Morning Run: parkrun 69!

steevc just finished a 5.01km run, that lasted for 26 minutes.
This run helped steevc burn 361.0 calories.

Description from Strava:
I will not make any '69' jokes in this post, despite the temptation.

The weather was kind to us again as it has been wet and windy during the week. Blue skies today. I did my usual jog to the park. I often think I am cutting it close, but I had plenty of time. I chatted with some people on the way to the start.

I was intending to go as quick as I could today and I think I did that. I overtook a few people on the first lap and then settled into a position behind another guy. I did glance at my watch, but my pace can vary a lot.

On the last half lap I passed that guy, but he came back later on. I checked his parkrun page afterwards and we have vary similar times generally and are about the same age.

I got a cheer from my friend Graeme as I entered the finishing straight, but I could not summon up much for a sprint. The times just came through and I just made it into the top quarter. Mind you a few people were just walking. Turnout was up a bit this week despite the threat of a train strike. Trains seemed to be running through Arlesey as I passed through the station.

I am pretty happy with my time, but will keep pushing to get back under 26 minutes. I am not quite getting the 60% age rating. I will go for a long run tomorrow morning and hope for good weather then.

It has been a while since I did a legs photo. I know @dickturpin likes to see my 'Scottish legs'.

Run free!

If you would like to check out this activity on strava you can see it here:
https://www.strava.com/activities/7929485075

About the Athlete: Older guy trying to keep fit, but still hope to go quicker.

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