Morning Run: Muddy new year parkrun

I just finished a 5.01km running that lasted about 0hh:29mm:16ss !

I managed the double of Christmas and new year parkrun this time. We did celebrate last night though with the neighbours. We were out in the summerhouse with a bonfire outside drinking, chatting and playing old songs on Spotify (mostly 80s pop, ska, punk). I had some beer and a large whisky. I was still up in time for breakfast before cycling to Letchworth parkrun. It is really warm for the time of year, but we have had some rain. There were some really muddy patches where I was worried about staying on the bike.

The sun was shining this morning and a fair few people had made it out. As expected the hill from 'carnage corner' was a mudbath. I am not sure I have seen it that bad before. It was hard to run as you were just sliding around. The field at the top of the hill was pretty bad too, but at least some of the course is on hard paths and grass. I was not looking forward to the second run up the hill, but I made it without falling over.

I overtook a few people on the second lap and managed a bit of a sprint at the end. I was not expecting a good time. I am amazed to see someone got a personal best today and there were some pretty good times considering the conditions. That was my slowest for a while.

I rode back a different way to avoid the mud. It is mostly downhill, so was not too bad. I have included the obligatory muddy legs shot as I know what my fans like. I feel okay after a shower.

Today is also Hive Power Up Day and I added to my total. I already passed 74k and will keep powering up through the year.

Run free and Hive five!

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