steevc just finished a 5.03km run, that lasted for 31 minutes.
This run helped steevc burn 394.0 calories.
Description from Strava:
I was volunteering for the last two weeks at Henlow Bridge Lakes parkrun. It has been a wet week, so I knew it would be muddy, although I heard that fresh wood chipping had been spread where the biggest puddle forms. The forecast said it might stop raining by 9, but it kept on coming whilst we were out.
There were a lot of people at the station and I guessed correctly that another steam train was coming through. I did not see it.
As soon as I got there I could see it was going to be really slippery even with trail shoes. One of the marshals said to not expect a good time and I knew it would just be a matter of completing it, preferably without falling over.
Despite the weather people turned up, including one first-timer and a couple of dogs. When we set off I was just trying to keep upright. It was like running on ice. Around the corner it gets quite boggy with lots of water running off the area next to the path. I just ploughed on through it. There were puddles too, but I just ran through them. I know where the paths provide more grip even when under water.
I was focusing hard on where i was treading, but felt my feet slip a few times. You do question your judgement at times like this, but also know that it will not last very long. Runs like this are tough, but it is good to test yourself at times.
I was happy when I could see the finish and splashed through the last puddles before putting on a bit of a sprint to the end. I was 24th of 43 people, including the tail walkers. People will come out in any weather. I know some like to keep a streak of weekly runs going, but I do not worry about that.
I was slightly worried as I had not brought my key that has my barcode attached, but I had it on my phone, so I could scan in to get a result. It was my slowest run there in a long time, but that does not matter. Some people still managed to get really good times.
I jogged some of the way home. I just wanted to get in the shower and then have a hot drink. I have a gig with the band tonight, so I need to prepare for that. I will change my guitar strings and go over the tunes.
Despite the rain our solar panels are still producing power. It has brightened up now, so the battery should get charged,
Run free!
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About the Athlete: Older guy trying to keep fit, but still hope to go quicker.
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