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@runninglady42

Dedicated runner and long distance walker obsessed with parkrun. Dysgwr Cymraeg. Owned by two retired racing greyhounds.

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A vivid orange stripe low acrosss the sky at sunrise with blues and pinks above

A vivid orange stripe low acrosss the sky at sunrise with blues and pinks above

Today’s plan was a 4.2 mile run at an easy pace (joined by the family) - with no consensus on what that pace actually was. Ended up running a bit faster than intended before doing our own thing the last mile which was ok #running #sunrise

10.03.2026 19:39 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks delicious!

10.03.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks & couldn’t agree more about the importance of a nice coffee and a scone! πŸ˜‚

09.03.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well done! I’m doing the same! Use it or lose it…

09.03.2026 06:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Still impressive!

08.03.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds like you worked hard!

08.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
An oak tree in the midst of a field with misty weather - everything is soft around the edges

An oak tree in the midst of a field with misty weather - everything is soft around the edges

More mist and a recovery run of 4 miles (with a stop at mile 3 for a scone and coffee - but that’s not important…) #running #trees #oak

08.03.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wish I could help! Hope you find a workable solution!

08.03.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds tough! Hope your knees recover quickly!

07.03.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It doesn’t ever get old - so exciting to hear!

07.03.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The local mountain in the distance with a lake in the foreground

The local mountain in the distance with a lake in the foreground

Long(er) run now that #parkrun volunteering fun is done - 7.1 miles on the lanes #running

07.03.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I must have been right next to him/her - so exciting! But couldn’t actually se anything…

07.03.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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All 8 NE Wales were on today hosting 1108 participants (95 fewer than last time all operated 2 weeks ago) - 174 volunteers gave their time. I did course check/set up/RD & a woodpecker was drumming in the tree next to me (audio on) #parkrun #running #oak #woodpecker

07.03.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations! That’s an achievement!

07.03.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A tree which looks like it is dancing under a sky filled with fluffy clouds

A tree which looks like it is dancing under a sky filled with fluffy clouds

A short run to collect the car on #parkrun eve - can’t wait to catch up with my fellow volunteers as our venue wasn’t available last week. My turn as RD this week - clipboard and playlist are ready! #running

06.03.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! I felt the same way and had to stop and take a photo of it!

06.03.2026 05:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! I was pleased to be outside to see it!

06.03.2026 05:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! It was after many days of rain so the volume of water going over the falls was much greater than usual - thinking your hunch is correct!

05.03.2026 20:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A castellated stone wall in the foreground with the sun setting behind the hills on the horizon

A castellated stone wall in the foreground with the sun setting behind the hills on the horizon

It was a mostly misty day with the sun appearing briefly during my 4.2 mile run (pushed the pace up the hills and then threw in a few strides at the end) #running #sunset

05.03.2026 20:16 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A horse-shaped weathervane visible through leafless trees

A horse-shaped weathervane visible through leafless trees

I have run and cycled past this weathervane for years and only noticed it for the first time today. Ran 4.2 miles at what was supposed to be a relaxed pace but ended up racing my family in the last quarter mile (I’m counting it as speedwork!) #running

04.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And why not!

02.03.2026 08:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Birthday in advance!

01.03.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus! The sun shone warmly during my 8.6 mile run, then it rained, then it was sunny again before it got cold…..you get the idea. #running #trees

01.03.2026 14:36 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great job! It’s done! The map suggests you have a park nearby in which to run - hope it is nice!

01.03.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds like it was a great run!

01.03.2026 07:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A line of pleached trees disappearing in the distance with a stately home in the distance under fluffy clouds in the blue sky

A line of pleached trees disappearing in the distance with a stately home in the distance under fluffy clouds in the blue sky

Seven of the 8 NE Wales parkruns were on (1 venue closed) & 6 had published results at time of posting showing 838 runners/walkers (820 for same 6 events in β€˜25) w/139 volunteers helping. The venue where I usually volunteer was not available so I ran at one nearby #parkrun #running

28.02.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well done!

28.02.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I appreciate the tip and will try harder to value my time with my hats…

27.02.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’d love to hear anyone’s ideas on the matter! πŸ˜‚

27.02.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! I saw another owl this morning so I’m pretty excited! You never know what you’re going to come across (escaped donkeys were the most surprising thing πŸ˜‚)

27.02.2026 15:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0