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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 10h

No further bird of prey sightings this week on my cycle ride to work (so far). Later on, one of those runs where you have an animated discussion with your fellow runners the whole way (4 miles) and sort of forget you are running. #sunrise #running

Stripes of orange, light blue and dark blue across the sky at sunrise with oaks visible in the mid distance

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Didn’t manage to video my encounter with a barn owl early on Friday (just wanted to marvel at it!) but did wrangle my phone in time to get this buzzard. Non-running day today (so cycle commute and spin bike instead) #running #cycling #buzzard

A buzzard viewed from underneath against a grey/blue sky taking off from a utility pole, its wings not quite outstretched

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A long(er) run today of 8 miles, trying to keep the mileage up even though race day has passed (ngl looking for the next race now!) #running #sunrise #oak

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Seven of the 8 NE Wales parkruns hosted 1095 runners/walkers (-3 on last week) with 143 volunteers giving their time. No meaningful 2025 comparative due to widespread cancellations because of a named storm. In my dancing marshal position again before swapping to RD next week #parkrun #running

The planks of a wooden footbridge over a river in a woodland with sun shining on the trees beyond

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

An easy 5k as I feel good and it would seem weird not run on a Thursday! We are coming into prime owl spotting season (but I have only glimpsed one this week - so far!) #oak #running #cycling

The silhouette of an oak tree with dawn’s colours (light blue and peach) in the sky behind it

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

First run since race day on Sunday - 3 mile recovery run which felt pretty good! Ran following my cycle commute where I saw rainbows! #running #cycling #rainbow

A (double!) rainbow in the grey sky behind a field with bright green stripes

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Race Day today! Garmin (new since July) predicted I could run the half marathon in 2.05 and I came in at 2.02 - just happy to have survived my 1st (paid for) race in my new age category which ends in a 0! (& happy with 4th in that category) #running #halfmarathon

A family of swans with 2 parents and their three nearly fully grown cygnets on a river

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

7 of the 8 NE Wales parkruns ran this morning w/a total of 1098 participants (1 person less than last week w/not the same 7 events, & 201 more than last year w/6 events) There were at least 127 volunteers (1 event had ‘unknown’ number of volunteers) Dancing marshalling was fun! #running #parkrun

The Welsh hills reflected in the lake with trees in the foreground

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I was watched while I cycled home from work today. Looking forward to #parkrun volunteering tomorrow & getting back to my dancing marshal position as I missed the last 2 weeks #running #horse

Two horses of the working variety peering out through a gap in the hedge with blue sky and a green field behind

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Schedule called for a 4 mile recovery run - last run before the Half Marathon on Sunday. See what happens. #running #runsky

Rolling green Welsh hills under a cloud-filled sky with trees and hedges dividing the fields

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today’s session was tempo intervals but pleased when I misread the # and had one less to do than I thought! 4.5 miles run in total. Still seeing hares in the half light on the way to work - not long until there will be owls to see as well #running #cycling #sunrise

An orange band across the sky at dawn framed by the branches of a sycamore tree with mist visible around the trees on the horizon

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Please allow me 1 more French photo as it was my first day back a work & memories of the holiday sustained me! An easy run of 2.5 miles today & slightly worried now about the proximity of race day on Sunday! #running #château #garden

The formal gardens at Château Villandry showing some of the kitchen gardens with pumpkins drying in the foreground and the château in the background

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Start of the taper so it was a 3.3 mile recovery run for today and then back to work tomorrow following annual leave (that will be a shock to the system!) #running #sunrise #oak

The sunrise just visible to the right of a mature oak tree. The sky is orange fading to light blue with striped clouds

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

7 of the 8 NE Wales parkruns operated today (1 venue unavailable) & 1099 participants took part (-38 on last week for 8 events and +249 last year for 7 events). 162 volunteers gave their time. I ran at a nearby event and then walked in the surrounding hills afterwards #running #parkrun

The rain sweeping over the Berwyns with sunshine illuminating the hills to the east

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Last long run (I hope!) before the HM - 10.4 miles from the Château royal de Blois to Château de Beauregard (& back). Suffered with the heat & certainly slower than I’d like but hopefully I have done enough. May stick to parkruns for awhile after the race! #running #parkrun

The supporting column of the external spiral staircase of the Château royal de Blois. It has the look of carved ivory even though it is constructed of stone

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A 4.5 mile attempt at a threshold run whilst on holiday (the tech didn’t take into account all the pastry I have been fueling myself on) but it got done! #running #sunrise

The sun rising over the Loire with orange hues and clouds reflected in the river

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The 8 NE Wales parkruns played host to 1137 participants (126 lower than last week) - the lowest combined attendance for all 8 venues since March (possibly people on holiday having waited for schools to go back?) Volunteer numbers were robust at 167 #running #parkrun

A bridge crossing a river with lush foliage around

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A benefit to running in the rain is that sometimes you see rainbows. A 5k base run during which I got completely soaked the first kilometre and dried off by the time I finished #running #rainbow

