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Will it ever stop blowing a gale in Hoylake?

Shortened Riversdale Rd circuit after a dancing drop-off. Windy as hell from the bottom of Hoyle Road upto Kings Gap - the prom and the road is totally covered in sand in parts.

Quite enjoyed it when I wasn’t getting blown over.

I suspect that I was born with slippy ears ! Yes, I know that sounds complete nonsense but why else would my earphones keep falling out? Well, yes the phones could just be the wrong size I suppose. I should have got a pair of wrap around your ears phones for my recent birthday …next treat I guess. Confession time …I do get itchy earholes for some reason. Most strange.

Fitting in running has been awkward recently what with visiting trips to the hospital to see my poorly Dad, attempting to do stuff down the allotment and faffing around with half-finished websites covering such areas as chef uniforms. Hopefully my Dad will get back to full strength anytime soon and be back home to annoy my Mum.

Having been distracted of late I haven’t given a thought to the Liverpool Half - so that means I haven’t given any thought to clocking a few miles in either. Hey ho - there’s always other races and there’s a local series of 10k’ers over various terrain that I fancy having a bash at.

And so todays effort. Dancing drop-off again and another shortened Riversdale Rd circuit. Not as sunny as last weeks bash but not too bad at all. Faster than last week by over a minute

Start:16:35
Duration:37.19
Distance:7.88 km
Ave speed:12.67 kph

Dropped Kylie off at dancing and then did my Riversdale Rd circuit, but starting by the end of the bowling green.

Lovely late afternoon, mild, hardly any wind (how strange!) and a corking sunset looking over to North Wales. Got down onto the beach and with the sun to the left of Little Eye (the titchy island next to Hilbre) setting on the horizon it was really great to run in.

Still not happy with my form though.

I did doubt myself. Then I found this:

Gray is a color.

Grey is a colour.

It was foggy today in old Hoylake town. Has been all day. Bit on the cool side too down on Hoylake Promenade late this afternoon. I took the photo this morning at about 8.20 - the fog has lifted a lot but it is still lingering. What strange weather we’re seeing this week.

Walking eldest to dancing and then did my shortened Riversdale Rd circuit. A little bit slower than I would have preferred. Didn’t real feel like going out today - so I promised myself a homemade scone after tea as a little reward if I went running. I know, I know …but it worked, I went out!

Start: 16:34
Duration:37:20
Distance:7.88 km (tbc)
Ave speed:tbc

651 kcal (2 - 3 scones worth??)

HRmax=177/ave=167

Running Hoylake

Went out late this afternoon today by which time the glorious sunshine that had been around all day had gone. Bit cool too. Wind had lost its puff at last.

Did my Riversdale Rd circuit though truncated by say 500m because I walked my daughter round to dancing first. Battery went flat on my Navman so I’m not sure of actual distance. Plodded my way round admiring the clear views of Hilbre Island and the North Wales coast. Did the beach on the outward leg today.

Start:16:36
Duration:37:14
Distance:7.78 (tbc)
Ave speed:12.53 (tbc)

666 kcal (bugger, this isnt the first time - I’ve had it)

HRmax=177/ave=170

Running Hoylake