Afternoon Run: Late dash

I just finished a 7.663km running that lasted about 0hh:43mm:12ss !

The weather yesterday was not great. I decided not to go out first thing as it was raining and it was only late afternoon when it looked like a good time to run. There were lots of puddles and my feet got a bit wet. I noticed my Asics are developing some holes. It really is time for new shoes.

I opted for the short version of the Arlesey > Stotfold > Fairfield loop to get a run in. I was mashalling at parkrun this morning, so I wanted to get my total for the week up. It was a reasonable pace for me, but I did not go all out. There is a long climb from Stotfold up to Fairfield which is not steep, but just seems endless. I did quite well on that.

It was getting dark by the time I got back. I saw someone almost crash their car as I came through Arlesey. They were pulling out in front of another car who hooted and so nothing happened.

parkrun was pretty wet today and turnout was down on previous weeks. I think the Henlow course is starting to get more muddy in places. I was stationed on the corner where people arrive from the car park. When the runners passed me a guy with a child in a buggy was leading and he went on to win. Despite the conditions I did wish I had been running, but they need some volunteers each week to keep it going.

It was getting a bit cold just standing there, but I enjoyed seeing all the runners. I just had to wait for the tail walkers to come around before I could take up the signs and help pack up. Then it was a walk home for a coffee. I should be running there next Saturday..

Run free and stay well.

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