A 4 mile recovery run as the tech (correctly) recognised I’m tired - plodded ‘round & got it done. No hares visible in the morning for a few days now #running #sunrise

A rest day from running so instead walked 10 miles on the Cwm Eigiau horseshoe - it has a ridge(!) and we met some of the local wildlife (Carneddau ponies)! #running #walking

The 8 NE Wales parkruns welcomed 1484 participants (-24 on last week; +161 on 7 events this week last year) with 182 volunteers giving their time across the region🎉 I set up at one #parkrun & ran at another - happy with how both went! #running

The view made up for the lack of hares this morning. Running #parkrun for a change tomorrow (after setting up, of course!) so when my gadget suggested a rest day today it seemed like a good idea - really excited to give it a go! #running #sunrise #oak

I’m beginning to think that the hares ARE getting used to me - a few months ago I barely got a photo of them disappearing and now they seem to pose. Never get tired of seeing them - was tired myself so did a 5k recovery run today #running #hare

Schedule called for a threshold run today but a friend asked me to run with her (& I didn’t think I would be able to speak if I followed the schedule) so a 4.4 mile tempo run it was! Still spotting hares on my way to work #running #cycling

A hare helpfully posing near a dock plant which (to me) mimics a hare’s ears - I’ve circled back so many times thinking I’ve spotted a hare (& I haven’t) - but this time, I did! Tonight, I ran a 4 mile base run to finish the day #running #hare

A long(er) run today of 10.75 miles - later than usual as out last night with a #parkrun group celebrating my birthday (age now ends in ‘0’) along with 2 other fellow volunteers (whose ages also end in ‘0’) - at least it’s a new age category! #running #cake

The 8 NE Wales parkruns welcomed 1508 participants this week (3rd highest this year & 122 more than last week) with 178 volunteers running the events. I found a bit of an obstacle during set up this morning - good thing we know someone with a chainsaw! #parkrun #running

Schedule today said two 15 minute threshold efforts at an ambitious pace so I did my best (which is all you can ever do!) Timekeeping at #parkrun tomorrow followed by a meal out later with fellow volunteers #running #sunrise

Another 5k base run but during the solar eclipse as I wanted to see how dark it would get. The sun promptly disappeared behind clouds & remained there during the critical window. Did see 2 hares on my way in this morning though! #running #hares #cycling

A 4 mile base run today which was (just) manageable in current temps but not sure about tomorrow’s planned run (see what happens). This morning, passed a flight of #swallows, possibly getting ready for their long flight to South Africa #running

This morning’s start felt particularly early after yesterday’s exertions (it wasn’t) but the sunrise made up for it! No hares visible today, & just finished a 5k base run. #running #sunrise

Home late after a fabulous day of walking the Nantlle Ridge with #parkrun friends #running #walking

The 8 NE Wales hosted 1386 participants (-82 on last week; +126 on last year for 7 venues)-volunteer numbers were their second highest for the year at 195! People like standing outside in the sun more than rain? My turn as RD passed without incident (phew!) #running #parkrun

Long(er) run today at just over 8 miles (brought forward as I am walking on Sunday) - it afforded me plenty of time to run through the RD briefings before #parkrun tomorrow. #running #oak

No hares on my way in this morning (disappointingly) but I could glimpse the rising sun through the clouds. Ran an easy 4.3 miles this evening (no sign of the sun at all then) #running #cycling #sunrise

The schedule called for a threshold run so 4.7 miles later and I felt like needed to lie down but it’s done and I’m kind of looking forward to the next one on the plan #running #oak

Rest day today (apart from the cycle commute) & had my closest hare encounter! Unsure if I have learned how to spot them better or if there are more around (or both?) #running #cycling #hare

Swapped the long(er) run to today - so ran a 4 miles base run after #parkrun marshalling yesterday leaving 10.2 miles to be done today. Ready for tea now! #running #oak

The 8 NE Wales parkruns welcomed 1468 people (-16 on last week; +186 on last year for 7 parkruns). The YOY increase for this week is attributable to the addition of Flint Castle parkrun - usually the increase is higher than a single parkrun’s attendance (poss summer hols effect?) #running #parkrun

Active rest day - cycle commute & spin bike - in anticipation of a long run tomorrow. Also #parkrun volunteering to look forward to - love Saturdays! #running #cycling

Schedule said recovery run but I felt good so a 4 mile tempo run it was. Very excited about seeing hares on my way into work (never not excited about that even though it has been a daily occurrence recently!) #running #cycling #hares

I met this hare on the cycle ride to work - there were more hares but they weren’t keen to pose as a group! Later ran a slow 5k as a recovery run #running #hare #cycling

A complete change in the weather today with some much-needed rain - made for pleasant conditions to get a slow 10 mile run done! #running

The 8 NE Wales parkruns welcomed 1484 runners/walkers (-27 on last week) with 169 volunteers in post across the region. Today I set up & marshalled. Very crispy conditions everywhere so hoping the forecast rain eventually materialises #running #parkrun #drought

Ran 4.25 miles today in surprisingly warm sunshine! The sun was obscured first thing this morning so the photo is of last night’s sunset instead. Looking forward to #parkrun volunteering tomorrow! #running #sunset

A rest day, but the cycle commute happens regardless. On my way in, a buzzard perched long enough that I decided to get a photo (but failed spectacularly to get one of the hare I saw later on) #running #cycling #buzzard

Afternoon a 5k trail run yesterday to round off a long weekend, then back on the roads today for a 4.8 mile run. My legs seem to have recovered from the weekend of walking #running #walking

Sixteen miles walking on the Slate Trail in Eryri with friends - filled with gorgeous views & interesting sights. Dorothea slate quarry was a highlight! #running #walking