Tag Archives: snow

Down to the wire

Posted on January 26, 2013 by abradypus

When I went to bed last night, the snow was falling and nearby parkruns were dropping like flies. Temple Newsam, Leeds, Roundhay, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Bradford and Barnsley were all cancelled. Harrogate* was hopeful, Pontefract was possible and York was maintaining … Continue reading →

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A day of two halves

Posted on January 25, 2013 by abradypus

This morning: Went for a wonderful run with Run Or Go Crazy and Plustenner enjoying the almost complete absence of ice and snow and celebrating a return to hassle free running. This evening: Arrived in Leeds for the Temple Newsam … Continue reading →

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Snow getting out of it

Posted on January 20, 2013 by abradypus

When I woke up this morning and looked out the window, I was tempted to ditch my long run.  17 miles is hard enough, but 17 miles in the snow?  It appealed not one jot. But my ultra is rapidly … Continue reading →

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Running squared

Posted on January 19, 2013 by abradypus

My original plan was to go to Chelmsford for their inaugural parkrun, but in the end I played it safe and stayed close to home.  So this morning I ran three snowy miles to my parkrun, three snowy miles around my … Continue reading →

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Long slow snow run

Posted on January 18, 2013 by abradypus

Another enjoyable run with Run Or Go Crazy today, this time in the snow, which brings my snow run total to approximately five, making me something of an expert*. Here is what I know about running in snow: Wrap up … Continue reading →

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