Only just forced myself out of bed 🛌😃

[Frenc]

I woke up and just lay there weighing it all up. Do I, don’t I? If I don’t go now I’ll need to go at lunch which is a pain and I’m not an after work runner - it hasn’t happened once! So up I got. It wasn’t too bad, although my legs were a bit tired from the gym and a long run on Sunday. It’s definitely getting just a tad lighter which bodes well because after a winter of getting up in the dark to run before work, the novelty is starting to wear off just a bit! I managed just over 6.5k.

I saw a lady running whose path I cross fairly often. She’s finally got herself something fluorescent to wear which is great as she wasn’t easy to see before.

It’s not a shadow of my square head in the picture by the way, rather my phone. Have a great day all! 😊😊😊

[HeavyFoot Half Marathon]

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, Frenc.

I don’t like these cold dull mornings either and avoid leaving till the break of day (7.50 here at the moment).

That’s a wonderfully spooky picture.

Get yourself some hiviz gear!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to HeavyFoot]

Ah thank you, and yes, it is the path we have chosen 😊. I am lit up like a Christmas tree to be honest, head torch, flashing vest and hi viz, you could see me from space. It takes an age to get out the door 🤣. I don’t blame you for waiting until daybreak to get out. All the best 😊.

[misswobble Marathon]

Ha ha, did wonder 😀

I’m glad you got out there 😀💪

Speaking of being visible, I’m just off out in my pink gear. I thought I didn’t like pink but I find it suits me now I’m old 👵🏻

Fluoro pink is supposed to be most highly visible, according to an article I read. My pink jacket is really bright, so much so that the postman covers his eyes in exaggerated fashion when he bumps into me 😁

So, I’m just off out “in the pink” as it were, wearing my Saucony winter tights with their pink go faster stripes, pink Endorphin Speeds, pink merino Buff and my bright pink sun specs from Santa

With this lot on I should be visible from Mars 😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Pink sunglasses

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

misswobble you are SO in the pink! I agree, pink is a nice colour to wear, there’s just something about it, and that’s interesting it’s the most visible colour. I hope you enjoy/enjoyed your pink run! All the best 😊😊😊.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Frenc]

I did thank you 😀👍🏃‍♀️

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to misswobble]

For running when the hunters are out, I usually wear a bright fluo pink top, fluo yellow hi-vis vest and orange cap. Haven't yet resorted to adding jingly bells, but I might... 🔔🏃‍♀️⛰️🌲

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Oooh eck! Scary stuff.

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to misswobble]

scottishpoetrylibrary.org.u...

"When I am an old woman I shall wear purple

With a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me."

[misswobble Marathon in reply to nowster]

Ah lovely! I do love a good poym

I agree totally with the sentiment 😀👍

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

I commend all you dark morning and evening runners. I wouldn’t I even if I could. We don’t have pavements nearby, the road outside the house is too busy and the common where I normally run is too scary and precarious, as are the fields. 😱 So well done you!

That’s one spooky photo, and I did wonder what the shadow was! 😅

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you cheekychipmunks! I have to say even now after months of running in the dark along here, I still get a bit spooked sometimes. A big owl swooped overhead and gave me the fright of my life this morning, but at the same time it was very special to see. Have a great evening 😊.

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Regarding running before or after the sun rises or sets CC, the only run I have ever ran in the dark was a few weeks ago, I was stuck in the house all day waiting for an engineer to fix my gas central heating, I eventually got my 5K run ran at 6.45 pm well after the sun had set, I am lucky that the park near to where I live is lit up at night so there were lights on that part where I ran, but I certainly would not run at night if there were no lights on any route.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Sounds like that’s exactly what you needed that day Al. 👍 Yes, having a handy lit park is a bonus. I’d need to drive to find one of those, and I’m afraid my motivation to run after dark wouldn’t stretch to getting in the car! 😀

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Lucky you having a lit park nearby! And pleased you got the heating fixed. Our boiler broke on new year’s eve which wasn’t much fun. I had to go running to warm myself up 🤣.

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Sorry about your boiler breaking down on New Year's Eve, I hope you got it fixed quickly, well done on warming yourself up on running.The park near to where I live is in the middle of a residential area so the paths through the park are lit at night for people to walk from one part to the other, hence me being able to run at night.

[GTFC Marathon]

Well done for taking the plunge! I prefer after work runs in the week so I do admire you early birds 🐦 😊

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Thank you! Apparently I was a nightmare as a toddler because I always got up so early and woke the rest of the house up. I admire folk who find the energy to do it later on 😃.

[Instructor57]

Actually I was reading this post yesterday while still in bed and it prompted me to get up and get ready for my run (That's why I forgot to reply 🤣)Well done ! And love the picture (And the square head 🤣)

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks Ian! Running early is a bit like having a cold shower I imagine - madness initially but it feels great after 🤣.

[Cmoi Marathon]

Great spooky photo Frenc ! I'm absolutely not a morning person, especially at this time of year. I can manage morning runs in summer, to avoid the heat, but definitely not in winter.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks Cmoi 😊. I’ve gotten more used to it, although the first time I did this route in the dark I was convinced there was all sorts hiding behind every tree ready to pounce. So far so good!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Much respect!!! Sooner you than me I'm afraid 🥱😴

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Lol I hear you! 🤣

[Tasha99 Marathon]

You only regret the runs you don’t do 👌🏽Well done 💪🏽

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

True! 😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Love the picture Frenc 😊I've not ran for more than a week 😩

Got covid and feeling pretty sorry for myself 😩

Hopefully back at it soon 😃

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Oh poor you Sparky, I did wonder how you were as it’s not like you to not post, I nearly messaged you. I hope it’s not hit you too hard, and that you recover soon. One of my colleagues had it over Christmas, and as soon as she tested negative, she started C25K (again 🤣), so hopefully you’ll be back at it soon. 😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Terrified of my trial run..I'm sure I will be back at it soon.. was just a rough cold , so not so bad x

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

I should have clarified my colleague didn’t have to go back to the beginning due to covid, rather she tried it about a year ago and stopped. Glad it just feels like a rough cold. 😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Lol ooh god I hope not.. imagine having to start all over again 😭