A horse-shaped weathervane visible through leafless trees

I have run and cycled past this weathervane for years and only noticed it for the first time today. Ran 4.2 miles at what was supposed to be a relaxed pace but ended up racing my family in the last quarter mile (I’m counting it as speedwork!) #running

And why not!

Happy Birthday in advance!

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus! The sun shone warmly during my 8.6 mile run, then it rained, then it was sunny again before it got cold…..you get the idea. #running #trees

Great job! It’s done! The map suggests you have a park nearby in which to run - hope it is nice!

Sounds like it was a great run!

A line of pleached trees disappearing in the distance with a stately home in the distance under fluffy clouds in the blue sky

Seven of the 8 NE Wales parkruns were on (1 venue closed) & 6 had published results at time of posting showing 838 runners/walkers (820 for same 6 events in ‘25) w/139 volunteers helping. The venue where I usually volunteer was not available so I ran at one nearby #parkrun #running

Well done!

I appreciate the tip and will try harder to value my time with my hats…

I’d love to hear anyone’s ideas on the matter! 😂

Thank you! I saw another owl this morning so I’m pretty excited! You never know what you’re going to come across (escaped donkeys were the most surprising thing 😂)

Thanks! The clouds cleared just enough to see the sunrise so I felt lucky - even luckier to see the owl!

Thank you! I really enjoy it - beats taking the car!

Sounds like you’ll have fun!

Thanks! A friend said I was getting ‘field skills’ - not exactly sure about that!

Pink and blue skies at sunrise with a footpath sign and gate in the foreground

It was raining on & off during my cycle commute this morning but the sun still put on a good show. The excitement continued when I spotted a tawny owl in a tree. Later ran 4+ miles including two sets of strides #running #cycling #sunrise

Hope you really enjoy your parkrun!

They are beautiful! (& they look further along than here…)

Brrr! That does look cold!

Good call! Hope you have a good run!!

It was, wasn’t it?! Meant I was overdressed for the cycle ride home but nice problem to have! Hope it lasts a few more days…

Blue skies with wispy clouds above green grass - with colours like those in a children’s book. A broken fence is visible in the foreground

Can’t describe how wonderful the sunny warmth felt after (what felt like) weeks of wet, miserable weather. Ran 4.2 miles at a comfortable pace in short sleeves #running #Spring

I belong to the ‘sneezing into my gloves’ category 😂

Trees reflected in a river with blue skies behind

Amazing Spring weather for a long run - 9 miles with different company for both halves. Nice that it has stopped raining (for the moment)! #running #trees

No judgment here!

I hope you get to make that trip! Enjoy!

It is a pleasure - we’re all having a blast!

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it, too!!

A parkrun marshal wearing a pink hi vis volunteer vest dancing in front of a replica Roman fort

All 8 NE Wales parkruns were back on this week & hosted 1203 participants (887 for 6 events for the same week in ‘25). 265 volunteers gave their time. I was back at my favourite marshal position & had a good dance while cheering everyone on! #parkrun #running

Sounds like you enjoyed it!