A flattish rainbow against a grey sky with bright sunshine on green grass in the foreground

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Autumnal vibes today as I tackled the threshold session set by my tech. Got an ‘average’ score for it which I’ll take as the target speeds seemed pretty fast to me! Sense of accomplishment now it’s done! #running #oak

Oak trees standing in a recently harvested field with the rows of maize stubble visible

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

A 4 mile base run followed by a walk with friends to get cake (yay!) - tomorrow’s schedule says to do a threshold run, so psyching myself up for that! #running #sunrise

A colourful sunrise of oranges, pinks and blues

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The sun shone as the 8 NE Wales parkruns hosted 1263 runners/walkers (-42 on last week; +197 on 7 events last year). Shout out to the 175 volunteers who made it happen! Good times & thankfully no dramas during my turn as RD this week #parkrun #running

An open yellow evening primrose blossom with a visiting pollinator on it and another flower about to open. The buds are spiky and architectural

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A grey morning gave way to a lovely, sunny (but cool) afternoon - very pleasant conditions for a 12 mile run! Everything is reverting back to green after weeks of being brown. Had plenty of time to run through the briefings for my tenure as RD at #parkrun tomorrow #running

A green field under a blue sky. There are clouds low on the horizon and the whole scene is framed by trees

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Schedule said base run but I didn’t tell my friend so ended up with a 3.7 mile tempo run - it’s easier with company! It was a gloomy day but the clouds parted enough first thing for the sun to try and put on a show #running #sunrise #oak

A line of oaks on the horizon with horizontal purple and orange stripes across the sky

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The day started with 10 miles of work-related cycling (I do love that about my job!) and finished with a 6 mile base run (unrelated to work). A kestrel was hunting above nearby fields during the cycle ride but evaded my attempts to get a good photo. #sunrise #running #cycling

The orange sun peeking over the horizon with horizontal clouds (glowing orange) behind it.

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Long(er) run today of 11 miles done largely (to my surprise) in the sun! Happy with how it went! RD at #parkrun next Saturday - the roster just has a few gaps to be filled (always relieved when it is complete!) #running #oak

The early morning sun shining through the leaves of a young oak tree & illuminating the seed heads of grasses in the foreground

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The 8 NE Wales parkruns hosted 1305 participants in the first rainy conditions for some time (-179 on last week; +82 on 7 events in 2025). 168 volunteers got a soaking along with the runners/walkers. We need the rain so don’t mind that everything is now drying out at home #parkrun #running

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It has suddenly gone from summer to something more like autumn with the heavy rains (finally) and the fields being harvested. Another 4 mile base run this evening and all ready to be a dancing marshal at parkrun tomorrow #running #parkrun

Heavy, gray skies over rolling hills and ploughed fields showing the stripes in the soil

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It was a lovely morning prior to the (heavy) rain starting - didn’t mind though because we need it so much. Base run of 4 miles this afternoon in between showers #sunrise #oak #geese

A soft pink sunrise framed by an oak tree with three geese flying in the distance

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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

The recently risen sun in a vivid orange sky. A flock of birds has just flown past and is about to fly out of shot

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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

Two small, Welsh ponies on the slopes of Carnedd Llewelyn - one is looking at the camera

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

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

Clouds and the blue sky reflected in the waters of a lake with the shoreline visible in the distance

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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

A yellow sun just above the horizon ina very orange sky with oak trees on the horizon

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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

A single hare resting in a field with its ears in a semi-alert position

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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

Cloud obscuring the sunrise except for a peach stipe across the sky

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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 hare crouching in a field of grass I call
‘hare field’ with a dock plant in seed behind it (looking a lot like a hare’s ears)

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

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

A parkrun-themed birthday cake with
lit candles and a sparkler on a restaurant table in front of a mural of a street of houses. Wine glasses can be observed on the table as well..

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

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

A fallen tree blocking a trail with heavily wooded areas to either side and the path disappearing into the distance

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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

A very orange, rising sun with sunbeams visible in the blue sky above. Fluffy seed heads make up the foreground

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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

The rising sun just above the horizon, glowing orange and surrounded by clouds. The rest of the sky is clear blue except for a vapour trail across it diagonally.

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

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

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

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

Blue skies reflected in a still section of the river surrounded by trees

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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

A tree-lined tunnel with the sun shining through the gaps

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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

A fiery sunrise visible through gaps in the clouds behind a line of trees

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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

A very blue sky with an abundance of white clouds viewed over a corn field and framed by an oak tree

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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

A hare resting in a field of close cropped grass - its ears are in a relaxed position

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

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 rising sun peaking through an oak with a clear blue sky in the background except for one cloud ☁️

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

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

The facade of the Roman Fort with guinea fowl congregating in front

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runninglady42.bsky.social @runninglady42.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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

The sunrise bathing the road and grasses in a warm yellow light.

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