Perfecting parkrun performance
1.2.3. Challenge for Poppy!
1. Refrain from swinging from the rafters after midnight…
Alarm shrills seconds later… causing a fright!😳
2. Fuel up on a speedy, snack
Prevent those glucose levels getting out of whack.
3. Quickly, quickly… don’t be late
Fellow parkrunners will not wait!
4. Crisp, breezes waft… birds chirp aloft.
5. Remember to stretch those calves…
Others sure won’t do things by halves.
6. Smiles and chatter…
7. Visitors made welcome
Dogs’ feet patter
Babes gurgling in strollers, join in the bedlam.
8. Hustle to the start…
watches & phones are prepped.
10. Record the racing heart and ‘blistering’ pace kept.
Yes… here we go!
11. Overtake all who are too slow.
Silent breathing begins to labour
Just got passed by my neighbour!
12. Ear pods blast, keep the beat fast.
13. Top of the hill for a photo…
“Always run then”… that’s my motto.
Jog… walk… plod.
14. The finish shoot looms…
Running on fumes.
15. Think it was a PB?
Maybe… we shall see.
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parkrun is a free 5 km weekly, community event held worldwide… you can run, jog, walk, volunteer and or spectate. It is a highly inspirational, social event which helps improve your mental and physical wellbeing.
Why not give it a go?🤗
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Angie the Archivist 📚🪶
Addicted to reading… especially fiction and recently poetry.
Personality of a Labrador.
Attention span of a gnat! 🙃
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A domestic drama; rather, you're witnessing a millennium-old conflict over the fate of the entire planet (and possibly just a smA titanic struggle between wits and strength has been raging in the shadows for millennia: The Great Nibble vs. The Purrsecution. The cats, the furry fighters, the fascists of the feline world, occupy one corner. In the other, mice make up the squeaky squad, the small militia. The reward? Domination over the entire world (and possibly an especially tasty cheese wheel).
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This was so point on. I felt like it was me (used to be me) I loved those mornings, frustrating at times but always worth it at the end.
very powerful poem that will resonate with many people.
Angie this was so well written! I love your use of imagery and descriptive language, the enthusiasm with which you write is tangible and striking! I love the scene you painted for us here! Great work!
Feels like a fair few Saturday mornings. Struggling with the cold these last few weeks, mind!
Loved the flow of this and it’s been years since I ran a 5k most I do now is a mile or two
Very close to my own routine... 😉
Never heard of this, but I would love to walk/run, running is like that for me these days. This was a very healthy read. 😫
😍😍This makes me want to run with a fun group!! And I don’t even like to run 🤣🫣
Who knew running could be such fun!! 😁 Love it! Great work Angie. 😊👏
'A' - If there was ever a time to just stop to 'smell' the flowers this is it - just lovely - 'J'
"Just got passed by my neighbour" almost made me laugh out loud. Very good.
Oooo, I really loved this! At the risk of sounding dumb, may I know what PB is? I'm guessing it's not peanut butter 😅
This is awesome! I loved the first line and getting overtaken by your neighbour but my favourite is obviously the 'Dogs’ feet patter' :) Super creative, thanks for taking part again Angie💛