Defying the Dampness

After a few stormy ones, a relatively quiet weekend seemed like a positive sign.... however someone somewhere appears to have done a rain dance, since from the end of the afternoon there was non-stop percipitation. Combine the poor weather with transport issues, holiday trips & caring for sick kids and it was down to a core of 4 Goodgymmers braving the elements.

Snacking on treats from Linda & world traveller Stefania , handed over on Saturdays community mission we discussed the options ahead of us:

1. James' task suggestion - digging over some tree pits on nearby cycle/foot path
2. Come up with an alternative task
3. Skip any outdoor tasks and run, exploring & discussing possible future tasks

Perhaps not a big shock, the vote was a clear win for #3, so dressed for the weather we set off. Checking up on James' task to plan for a future visit, drop by a regular plogging site recently highlighted in local news for how nice it looks with new planting (no GG credit given..... yet) and checked out some other options inspired by run reports from other areas the 5+ km went past almost without noticing.

Special mention for James C for fixing the traffic light at the station (yes he did, seemingly effortless!), Sophie for deciding last minute to come out & join in notwithstanding the weather and John for running through a stitch (too many pre-run flapjacks?)

Fingers crossed the weather is a little kinder next week - see you then?

P.S... we saved some Twix for next time

P.P.S... although he isn't fussed about it... do give James C a cheer for reaching 50 tasks at the weekend!!

P.P.P.S... Kathryn did the Roding Valley HM on Sunday!!