HU 10K report

[Stephen_UK]

Tomorrow is my six-year runniversary, so what better way to celebrate that than with a HU communal run?

I got back into Parkrun at the start of this year, so have been missing my longer weekend routes. It felt good to skip PR for a change and get back to the 10K distance today.

I wanted to set off early-ish, before the 40-mph winds kick in (forecast to arrive at 1). In fact, it was already quite windy, but fairly mild. Plus, the sun was out, which seems very rare at present.

I started off too quickly. Maybe I was just keen to get going. I ran past a man who was boxing as he jogged along, making sure to keep well away from his sharp jabbing hands.

Two people said hello – always a bonus in terms of morale.

There were a lot of large puddles from the overnight rain, so I focused on dodging those. There were also a lot of uncoordinated dogs to step around. Generally, they never get out of the way and expect you to do all of the manoeuvring.

It went well, though, and I set my fastest 10K time since July.

High point: the jangle of wind chimes.

Low point: another dumped mattress.

Hope everyone else had a good run. Looking forward to reading the reports as they come in.

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Hi StephenLots of congratulations in order here! Congratulations on your 6th runniversary, congratulations getting back to 10k, congratulations on a PB and of course for taking part in this fabulous HU event.

I've been out this morning too (although in a warmer climate) and wondering who else was out and about. Nice to virtually run with you today 😀

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thanks, Cantstopmeow. I appreciate the warm words. It wasn’t a PB but it went well by my standards. I hope you will be filing your own report soon.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Brilliant Stephen! What a great run that was (apart from the mattress). Great job.

Hope it doesn't get too windy, but you'll be fully justified in sitting and watching it from the couch if it does!!!

Hopefully we'll give you a bit more motivation for an April run too!

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks, Linda. Yes, the motivation really helps. Hope you are recovering fast.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done  Stephen_UK , first report in. I love the dog owners who have their dogs at heel on short leashes but there were many either on extendable leads (😱) or none at all on my run today. It depends on location of course but it can be a bit dangerous.

That’s a great time for 10k. Happy runniversary to you. 🥳

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks, Dexy. I appreciate it. Dogs have been causing me a few problems recently – especially a scary grey one who goes for runners while his owner just stands there.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Stephen_UK]

My friend was bitten by a dog while running, so I’m a bit wary. So far they have just been a trip hazard to me.

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

That’s horrible. Haven’t had that happen (yet).

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

That’s a fab time  Stephen_UK - clearly all that speeding around the parkrun course has worked wonders!🙂

Oh - happy runniversary for tomorrow too!🎉

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Happy runniversary Stephen! 👍👏 🥳

And there’s so much to congratulate you for in your post. Getting back to 10K and a fastest time since July (great time too 👏) Well done on both counts.

Happy training for the main HU event.

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks, IP. That’s very good of you. Always great to run in any HU event and really appreciate the support.