility was pretty poor.

I did my run as an interval session, and ended up with a 16 second (not)parkrun PB!

I don't plan to do any more running before Sunday (my winning formula from way back in October), but will be walking every day, so I'll have distances to report for the challenge.

[O505k Half Marathon]

Well done, great effort going out in the dark. I can do dark mornings but not evenings. Good luck with the marathon.

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Apart from the fog coming near the end of your run I that was a good run for you C3PO, about 4C so not too cold, I wish you well for your marathon on Sunday.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That's a great PB, nice! I've never run in the dark or the fog - both together? that's brave!!!

[Catho78 10 Miles]

Good luck for your marathon, running in the dark a fun challenge 🏃🏽‍♀️🤗

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Eek! Fog and darkness, great combination for telling ghost stories but horrible for running 😱

Congratulations on your PB and good luck for Sunday 🍀

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done on your PB C3PO - and all the best for your marathon! 🙂💪

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Wow well done!!!!

Have a lovely rest xxx

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Well done and congrats on that PB! Rest up and go get that thing!

[C3PO Marathon]

Merry Christmas, everyone! Sunday’s forecast is horrible, so I’ve decided to do my marathon tomorrow, when it will merely be snowing, and that will probably be towards the end. I’ll appeal to the race organizer to have my run approved anyway. If not, I’m only losing out on a beanie. I’ll be gaining peace of mind, knowing that I don’t have to face awful weather.

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to C3PO]

Good luck with it! Looking forward to hearing all about it.